Head of Tax
About PalmPay
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.
Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Pakistan and Bangladesh, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Tax to oversee all tax-related operations for PalmPay Bangladesh. This senior leadership role ensures complete compliance with Bangladesh tax laws, optimizes tax planning structures, leads tax audits, and supports all business units with expert tax guidance. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of professional experience, strong leadership capability, and deep expertise in NBR regulations, VAT, withholding tax, and corporate taxation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Company Tax Compliance
Lead the preparation and submission of all corporate income tax, VAT, and other mandatory tax filings accurately and within statutory deadlines.
Ensure the company maintains full compliance with NBR tax rules and reporting standards.
2. Contract & Transaction Tax Review
Review business contracts to ensure all tax implications are assessed and tax risks minimized.
Oversee correct calculation and deduction of withholding tax and VAT at source during payments.
3. Regulatory Interaction & Tax Audit Handling
Serve as the primary liaison with tax authorities, NBR officials, regulatory bodies, and external auditors.
Lead tax audit responses and defend the company’s tax positions effectively.
4. Tax Policy Monitoring & Impact Assessment
Continuously monitor changes in Bangladesh tax laws, regulations, and circulars.
Evaluate the impact of new policies on business operations and make strategic recommendations.
5. Internal Tax Advisory & Training
Provide expert tax guidance to leadership, finance teams, and business units.
Conduct internal tax training sessions to enhance tax awareness and compliance practices.
6. Stakeholder & Authority Relationship Management
Build and maintain positive working relationships with NBR departments, tax consultants, and external advisors.
Strengthen corporate presence within regulatory and tax consulting networks.
7. Tax Planning for New Business Initiatives
Assess tax implications of new business models or product launches.
Develop optimized tax structures that support business expansion while ensuring compliance.
Professional Abilities & Skills
Strong command of NBR regulations, VAT Act, Withholding Tax guidelines, and corporate tax procedures.
Proven leadership experience in managing and guiding a tax department.
Ability to resolve complex tax matters and present clear business-oriented tax solutions.
Strong communication skills with fluency in English (written and spoken).
High integrity, analytical thinking, and decision-making ability.
Industry & Experience Requirements
8–10 years of progressive experience in tax management roles.
Minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience.
Experience in the Big Four accounting firms is highly preferred.
Additional experience (3–4 years) in Chinese-funded companies, financial institutions, telecom, fintech, or multinational organizations is a strong advantage.
Strong network or working relationships with tax authorities or professional accounting bodies is a plus.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related discipline from a recognized university.
Professional certifications such as ACCA, ICAB, CA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive senior management salary
Annual performance incentives
Festival bonuses
Mobile and internet allowance
Opportunity to lead the tax function of a fast-scaling multinational fintech company