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Tax, VAT, and Donor Compliance Manager

 

Position: Tax, VAT, and Donor Compliance Manager
Unit: Finance Department
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chattogram, Bangladesh

 

The Tax, VAT, and Donor Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with local tax laws, VAT regulations, and donor requirements. This role ensures accurate deduction (TDS) and filing of taxes, manages VAT processes, and guarantees adherence to donor regulations to maintain financial accountability and operational efficiency. The individual will liaise with external stakeholders including government bodies, auditors, and donors, while managing internal reporting requirements.

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

Tax Compliance Filing and Reporting:

  • Prepare tax computation, ensure withholding tax (WHT) deductions are correct, and file relevant returns.
  • Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance (income tax, WHT, advance tax, etc.).
  • Oversee timely filing of tax returns in accordance with Bangladesh tax laws.

Audit and Documentation:

  • Coordinate and manage tax audits with tax authorities.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation for tax returns and audit purposes.

Advisory:

  • Provide guidance on tax implications of contracts, business decisions, and cross-border transactions.
  • Keep management updated on any changes in tax laws that may affect the organization.

VAT Compliance (Bangladesh)

VAT Filing and Documentation:

  • Ensure proper VDS and collect the 6.3
  • Ensure the issue 6.6
  • Ensure timely submission of VAT returns 9.1.
  • Monitor accurate calculation of VAT on goods and services and compliance with VAT regulations in Bangladesh.
  • Keep proper records of VAT-able transactions and manage the VAT deduction process.

 

Policy and Process Implementation:

  • Implement internal controls to ensure VAT compliance.
  • Advise teams on VAT structuring in procurement and invoicing processes.

Donor Compliance Management

  • Donor Contract
    • Preparation the contract/agreement with Donor with project teams.
  • Donor Management
    • Maintain the document and file of Individual Donor.
  • Donor Reporting:
    • Ensure donor-funded projects comply with financial reporting and auditing requirements.
    • Liaise with project teams to prepare budgets, financial statements, and reports as per donor agreements.
    • Track expenditures to ensure they align with donor guidelines and approved budgets.
  • Contract Compliance:
    • Review and monitor donor contracts for financial compliance, tax implications, and reporting obligations.
    • Ensure the financial aspects of contracts are in line with both donor and organizational policies.
  • Audit and Risk Management:
    • Prepare for and manage donor audits.
    • Identify compliance risks and work with stakeholders to mitigate these risks.

General Responsibilities

  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
    • Collaborate with finance, procurement, and legal teams to ensure organizational compliance with tax, VAT, and donor regulations.
  • External Liaison:
    • Act as the point of contact for tax authorities, VAT regulators, external auditors, and donor representatives.

Other Requirements:

  • Educational Background:
    • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    • Professional qualification such as CACC (Partly qualified)
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, VAT, and donor compliance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
    • Experience with tax and VAT laws in Bangladesh.
    • Prior experience working with international donors (e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies) is a plus.
  • Skills:
    • Strong understanding of Bangladeshi tax and VAT regulations.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
    • Proficiency in financial software
    • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Languages:
    • Fluent in both Bengali and English.

Salary: Attractive.

Compensation & other benefits: According to AUW policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter. Attach copy of educational certificates and name of at least 3 references.

Applicant must enclose his/her Photograph with CV. (Name & Contact Information) addressing to hrd@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.