Sr. Manager/ AGM- VAT

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager/ AGM- VAT

Company Name: A Leading Group of Industries

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (GULSHAN 1)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting

• CA (CC) / CMA (Part qualified/qualified) preferred.

• 10 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Certification in VAT Law or Taxation from a recognized institution will be an advantage.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager/AGM – VAT will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Bangladesh VAT laws across all concerns of the group. The role includes managing VAT planning, documentation, return submission, audits, regulatory communication, and continuous improvement of the company’s VAT structure for operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. VAT Compliance & Management:

   • Ensure compliance with VAT Act 1991 and VAT & SD Act 2012 and related SROs and NBR circulars.

   • Oversee monthly VAT return preparation and submission for all entities under the group.

   • Maintain and reconcile VAT registers (Mushak 6.1 to 6.10) properly.

   • Ensure correct input-output VAT calculation and timely deposit to the government treasury.

2. Strategic VAT Planning:

   • Design VAT-efficient structures for new business units, transactions, or product launches.

   • Advise business and commercial teams on VAT implications for procurement, pricing, import/export, and logistics.

3. VAT Audit & Liaison:

   • Handle external VAT audits, VAT office queries, and investigations.

   • Liaise with VAT Circle offices, Customs authorities, and NBR.

   • Prepare documentation and responses to resolve VAT disputes or assessments.

4. Documentation & Record Keeping:

   • Ensure proper recordkeeping of VAT challans, Mushak documents, and purchase and sales registers.

   • Monitor correct maintenance of software-generated VAT records (ERP/Accounting software integrated with VAT Online system).

5. Team Management & Training:

   • Lead and mentor VAT team members across factories and business units.

   • Conduct regular internal training for the VAT team and other departments on new VAT rules and procedures.

6. Internal Audit & Coordination:

   • Work with internal audit and finance teams to improve VAT control points and ensure seamless coordination across departments.

   • Identify areas of VAT leakages and implement corrective actions.