Tax Adviser
DFDL, Myanmar

DFDL is a leading international law firm specialized in emerging markets with regional legal, tax and advisory investment expertise developed throughout the Mekong region (Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), Bangladesh, and Singapore and a dedicated focus on South and Southeast Asia, and beyond.

With a team of over 140 local and foreign lawyers and advisers in ten offices in Asia, and three collaborating firms in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines, we provide unique value propositions and innovative solutions to our clients, with a particular focus on:

• Banking and Finance
• Corporate
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
• Real Estate and Construction
• Employment
• Taxation

Position

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join as a Tax Adviser in our Yangon office in Myanmar.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to:

Myanmar Tax Director, Managing Director, Regional Tax Partners and Head of the Practice Group

Key external relationships:

Clients

Key internal relationships:

Project Managers, Representative Partners, Senior Managers

Salary range:

Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the needs of the Practice.

Position type:

Full Time Regular

Applicants eligible:

Local residents

Working Hour

Mon-Fri, 9am 6pm

Location:

Yangon, Myanmar

Primary Responsibilities of the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to participate in building of strong value-adding practice expertise beyond the local tax advice and to contribute to the sustainability and development of the Firm’s business.

Main duties of the role

• Report to and take instructions from the Partners, Managing Director, Directors, and the Heads of the Practice Group
• Assist Legal amp; Tax Adviser/s to provide tax advice exclusively on behalf of the Firm and to Clients of the Firm;
• Prepare and file tax returns and relevant compliances for the Firm’s Clients;
• Review the Client’s tax compliance records; identifying and reporting tax issues or tax risks (for instance, in the case of a tax due diligence);
• Attend to tax audits/reviews and requests for supporting documentation;
• Provide general tax advisory;
• Liaise with the tax authority and other related bodies;
• Participate on knowledge management, professional development and administrative activities as requested; and
• Undertake other duties as may be required from a Tax Adviser from time to time.

Requirements

Essential skills amp; proficiency

• University level qualification in Law or professional accounting qualifications;
• 4-7 years of tax experience;
• Experience in dealing or liaising with Myanmar tax authorities; and
• Experience in managing and enhancing client relationship.

Desirable

• Proactive and passion for the tax area;
• Proficient in both spoken and written English;
• Experience in providing tax advisory or tax consultancy is an advantage;
• Big 4 / top accounting or tax firm experience will be highly regarded.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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