Job Description
The MJF Group is a vertically integrated business with a strong foundation in the tea industry, spanning tea growing, manufacturing, branding, and marketing. As home to the world-renowned Dilmah brand, the Group has established itself as a leading international player with a diversified portfolio that extends beyond tea into hospitality, leisure, and other dynamic business sectors. Guided by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and purpose, the Group continues to expand its global presence across multiple industries. We now invite applications from dynamic and high-calibre professionals to join Sri Lanka’s leading international brand for the following position.
Assistant Manager - Tax
We are looking for a highly motivated and technically competent Assistant Manager – Tax to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day tax compliance, supporting tax planning and advisory matters, and ensuring the Group remains compliant with applicable tax laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and coordinate corporate tax, other taxes and compliance requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns, payments and statutory declarations.
- Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department and other regulatory authorities on tax-related matters.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulations, circulars and administrative practices and assess their impact on the business.
- Provide tax advice to business units and management on transactions, contracts, imports, exports and business arrangements.
- Support tax audits, assessments, investigations, appeals and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Identify opportunities for tax optimisation and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Review tax implications of new business initiatives, investments, cross-border transactions and related-party transactions.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors where required.
- Assist in developing and implementing tax policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Prepare tax-related reports and updates for senior management.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Part qualification or full qualification in CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, ACCA or a similar professional accounting qualification.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Taxation or a related discipline would be an added advantage.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in taxation, preferably with exposure to a large corporate or diversified group.
- Experience in dealing with IRD tax audits, assessments and tax clearances will be an advantage.
- Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please apply via www.dilmahtea.com careers on or before 7 days after the published date of this advertisement.