MOHAMMAD ABDUL LATIF
Dhaka
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Tax professional with a proven track record in local and multinational corporations. Adept in tax planning, compliance, and management, aiming to leverage expertise to drive organizational success and advance professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager - Tax and VAT
RANCON Holdings Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
03.2025 - Current
- Ensuring timely submission of statutory returns and advising management on tax and customs issues.Designing tax planning strategies for investment opportunities ensuring legal compliance.Developing tax strategies for automobile, real estate, fishing, and electronics industries.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing tax laws and regulations.
- Prepared and filed corporate, trust, partnership, and individual income tax returns.
- Reviewed year-end closing entries related to taxes for accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiated with taxing authorities to resolve disputes or obtain favorable rulings.
- Recommended process improvements for taxation matters, streamlining compliance and reporting.
- Trained staff on filing returns and preparing regulatory documents, increasing accuracy and reducing submission errors.
- Worked closely with external auditors during annual audit process.
- Acted as company representative in tax and VAT authority litigations.
- Developed organized filing systems for tax documents, enhancing accessibility and retrieval efficiency.
Manager - Controlling Finance & Tax
Siemens Industrial Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented effective tax planning strategies aligned with corporate regulations.
- Managed accurate statutory return submissions in collaboration with tax authorities and management teams.
- Delivered zero pending cases in VAT compliance by leading initiatives and developing robust company tax policies.
- Acted as primary contact for tax, VAT, and customs issues in Bangladesh.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide informed tax guidance for strategic business decisions.
- Provided regular updates on tax, VAT, and customs topics to local and regional management.
- Oversaw export control compliance requirements to ensure risk mitigation.
- Enhanced SITAX tool functionality for improved local compliance reporting.
Deputy Manager - Finance & Tax
Siemens Energy Bangladesh Limited (Former Siemens Bangladesh Limited)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepared annual corporate tax return in collaboration with tax consultant.
- Submitted monthly VAT returns and half-yearly withholding tax returns for corporate compliance.
- Assisted in compiling transfer pricing documentation and returns.
- Conducted detailed analysis of tax regulations to ensure statutory compliance.
- Supported regional head of tax in VAT and customs matters.
- Attended hearings at tax and VAT offices regarding litigation.
Assistant Manager
S. F. Ahmed & Co.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Oversaw management consultancy projects and audits for diverse clients, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Designed and implemented internal audit plans, maintaining compliance across local and multinational organizations.
- Conducted training for external audit teams, facilitating thorough statutory audits for local and global clients.
- Directed tax planning and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate VAT returns and income tax filings.
Education
MBA - Accounting
ASA University Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh12-2013
BBA - Accounting
ASA University Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh11-2011
Higher Secondary Certificate - Business Studies
Bir Shrestho Munshi Abdur Rouf Rifles College
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2007
Secondary School Certificate - Sciense
Shegun Bagicha High School
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2005
Professional - Level (5 Courses Complete Out of 7 Courses) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh03-2026
Skills
- Tax and VAT compliance
- Tax return preparation
- VAT return preparation
- Tax audit support
- Tax provision calculation
- Tax analytics and modeling
- Financial analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory knowledge
- Audit coordination
- Tax law
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Income Tax Practitioner.
Accomplishments
Member of the Dhaka Taxes Bar Association since 2013.
Affiliations
Co-authored publications on the “Income Tax Law Manual,” establishing expertise in tax legislation.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager - Tax and VAT
RANCON Holdings Limited
03.2025 - Current
Manager - Controlling Finance & Tax
Siemens Industrial Limited
11.2021 - 02.2025
Deputy Manager - Finance & Tax
Siemens Energy Bangladesh Limited (Former Siemens Bangladesh Limited)
09.2016 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
S. F. Ahmed & Co.
03.2015 - 09.2016
MBA - Accounting
ASA University Bangladesh
BBA - Accounting
ASA University Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate - Business Studies
Bir Shrestho Munshi Abdur Rouf Rifles College
Secondary School Certificate - Sciense
Shegun Bagicha High School
Professional - Level (5 Courses Complete Out of 7 Courses) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh