Tax Adviser

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join as a Tax Adviser in our Yangon office in Myanmar.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to: Myanmar Tax Partner, Managing Director, Regional Tax Partners and Head of the Practice Group

Key external relationships: Clients

Key internal relationships: Project Managers, Representative Partners, Senior Managers

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Applicants eligible: Local residents

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 9am – 6pm

Location: Yangon, Myanmar

Primary Responsibilities of the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to participate in building of strong value-adding practice expertise beyond the local tax advice and to contribute to the sustainability and development of the Firm’s business.

Main duties of the role

• Report to and take instructions from the Partners, Managing Director, Directors, and Heads of the Practice Group.
• Assist Legal & Tax Advisers in delivering tax advice exclusively on behalf of the Firm and its Clients.
• Prepare and file tax returns and ensure compliance for the Firm’s Clients.
• Review Clients’ tax compliance records, identifying and reporting tax issues or risks (e.g., during tax due diligence).
• Support tax audits, reviews, and respond to requests for supporting documentation.
• Liaise with the tax authority and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Provide general tax advisory services.
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and administrative activities as required.
• Perform other duties reasonably expected of a Tax Adviser from time to time.

Requirements

Essential skills & proficiency

• University-level qualification in Law or professional accounting certification.
• 4–7 years of relevant tax experience.
• Proven experience in liaising with Myanmar tax authorities.
• Strong ability to manage and enhance client relationships.

Desirable:

• Proactive attitude and genuine interest in tax advisory work.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Prior experience in providing tax consultancy or advisory services.
• Experience with a Big 4 or other top-tier accounting/tax firm is highly regarded.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially, being reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.