Tax Manager

This position exists to support JTI tax function in Iran entities.
The position is responsible to carry out objectives of JTI entities in Iran for Corporate Tax, VAT and Social Security objectives. The position is part of Global Tax function and reports to Iran Tax manager.
Main responsibilities of the position:

• To manage tax risks and implement measures to mitigate any tax risk in JTI Iran entities
• To manage tax reporting obligations for JTI Iran entities.
• To manage tax audits and be the main point of contact for tax authorities and external consultants.

• To ensure cooperation between Global Tax and Entity Finance, GSC and other local functions.
• To manage JTI tax compliance including timely review and submission of the tax returns (including excise returns).
• To monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments

Main Areas of Responsibility:
Tax Strategy

• Support Iran Tax Manager in implementation of tax strategy & tax risk analyses
• Implementation of measures to mitigate tax risks.

Compliance & Submission 

• Manage company's tax compliance with the relevant tax law
• Manage timely submission of tax returns (CIT, VAT, exercise) and timely run group's tax reporting obligations.

Statutory audits

• Provide required form & reports during audits (VAT, CIT, excise, rental tax).
• Prepare cost of goods sold statement and other documents during tax audit.
• Manage and coordinate tax-driven business initiatives locally or globally

Negotiations

• Manage cooperation with tax authorities and consultants, lease with tax authorities with the tax audits and other requests
• Maintain cooperation with all departments within the company as well as global functions.

Planning & Monitoring

• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments. (CIT, VAT, Excise tax, Customs).
• Provide adequate support for financial planning for each planning cycle.
• Provide adequate support to the Accounting Department in each monthly close.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
Education: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Tax, or Finance

Work Experience: 

• At least 10 years of experience in Domestic taxes in audit firms or in a business in a similar position.
• International tax knowledge is advantage

Language Skills: 

• English fluent

 Functional Skills:

• Rahkaran (Accounting software)
• Microsoft office especially
• Excel
• Power point
• Negotiation skills