Tax Manager (Retail/FMCG)

A leading organisation in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking a dedicated Tax Manager to join their team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring tax compliance, strategic planning, and risk management for a well-established business with a strong presence in Vietnam.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the preparation and submission of all tax returns including corporate income tax, VAT, personal income tax, and other applicable taxes to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to Vietnamese tax laws and regulations across all company operations by reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for completeness.
• Act as the primary contact for local tax authorities during audits, inquiries, or compliance reviews, facilitating clear communication and prompt resolution of issues.
• Develop and execute effective tax strategies that optimise the company’s financial position while maintaining full compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide expert advice on the tax implications of business transactions, contracts, and investments to support informed decision-making within the organisation.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation proactively and recommend actions to mitigate risks or capitalise on new opportunities as they arise.
• Identify potential areas of exposure related to taxation and implement measures designed to minimise risks through periodic internal audits.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all filings to support audit readiness and dispute resolution efforts whenever necessary.
• Partner with various departments to align on tax-related matters and ensure seamless integration of processes throughout the business.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management detailing tax performance, risks, opportunities for improvement, and analyse financial data to assess the impact of taxation on profitability.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in tax advisory services, and 3+ years in a corporate tax management role.
• Track record in MNCs or large-scale enterprises preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Vietnamese tax laws with solid exposure to international taxation principles.
• Hands-on experience with tax software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc).
• Ability to evaluate complex tax scenarios and deliver accurate solutions.
• Exceptional precision in reporting to ensure strict regulatory compliance.
• Clear communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, auditors, and external advisors.
• Business English proficiency.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.