Tax Manager

This position is responsible for overseeing all corporate tax matters of the company. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Corporate Income Tax and VAT, along with working knowledge of International Tax (particularly Transfer Pricing), Customs Duty, and other related tax areas.

The Tax Manager ensures all filings are accurate and submitted on time, manages tax exposure, strengthens internal tax controls, and advises management and business units on tax-related matters. As an internal function, this role is expected to work collaboratively, take initiative in resolving issues, and operate in line with the company’s values (FR Value).

For this role we are looking for a strong personality. Someone who is willing to go the extra mile, who is proactive and addresses issues. Soft skills play a big part in the selection.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Lead the preparation and submission of all tax returns, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Customs Duty, in accordance with prevailing regulations.

• Maintain full compliance with applicable tax and customs laws.

• Handle tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and clear explanations.

• Perform tax account reconciliations and maintain appropriate internal controls over tax processes.

2. Tax Planning and Advisory

• Assess tax consequences of new business activities, service launches, and operational adjustments within the logistics structure.

• Review and interpret tax regulations and provide guidance on their business impact.

• Advise on structuring intercompany transactions, transfer pricing matters, and cross-border arrangements in a tax-efficient manner.

• Monitor regulatory updates and evaluate their implications for the company.

3. Internal Advisory and Coordination

• Provide tax guidance to departments such as Operations, Legal, HR, and Sales.

• Liaise with external tax consultants, auditors, and legal advisors when required.

• Deliver internal briefings or training on tax topics relevant to different functions.

• Support management in evaluating the tax impact of strategic decisions.

4. Industry and Trade Considerations

• Maintain strong understanding of how business operations translate into tax exposure.

• Be familiar with customs duties, import/export taxation, and international trade regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, taxation, or a related field.
• Pefer to possess tax certification (Brevet ABC, CPA etc.)
• Experience 5-7 years of progressive tax experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role. Experience within the logistics or supply chain industry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in tax compliance, advance Excel skills and experience with ERP.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.