Tax Manager at Olam Agri

Job Description

• The Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of taxation for assigned business units or regions within Olam Agri.
• This includes managing tax compliance processes, optimizing the company's effective tax rate (ETR), conducting tax planning initiatives, and minimizing tax risks.
• The role requires a deep understanding of corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT/GST, and international tax principles (including Transfer Pricing and BEPS rules).
• The Tax Manager will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure tax efficiency in all commercial transactions and operational structures.

Key Deliverables
Tax Planning and Optimization:

• Identify and implement legitimate tax planning strategies to legally minimize tax liabilities and optimize the Effective Tax Rate (ETR).
• Conduct tax due diligence and structuring advice for new investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring projects within the Olam Agri group.

Tax Risk Management and Audits:

• Manage and coordinate all tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with local and international tax authorities, minimizing potential exposure and ensuring favorable outcomes.
• Maintain robust documentation and control frameworks to support tax positions and demonstrate compliance with Transfer Pricing rules (e.g., local file, master file).

Advisory and Business Support:

• Provide expert tax advice on complex operational and commercial matters, including commodity trading structures, cross-border transactions, and supply chain logistics.
• Stay abreast of new and evolving tax legislation

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Manage and review the preparation and timely filing of all corporate income tax returns and statutory tax payments across relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Indirect Tax requirements (VAT/GST, Sales Tax) and Withholding Tax obligations for both domestic and cross-border payments.
• Prepare and review tax provisions for financial reporting (IFRS/GAAP) and Deferred Tax computations, ensuring accuracy for period-end closing.

Strategic Effectiveness:

• Value Creation: Act as a strategic partner by ensuring that all commercial initiatives and operational models are tax-efficient, thus preserving business value and enhancing shareholder return.
• Risk Control: Proactively identify and assess high-risk tax areas within the agribusiness and manufacturing value chain, developing and implementing controls to ensure sustainable tax governance and mitigate exposure.
• Automation and Efficiency: Champion the adoption of tax technology and automation tools to streamline tax compliance, reporting, and documentation processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Professional Certification: A recognized professional qualification in Tax or Accounting is essential (e.g., Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA), or equivalent).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Tax Law, or a related field. A Master's degree in Taxation is highly desirable.
• Experience: 6 to 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience in a complex multinational environment or a specialized tax consulting firm.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience with tax issues specific to Agribusiness, Commodity Trading, Manufacturing, or FMCG is a significant advantage.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), International Tax, and Indirect Tax (VAT/GST). Strong understanding of Transfer Pricing principles.
• Accounting for Tax: Proficiency in ASC 740 (or equivalent IFRS/GAAP standards) for accounting for income taxes, including deferred tax calculations and effective tax rate reconciliation.
• System Proficiency: Experience working with tax compliance software and major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for extracting financial data and managing tax reporting processes.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional analytical, research, and technical writing skills. Proven ability to effectively negotiate and communicate complex tax issues with tax authorities and senior management.