Tax and Legal Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Dong Nai
Job Description
Tax Compliance and Planning
· Ensure timely preparation and submission of all tax filings (corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing, FCT, etc.).
· Monitor tax law changes and regulations and ensure that the company remains compliant.
· Provide tax planning advice, structure transactions, and optimize the company's tax position.
· Liaise with tax authorities on issues and audits.
· Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting purposes.
Legal Support
· Oversee corporate legal matters including contract management, and commercial agreements.
· Advise senior management on legal risks and recommend strategies for risk mitigation.
· Coordinate with external legal counsel when required, ensuring effective management of legal disputes and issues.
· Ensure corporate governance practices are followed and maintain company legal records.
Regulatory Compliance
· Stay updated on relevant local, national, and international regulatory frameworks, ensuring the business is in full compliance.
· Lead the implementation of internal controls related to tax and legal matters.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Collaborate with finance, operations, and IMEX teams to manage tax-related and legal aspects of business operations.
· Support business development teams in structuring deals or negotiating contracts.
Reporting and Documentation
· Collaborate with finance, operations, and IMEX teams to manage tax-related and legal aspects of business operations.
· Support business development teams in structuring deals or negotiating contracts.
Required working experience
· 5+ years of experience in tax accounting and tax compliance, with strong knowledge of Vietnam tax laws and regulations.
· Proven experience in manufacturing and export-oriented businesses; experience in garment, footwear, or textile is highly preferred.
· Experience handling tax reporting, tax audits/inspections, and tax compliance.
Required qualification
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related fields.
Required language
· Fluent in English
Required knowledge and skills
· Strong understanding of tax matters related to export manufacturing, including VAT, CIT, customs, and applicable tax incentives.
· Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.