Tax Specialist

Responsibilities / Key activities

1. VAT Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in accordance with Kazakhstan tax legislation.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure accurate input/output VAT calculations.
• Preparation and submission applications for the import of goods (f.328.00);
• Posting transactions related to VAT in SAP system
• Monitor VAT receivables and liaise with the tax authorities for VAT refunds when applicable.
• Advise internal teams on VAT treatment for various business transactions.
• Prepare and submit the VAT refund application to the budget, including all supporting documents required by the Tax Committee

2. Withholding Tax (WHT)

• Calculate and ensure accurate and timely WHT deductions for payments to non-residents and local vendors.
• Prepare and submit WHT returns and related documentation.
• Posting transactions related to WHT in SAP system
• Maintain proper records of all WHT transactions.
• Ensure compliance with double tax treaties and keep updated on any regulatory changes.
• Monitor payments to non resident suppliers and ensure that withholding tax (WHT) is calculated and deducted correctly and on time

3. Transfer Pricing

• Prepare and maintain local transfer pricing documentation in accordance with Kazakhstan TP rules.
• Assist in the preparation of Master File and Country-by-Country Reporting (if applicable).
• Participate in related-party transaction analysis and support intercompany pricing policies.
• Cooperate with external advisors and auditors during TP reviews or audits.

4. Corporate Tax and Other Tax Matters

• Support the annual corporate income tax return preparation and filing process.
• Assist with tax audits and queries from the tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the company.
• Ensure proper tax treatment of new contracts, transactions, and business initiatives.

5. Internal Controls and Reporting

• Support internal and external audits related to taxation.
• Maintain proper tax records and documentation in compliance with internal policies and tax requirements.
• Provide tax reports and reconciliations for management and group reporting purposes.

6. Collaboration with External Consultants and Regional Management

• Support the process of aligning local and tax reporting with external consultants (e.g., PwC, Deloitte).
• Coordinate and align on tax matters with cluster/regional stakeholders including the Finance Director (FD), Tax Manager, and FEC Manager.
• Participate in regular tax updates and reviews with regional and external parties.

7. Statutory and Tax Reporting

• Prepare and submit statutory and tax reporting in a timely and accurate manner to local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory deadlines and requirements.
• Work closely with accounting and legal teams to verify reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to tax authority inquiries and support the resolution of any reporting discrepancies.

Must have:

• >3 years of Accountant
• Proven track record for tax compliance works, tax audit support, local books audit support
• as a MUST 3 years General Ledger (closing financial statements according local GAAP)
• Strong countries’ tax codes knowledge
• Strong results-orientation
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Internal Control systems, IFRS GAAP, Local GAAP;
• Fluent English