Job Purpose
The Senior Tax Executive ensures the company's full compliance with local and international tax laws, minimizes tax risks, and optimizes tax efficiencies. This role involves accurate tax filing, managing tax audits, providing strategic tax advice, and keeping the management updated on regulatory changes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tax Compliance & Filing
- Prepare, review, and timely submit all periodic tax returns including Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT).
- Manage and review statutory financial statements to ensure alignment with tax accounting requirements.
- Supervise the processing of tax payments and maintain proper documentation for future reference.
2. Tax Audit & Risk Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for local tax authorities.
- Prepare necessary data, reconciliations, and explanations during tax audits and inspections.
- Identify potential tax risks, assess financial impacts, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
3. Advisory & Transfer Pricing
- Provide practical tax advice to internal departments (HR, Procurement, Sales) on business transactions, contracts, and new projects.
- Support the preparation of Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation, local files, and related party transaction disclosures.
- Assist in tax planning initiatives to legally optimize the company's tax position.
4. Updates & Process Improvement
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and interpret changes in Vietnam tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct internal training or briefings for the accounting team on new tax laws.
- Streamline existing tax processes and workflows using automation or digital tools to increase efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Tax, or Corporate Law.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of working experience in tax compliance, preferably with a mix of Big 4 auditing firm and in-house corporate tax experience.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as CPA (Vietnam/US/Australia), ACCA, or a Vietnam Tax Agent Certificate are highly preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- In-depth, practical knowledge of Vietnam tax laws (CIT, PIT, VAT, FCT) and accounting standards (VAS/IFRS).
- Hands-on experience with tax reporting software (HTKK, iHTKK) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Language: Fluent in English (both written and spoken) for corporate reporting and contract review.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonus.
- Premium health insurance and annual medical check-ups.
- Opportunities for professional development and sponsorships for accounting/tax certifications (ACCA, CPA).
- Clear career path progression to Tax Manager level.
