John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with business interests primarily in Transportation, Consumer Foods, Retail, Leisure, Property and Financial Services. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.

The Group has been consistently ranked as Sri Lanka's Most Respected Entity and Sri Lanka's most transparent company, due to its robust governance framework, commitments to community outreach, environmental sustainability, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion. While the Group's sustainable business practices include goals for water and energy reduction and waste management, and the Group's Social Entrepreneurship Project Plasticcycle focuses on significantly reducing plastic pollution in Sri Lanka.

We are looking for a professional to join our team of over 14, 000 persons to provide tax oversight for a portfolio of Companies within the John Keells Group and to support the overall Tax Function of the John Keells Group.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all direct and indirect tax compliances for a portfolio of Companies.
• Ensuring that all tax related risks are identified, analyzed, reviewed, and mitigated through proper monitoring systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Transfer Pricing obligations and managing and mitigating risks proactively.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities to manage and resolve any queries and audits including following up on refunds.
• Oversight and monitoring of appeal processes including drafting of appeals and carrying out research to support tax positions.
• Coordinating with external consultants where required.

Supporting the Group Head of Tax in:

• developing and rolling out Group Tax policies and strategies
• monitoring changes in the fiscal environment including case law and communicating the effects of these developments to internal stakeholders
• structuring advice on M&A transactions and business restructuring.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Member of ICASL/CIMA/ACCA/CFA/B.Sc. in Accountancy/Finance/ Taxation.
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with both direct and indirect tax laws
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• At least 4 years of working experience at a Managerial level focusing on the technical aspects in the tax field.
• Excellent communication skills (written &verbal)
• Strong negotiating skills using logical and persuasive arguments.
• Ability to work well independently and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with SAP would be an added advantage.

Remuneration for the above position will be in accordance with the JKH Compensation and Benefits Policy.