Senior Executive Taxation

About the role

A leading apparel manufacturer in Colombo is looking for a Senior Executive Taxation to manage and ensure accurate and timely tax compliance across the organisation. The role covers adherence to tax laws and regulations while supporting tax planning, reporting and advisory needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit tax returns and statutory filings on time
• Handle corporate income tax, VAT, SSCL, WHT/APIT and other tax obligations
• Ensure accurate tax computations, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact
• Coordinate with the Inland Revenue Department, external auditors, tax consultants and other authorities
• Assist in tax planning and identify ways to minimise tax exposure
• Manage tax audits, assessments, investigations and related queries
• Review transactions for correct tax treatment and maintain tax records for audit purposes
• Work with Finance, Accounts and other departments, support transfer pricing documentation where applicable, meet tax deadlines and update management regularly

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Part qualification or full qualification in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant taxation experience, preferably in apparel or manufacturing
• Sound knowledge of Sri Lankan tax laws and statutory compliance
• Experience managing tax audits and liaising with tax authorities