Tax Supervisor

Job Description

Title: Tax Supervisor

Company Name: Lesso (Bangladesh) Trading Inc.

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 23 years

Job Location: Chattogram, Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional Qualification: CA (Partly/Qualified), ACCA, CMA, or equivalent qualification will be preferred.

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import

• Age At least 23 years

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Strong familiarity with NBR regulations, online filing systems, and tax compliance procedures.

• Experience dealing with tax officers, VAT commissioners, Customs officials, and external auditors.

• Ability to manage statutory deadlines and ensure timely submission of tax returns and payments.

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate tax documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, audit, or finance, preferably in manufacturing, trading, or multinational companies operating in Bangladesh.

• Experience in a Chartered Accountancy (CA) or public accounting firm will be considered an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.

• Ability to identify tax risks and implement effective controls.

• Experience in leading tax compliance activities and supervising junior tax/accounting staff.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• Good command of English and Bengali.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar.

• Familiarity with NBR online VAT and tax filing platforms is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, importing, and exporting.

• Hands-on experience handling VAT and tax audits conducted by NBR authorities.

• Proven ability to ensure tax compliance while minimizing tax-related risks.

We are looking for a competent and experienced Tax Supervisor to oversee the company's VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Corporate Income Tax compliance activities. The successful candidate will ensure timely statutory compliance, manage tax documentation, support audits and assessments, and coordinate with internal teams and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

VAT Compliance

• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns and supporting schedules.

• Handle VAT-related Mushak forms, including Mushak 4.3, 6.3, 6.6, and 9.1.

• Maintain statutory VAT records, registers, and supporting documentation as required by NBR.

• Perform VAT calculations, adjustments, rebates, and reconciliations.

• Verify VAT invoices and supporting documents for regulatory compliance.

• Monitor and manage VAT withholding obligations where applicable.

• Coordinate with Customs, Commercial, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure VAT compliance.

• Handle VAT audits, inspections, assessments, and correspondence with VAT authorities.

• Identify VAT risks and implement appropriate compliance measures.

• Monitor changes in VAT laws, SROs, and NBR circulars and ensure timely implementation.

Withholding Tax (WHT)

• Determine applicable withholding tax rates for different types of payments.

• Ensure proper deduction and timely deposit of withholding tax.

• Prepare and submit WHT returns and statements.

• Issue and maintain withholding tax certificates.

• Monitor tax deductions applicable to suppliers, contractors, service providers, landlords, employees, and other stakeholders.

• Reconcile WHT records with accounting and financial records.

• Respond to tax authority inquiries relating to withholding tax.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory filing deadlines and requirements.

Corporate Income Tax

• Prepare and review annual corporate income tax returns.

• Manage quarterly advance income tax payments and related calculations.

• Prepare tax computations, taxable income calculations, and tax provisions.

• Coordinate annual tax assessments and tax matters with the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for tax filings.

• Review tax implications of business transactions, contracts, and investments.

• Coordinate and support tax audits and assessments.

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations.

• Gratuity

• Festival Bonus- Yearly 2

• Transport Allowance

• Other benefits in accordance with company policy