Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER – TAX
Job Number: 9972
Location: Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Audit & Accounting
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Tax to join a reputed Audit & Accounting firm in Colombo. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading tax compliance and advisory assignments, reviewing tax computations and statutory returns, managing tax audits and assessments, and ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Taxation, preferably in an Audit Firm.
- Fully/Partly qualified in CA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan Tax Laws, IRD regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in tax planning, advisory, tax computations, audits, assessments, and statutory returns.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, client management, and team management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with accounting and tax software will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee tax compliance and advisory assignments for a portfolio of clients.
- Review and approve tax computations, returns, reconciliations, and related working papers.
- Manage tax audits, assessments, appeals, and correspondence with the Inland Revenue Department.
- Provide tax advisory and planning solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws.
- Supervise and develop the tax team, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to professional standards.
- Monitor changes in Sri Lankan tax legislation and assess their impact on client assignments.
- Identify tax risks and provide appropriate recommendations and solutions.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory tax returns and payments.
- Review tax-related documentation and ensure appropriate supporting records are maintained.
- Coordinate with internal audit and accounting teams on tax-related matters.
- Assist with complex tax matters and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Maintain high professional and ethical standards across all tax assignments.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with an established professional Audit & Accounting firm.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and complex tax assignments.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
Apply Now
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV to admin@lankastaff.lk or Lanka Staff website – job number – 9972 for consideration.