Associate Director -Direct Tax – Tax and Regulatory Services

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance & Accounting
Associate Chartered Accountant or Chartered Accountant is mandatory.

Experience

10 to 12 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant, Consulting Firms, Financial Consultants, IT Enabled Service, Research Organization, Software Company

Additional Requirements

Both Males and Females are allowed to apply

Direct Tax, Corporate Tax (Income Tax & Double Tax Avoidance Agreement)

Corporate Law & International Tax & Transfer Pricing

Foreign Exchange Regulation and Transfer Pricing

Basic knowledge of indirect tax and accounting aspects. 

Consulting Firms    Qualified Chartered Accountant with 10 to 12 years of post-qualification relevant work experience.   

Experienced in cross border transactions with in-depth knowledge of tax treaties and OECD guidelines   

Experienced in entity formation in Bangladesh.  

Working knowledge of transfer pricing laws.

Demonstrating innovative and critical thinking in managing projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets.

Good interpersonal and networking skills.

Passion for client service.

Number crunching ability.

Excellent eye for detail.

Efficiency in MS office and report writing skills.

Motivated, creative and decisive in approach to problem solving.

Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated

Responsibilities & Context

Job Context

Direct Tax SBU under Tax and Regulatory Services Line of Service

Job Responsibilities

The tasks, roles and responsibilities pertaining to the job role of an Associate Director will include the following:

Overall responsibility for client management, client development, business development initiatives, including proposals and subsequent wins.

Independently handle Advisory and Compliance engagements related to Direct Tax laws, such as Tax Structuring, Advisory, on-going Compliance and Litigation support, etc.

Ability to independently analyze, interpret, and apply the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2023 (“the Act”), the erstwhile Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 (“the Ordinance”), and related circulars and paripatras, including complex matters pertaining to International Taxation and the interpretation of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and other tax treaties.

Ability to independently analyze, interpret, and apply Transfer Pricing provisions under the Income Tax Act, the erstwhile Income Tax Ordinance, and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and related regulations.

Experience in managing tax, regulatory, advisory, and compliance engagements for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and e-commerce businesses.

Demonstrated experience in serving and advising clients across the UK and US markets, addressing complex cross-border tax and regulatory matters.

Independently responsible for execution and management of the assigned engagements

Strong relationship with client senior management and C-suite executives

Strong project management and engagement economic skills, including proactively addressing issues and staying ahead of budget concerns

Lead the engagements proactively in helping to build practice and in sourcing work

Ability to provide comprehensive solutions taking into account varied laws such as Corporate Tax, Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, Corporate Law, etc.

Leverage subject matter expertise to provide innovative solutions on an on-going basis

Ability to connect with other Lines of Service and act as Lead Client Manager

Delivering sessions at external forums, industry events and internal Learning and Education (`L&E`) sessions

Active in knowledge sharing, contribution of Thought Leadership, article writing, etc.

Develop team through challenging assignments and supporting coaching, developing trust relationships and recognizing and rewarding contribution

Skills & Expertise

Other Relevant Skills

Accounting and Corporate Law
Accounts and Finance
Client Relationship
Compliance
Customer Service
Tax (VAT/ Customs Duty/ Income Tax)

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh