About the Role

Tax Manager will ensure full compliance with local tax regulations while maintaining high standards of accuracy and risk control. This role requires deep technical expertise in tax, as well as strong coordination with tax aurhorities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee tax reporting and preparation of tax forms in line with Tax Code
  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (CIT, VAT, etc.)
  • Coordinate year-end closing activities and external audits
  • Act as the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
  • Monitor changes in tax regulations and implement necessary updates
  • Identify tax risks and ensure strong internal controls
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and external stakeholders

Your Skills and Experience

 

  • Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
  • Demonstrated expertise in IFRS, financial statement preparation, and comprehensive tax regulations
  • Proven track record of engagement with external auditors and tax authorities
  • Experience in multinational or complex organizational structures is required
  • Advanced analytical capabilities with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under strict deadlines
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional discipline
  • Prior experience working within tax authorities is highly valued and strongly preferred

Why Join Us

Conditions:

  • Work schedule 5/2, full day; home office option 1-2 per week
  • Based on the results of work, an annual bonus is paid for the year;
  • Cellular phone and mobile compensation;
  • Compensation for meals/free meals at the workplace;
  • Health insurance for the employee and for family members;
  • Accident insurance 24/7;
  • Payment of benefits for temporary disability 100%;
  • Paid annual leave;

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Sika® has been operating in Kazakhstan since 2005. In 2007, the company opened its first production facility in Almaty, where it began producing modified dry cement-based construction mixtures and liquid additives for concrete. In 2018, factories were established in Astana and Atyrau to produce additives for concrete.