Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Manager – Taxation to lead tax strategy, compliance, and advisory functions within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Sri Lankan taxation, VAT, customs, statutory reporting, and tax risk management, with proven experience handling complex tax matters in FMCG/manufacturing environments.
The role requires a finance professional with strong commercial acumen, leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience in tax audits, tax provisioning, international trade taxation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the organization’s overall taxation function, ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
Manage corporate tax, VAT, customs duties, withholding taxes, and other indirect tax matters.
Oversee tax audits, tax assessments, and correspondence with regulatory authorities including Inland Revenue Department and other relevant institutions.
Prepare and review tax computations, tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and related financial reporting requirements.
Provide tax advisory support on business decisions, investments, supply chain activities, and commercial transactions.
Manage international trade tax matters, including import/export duties, tariffs, and cross-border taxation issues.
Support finance leadership with consolidation, treasury, and commercial finance activities.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on business operations.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns, reports, and statutory filings.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including finance, procurement, supply chain, and business teams to address tax-related matters.
Lead and mentor the taxation team while ensuring continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Preference will be given to candidates with CA qualification and strong tax exposure or an MBA with a recognized accounting qualification.
Minimum 8–12+ years of post-qualification finance experience.
Proven experience in taxation, consolidation, treasury, and commercial finance functions.
Mandatory experience in FMCG, manufacturing, agribusiness, or trading industries.
Strong practical knowledge of:
Sri Lankan taxation regulations
VAT compliance
Customs regulations
Statutory reporting requirements
Tax audits and tax provisioning
Experience handling international trade tax and tariff-related matters.
Exposure to tax regulations in MENA, South Asia, or Southeast Asia regions will be an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent knowledge of tax compliance and risk management.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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Degree Specialization
1. Accounting/Finance
2. Taxation
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About Gamage Recruiters (Pvt) Ltd
Gamage Recruiters has been bridging the gap between talented professionals and leading companies since 2019. Our deep understanding of the Sri Lankan job market and commitment to excellence has made us a trusted name in recruitment.
