South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is a globally recognized, award winning, public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, that commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as global trade’s pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of three operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer the international container shipping community, a competitive best in class service as a Global Container Terminal.
The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity with majority Sri Lankan shareholding, and is backed by John Keells Holdings, Maersk Group of Denmark, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Evergreen Marine of Taiwan.
If the prospect of working in an extremely dynamic, global industry at a Company that is a global leader in its class and located in South Asia’s largest hub-port excites you, we would be delighted to receive your application for the following position.
Main Responsibilities of the Job:
Prepare and file tax returns for Income Tax, VAT, WHT, SSCL, Stamp Duty, ensuring full compliance with current regulations.
Independently liaise with the Inland Revenue Department and other relevant regulatory authorities to manage VAT refunds and address any tax-related matters or compliance issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide guidance and advisory support on taxation matters across the organization.
Actively take part in financial audits and assist with audit preparation, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and documentation to support audit trails and reporting requirements.
Candidate Profile:
Part qualifications from professional accounting body (CA/CIMA or ACCA)
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or in a related field
Minimum two years’ working experience in taxation.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency, and handle multiple tasks effectively.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package awaits the selected candidate. Please email your comprehensive CV, mentioning the post you are applied for as the subject line, with details of two non-related referees, on or before 26th June 2025, addressed to HR Manager – Organizational Development through careers@sagt.com.lk
