Finance & Accounts

Head of TAX & VAT

ShopUp HQ (Tejgaon)

Full-time

Role overview

At ShopUp, our mission is to empower SMEs across Bangladesh through technology-driven solutions. We enable online sellers and neighborhood retailers to build, manage, and scale their businesses by providing seamless access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, digital credit, and business management tools.

The Head of TAX & VAT is accountable for safeguarding full statutory compliance with prevailing Tax and VAT regulations while driving tax efficiency initiatives aligned with the company’s financial objectives. The role demands strong regulatory expertise, audit management capability, and strategic tax planning proficiency to mitigate risks, minimize liabilities, and maintain robust governance standards.

Job description

Own end-to-end management of tax assessments, audits, and appeals, representing (where needed) the organization before tax authorities at various forums.
Present periodic tax and VAT compliance status, risk exposures, and strategic tax matters to the Board of Directors.
Provide strategic tax advisory on new business models, pricing structures, contracts, and new initiatives to ensure tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Design and implement tax planning and optimization strategies to enhance compliance efficiency.
Lead the preparation, review, and timely submission of all VAT and Tax returns.
Lead tax provisioning and deferred tax computations in alignment with financial reporting
Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including policy development, documentation, and intercompany transaction reviews.
Oversee accurate withholding tax calculations, deductions, and remittances, ensuring procedural and documentary compliance
Lead the reconciliation of Tax and VAT accounts with financial statements.
Lead periodic internal tax health checks to proactively detect and remediate risks.
Develop internal tax governance by training and advising business teams.

Qualification and experience

Professional Experience:

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Tax and VAT management.
Demonstrated expertise in VAT and Tax compliance, assessments, audits, and dispute management.
Deep and practical understanding of Bangladesh Tax and VAT regulations.
Experience in managing tax risk, reconciliations, and statutory exposures.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Relevant professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent certifications will be considered a strong advantage

Additional information

Work Schedule: Six-day work week

Application deadline

February 21, 2026

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