Tax/VAT manager

Tax/VAT Manager – Drive Compliance and Strategic Tax Leadership at LG Electronics

At LG Electronics, we are more than a global technology leader—we are architects of innovation that enhances lives worldwide. For over six decades, we have delivered cutting-edge solutions across Home Appliance & Air Solutions, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components, and Business Solutions, all while upholding our core values of ethical integrity, transparency, and customer-centric excellence. Our commitment to Jeong-do Management ensures that every decision aligns with high ethical standards, fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and collective wisdom.

As a **Tax/VAT Manager**, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding LG Electronics’ financial integrity while ensuring seamless compliance with global tax regulations. This position demands a strategic mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to navigate complex tax landscapes—both domestically and internationally. If you thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your expertise directly supports the company’s global growth, we invite you to join our team and contribute to a legacy of excellence.

Your Impact Will Be Significant

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Lead Tax Compliance and Strategy: Oversee all tax-related activities, ensuring full adherence to Zakat, VAT, Corporate Tax, and other indirect tax regulations across jurisdictions.
• Drive Financial Integrity: Support monthly and year-end financial closings by providing accurate, timely tax information and conducting rigorous general ledger (GL) and financial statement analyses to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Resolve Tax Discrepancies: Manage long-term overdue accounts and resolve tax-related discrepancies with precision, minimizing financial risks and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Prepare Critical Tax Filings: Prepare and submit year-end tax provisions, corporate tax returns (including T2, T106, Zakat, and Corporate Income Tax), and VAT filings (GST/QST/PST or local equivalents) with meticulous attention to detail.
• Support Transfer Pricing and Audits: Assist in transfer pricing reviews, audits, and documentation to align with global tax regulations and internal policies.
• Navigate Government Audits: Collaborate with government authorities during audits for Corporate Income Tax, GST/QST/PST, and VAT, ensuring seamless communication and resolution of inquiries.
• Manage Customs and Environmental Compliance: Oversee customs duties management and environmental handling fees, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Prepare tax analyses and respond to queries from business units, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure HQ Reporting Excellence: Submit comprehensive reporting packages to headquarters, including FX variance analyses, inventory reconciliations, and fixed asset evaluations.
• Execute Ad-Hoc Projects: Tackle specialized tax-related projects and internal accounting controls assessments (e.g., CATS – Control Assessment Tracking System) to strengthen operational resilience.
• Uphold Tax Compliance in Vendor Onboarding: Approve vendor account setups from a tax compliance perspective, mitigating risks from the outset.

Why Your Expertise Matters

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• 10+ Years of Tax Leadership: A proven track record of 10+ years in tax management, or a minimum of 4 years in hands-on Zakat experience, demonstrating deep expertise in VAT, Corporate Tax, and indirect tax compliance.
• Strategic Financial Acumen: Strong analytical skills to review financial statements, perform GL reconciliations, and identify discrepancies with precision.
• Audit and Compliance Expertise: Extensive experience managing tax audits with government authorities, ensuring seamless navigation of regulatory challenges.
• Customs and Regulatory Knowledge: Hands-on experience with customs duties, tax compliance processes, and environmental handling fees regulations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems, with familiarity in ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams, business units, and external stakeholders.

Nice to Have: While not mandatory, experience in transfer pricing documentation, familiarity with CATS or similar internal control systems, and professional certifications (e.g., SOCPA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) will further elevate your impact.

At LG Electronics, we believe in the power of collective innovation and ethical leadership. If you are a seasoned tax professional eager to drive compliance, strategic tax planning, and financial excellence in a globally recognized organization, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping a future where technology and integrity go hand in hand—because at LG, Life’s Good.