Job Purpose

To manage and ensure timely compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations of the organization, provide accurate tax reporting and advisory support, minimize tax risks, contribute to effective tax planning in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and facilitate internal and external tax audits by revenue authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The Job

· Oversee compliance with direct and indirect tax obligations, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT/SSCL, stamp duty, TL, Cess, and other applicable taxes.

· Assist in addressing tax reconciliation issues raised by MSP team members and provide timely information.

· Update on the latest tax regulatory changes applicable to Dialog Group and highlight the impact.

· Comply and adhere to Axiata Group Tax procedures and policies.

· Maintain accurate tax records, supporting schedules, and documentation to meet statutory, audit, and internal control requirements.

· Address IRD/TRC queries and comments within stipulated timelines.

· Ensure adherence to internal tax policies, procedures, and corporate governance standards across all business transactions.

· Prepare relevant documents to obtain WHT direction letters, maintain a detailed database for each vendor’s tax records, and ensure proper application of tax treaty provisions.

· Monitor changes in tax legislation, double taxation agreements, and regulatory requirements, and implement necessary compliance measures.

· Attend to all stakeholder tax reporting matters, engage with business partners to improve reporting requirements, and assist in the preparation of quarterly tax dashboards.

· Gather relevant data for audit purposes, attend to post-audit queries, and initiate follow-up actions or suggestions identified in the audit.

· Assist transfer pricing consultants in preparing and maintaining transfer pricing reports, ensuring the Arm’s Length Price of each related-party transaction.

· Support the execution of tax-related automation projects, including schedule preparation, governance, and accuracy validation of tax computations.

The Person

· Degree in Finance / Accounting from a recognized University Or Finalist of ICASL or CIMA (UK) or Sri Lanka Taxation Law conducted by Sri Lanka Taxation Institute.

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in the audit or mercantile firm in tax-related functions

· Negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills

· Analytical Skills (Well versatile with tax computations and return filings. Understanding of taxation and subsequent amendments.)