Company UTB – Unified Tax & Technology Businesses

Location Baku, Azerbaijan

Employment type Full Time Job

Position summary

• We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Tax Manager to join our Tax and Finance Team. The ideal candidate should
• be able to independently manage client engagements, prepare and submit tax reports, handle accounting and finance
• matters, and provide practical tax advice on both routine and complex issues.
• The role involves working primarily with international clients, applying Azerbaijan and International Tax legislation, PSAs and
• DTTs, and identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes through modern technology and automation.

Job responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare and review tax returns and statutory declarations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes ensuring accurate calculations, reconciliations and timely submission.
• Manage clients’ payroll tax calculations and related statutory reporting, including personal income tax, social insurance, unemployment insurance, and mandatory medical insurance contributions.
• Reconcile tax declarations with accounting records, invoices, payments, and general ledger balances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Apply relevant provisions of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), tax protocols, and Double Taxation Treaties (DTTs) when preparing tax calculations and advising clients (on withholding tax, VAT on non-resident services, permanent establishment risks, and expatriate taxation).

Finance and Accounting

• Review accounting records and financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules and financial statements.
• Assist clients with accounting and finance processes, including implementation or improvement of accounting systems and procedures.
• Identify accounting or tax reporting issues and coordinate with Line Manager before communicating them to clients.

Client Management

• Manage assigned client accounts and take responsibility for the timely delivery of services.
• Participate in client meetings and explain tax requirements and potential risks.
• Coordinate responses to tax authority requests and support clients during tax audits.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients and ensure that their requirements are addressed on time.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in taxation and accounting, preferably in consulting firm providing Tax, Accounting, Payroll and Technology) or a similar professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijan tax legislation and practical experience in preparing and submitting tax and other statutory reports.
• Experience with VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, payroll taxation, and electronic tax reporting.
• Strong practical knowledge of PSAs, relevant tax protocols, and DTTs, preferably with experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience working with international clients and managing client deliverables.
• Good understanding of accounting records and financial reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and 1C.
• Strong Excel skills and interest in automating daily tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong English language command (B2 or above), with the ability to communicate confidently with international clients, discuss tax matters, participate effectively in meetings and prepare clear and well-structured e-mail communications.
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijani language. Russian language is an advantage.
• ACCA, Professional Accountant Certificate (PMS) or other relevant professional qualifications are an advantage.

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.