Tax Expert

1. Operational & Compliance Management
• Prepare and file periodic tax returns (VAT, CIT, Foreign Contractor Tax, Transfer Pricing, PIT).
• Lead monthly and year-end tax reconciliations and settlements.
• Monitor, manage, assess and advice technical improvement of e-invoice systems and ensure invoices are issued in compliance with changing requirement by regulations.
• Reconcile tax liabilities with local tax authorities and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate and support tax audits, financial statement audits, and inquiries from authorities or internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust internal tax compliance framework, including controls and process documentation.
2. Advisory & Strategic Tax Planning
• Provide tax advisory support for new services, business models, promotions, and pricing structures.
• Assess and advise on the tax implications of product or service launches, contractual structures, and commercial arrangements.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects on tax automation, compliance enhancement, or system integration (e.g. tax module in Oracle, e-invoice system, internal systems).
• Continuously analyze risks and opportunities from ongoing tax reforms, and update leadership on implications and strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend tax-efficient business structures and intercompany arrangements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local and central tax authorities, including participation in consultations or lobbying activities where applicable.
3. Tax Policy Intelligence & Risk Management
• Proactively track and interpret changes in Vietnamese tax legislation, especially those impacting the digital economy, e-commerce, gig economy, and ride hailing.
• Translate evolving regulations into practical business impact assessments and mitigation plans.
• Develop internal alerts, training materials, and update sessions for relevant stakeholders to enhance tax awareness across departments.
• Represent the company's interests in policy discussions or through industry associations if applicable.
4. Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and mentor a small team of tax accountants, ensuring professional growth and performance.
• Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and collaboration in tax and finance operations.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and product teams to ensure tax-compliant business execution.
• Ad hoc request/projects as needed.