Tax Compliance Executive

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. ofi commenced operations in Vietnam in 1997, setting up its representative office. Since then, we have established an extensive presence across different parts of Vietnam, including our head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices in Binh Dinh, Long An, Dong Nai, Phu Yen, Lamdong and Gialai Provinces.

ofi Vietnam is currently the largest exporter of Cashews, Pepper & Instant Coffee in Vietnam, investing in the state-of-the-art instant coffee facility and running 7 large factories with 7,500 employees across Central & South Vietnam. Our operations have an interface with a farmer network of 2 million farmers. We are also amongst the largest exporter of Green Coffee in Vietnam.

We have established sustainability programmers for black pepper, coffee & cashew. We are excited about our future prospects in Vietnam as the country has huge potential in agriculture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tax Compliance

- Oversee and ensure Tax compliance (VAT/ PIT/ Customs etc., )

- Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company's operations.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and national regulations.

- Keep updated the latest changes in tax requirements to all relevant stakeholders on timely basis.

• Licensing and Permits

- Manage the process of obtaining and renewing licenses, permits, and registrations required for the Business operations.

- Maintain a comprehensive database of all licenses and permits, ensuring they are up-to-date.

• Land Use Rights

- Handle land use right-related matters, including lease agreements and land title issues.

- Collaborate with relevant authorities and landowners to resolve any land-related disputes or issues.

• Contract Management

- Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and partnerships.

- Ensure that contracts align with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks to the company.

• Government Relations

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies.

- Act as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance matters when dealing with external stakeholders.

• Reporting and Documentation

- Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal and compliance-related documents and correspondence.

- Prepare regular reports for senior management on legal and compliance activities and developments.

• Bachelor of degree in Finance or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Tax and Compliance Manager or similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese.

• Experiences in Big 4 is preferrable.

Our Purpose is to “be the change for good food and a healthy future”. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.