Tax and SSO Specialist

Job Description

POSITION SNAPSHOT:

Location: Tehran - Islamic Republic of Iran;
Company: Nestlé Iran - Tehran Office; Full-Time;

POSITION SUMMARY:

To prepare financial reports and other related information or documentation for fiscal and tax audits while managing the relationship with tax authorities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE …

• Prepare all the documents/defense letters and other communication relating to income tax, VAT Rental tax, salary tax, and social security organization assessment in consultation with a tax consultant.
• Prepare local financial reports in Farsi by local standards.
• Monitor statutory books and local bookkeeping, reconciliation of ERP vs. Local system monthly and yearly with local books in consultation with a tax consultant.
• Ensure tax and SSO compliance for different functions within the organizationMitigate tax risk and optimize tax saving.
• Response queries and advice about tax and SSO regulations and laws where it is requested.
• Submit VAT return/tax return to the Ministry of Finance in consultation with a tax consultant.
• Prepare seasonal reports including sales, purchase, import, and export, and submit them to MOF in consultation with a tax consultant.
• Check and advise on SSO deductions applied on suppliers’ invoices (with and without contracts).
• Liaise with suppliers to get relevant letters and documents on time to submit the SSO Settlement certificate.
• Quarterly revision of different tax provisions to cover potential risks on income statements.
• Prepare an update on changes on various tax and SSO issues concerns to NIRAD-HOC reports whenever the situation demands.
• Direct debrief of the country controller and regional tax manager on status updates (current open items, risk, provision, defensible amounts, next steps, etc.).Quarterly revision of different tax provisions to cover potential risks on income statements.
• Provide frequent updates on changes in various tax laws and legislation and communicate to relevant NIR internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and provide training on tax issues NIR is facing to relevant departments and follow up to avoid reoccurrence.
• Participate in audit (internal and external) – Nestlé, statutory, tax/fiscalAssist the team in any other finance/tax-related issues.

What Will Make You Successful?

• On-time closing of tax audits.
• Quality and timeliness of the deliverable’s submission (financial statements, analysis, and reports).
• Limited additional tax payment.
• Feedback from the chief accountant and tax lead.
• Feedback from other departments (sales, supply chain, legal, etc.).
• Good knowledge of Excel.