Tax Assistant

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 looking to for Tax Assistant to be based out of the Firm’s office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Reports to: Partner, Director, Manager and Supervisor

Key external relationships: Clients, Government stake holders

Key internal relationships: Partners, Senior Managers, Managers and other staff

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am –12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Yangon, Myanmar

Main duties of the role:

As a Tax Assistant, you will be responsible and accountable for attending to all tax compliance functions for a portfolio of clients, including:

• Assisting with Tax Practice Group projects under the supervision of a Project Manager;
• Providing extensive administrative support to the Tax Practice Group;
• Formatting documents, drafting documents based on existing templates;
• Assisting with research and preparation of precedents;
• Preparing and formatting letters, memos and other documentation;
• Arranging and organizing practical filing of documents for the Practice Group (electronic and hard copy);
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Supervisor and
• Generally, work in collaboration with other translators, office staff and legal advisors;
• Participate actively in the Firm’s business development efforts, including government relations and activities with various chambers of commerce, business clubs and other relevant groups;
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Firm administrative activities as required;
• Undertake other duties as may be required of you from time to time.
• You should at all times conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner, and act in accordance with the Firm’s internal rules.

Requirements

Essential skills & experience:

• At least a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting or related field;
• Familiar with (Myanmar) tax laws and compliance procedures;
• Comfortable with reading and preparing spreadsheets;
• Confident in dealing directly with international and local clients;
• Proficient in English;
• Proactive and resourceful.

 Desirable:

• Relevant experience at least two years.

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.