Trainee Tax Consultant - Lanka.tax

Role Summary

Lanka.tax offers a structured two-year career programme for individuals passionate about taxation and building a professional career in Individual Income Tax (IIT). This role provides practical training, real client exposure, and professional development.

Your Two-Year Path

• Months 1-6: Gain hands-on experience in Individual Income Tax, client communication, document review, and IRD procedures.
• By Year 1: Begin managing your own client portfolio while completing CITSL training funded by Lanka.tax.
• By Year 2: Become a CITSL-trained tax professional with real client experience and practical skills in Salesforce CRM and AI-assisted tax systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients via calls, emails, and meetings to assist with tax matters.
• Collect and review tax documents, income details, and supporting information.
• Provide regular updates to clients and manage relationships throughout the tax-filing process.
• Assist with TIN registrations, IRD procedures, and visits to Inland Revenue Department offices.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM and AI-assisted tax-processing systems.
• Participate in professional tax training and continuous learning.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Genuine passion for taxation, particularly Individual Income Tax.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Sinhala, Tamil, or both is an advantage.
• Confident, friendly, and professional approach.
• Willingness to take responsibility for client tax matters.
• Familiarity with MS Office, email, and online systems.
• Responsible, organised, and eager-to-learn attitude with strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to the full two-year programme.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Note: This position does not provide or cover CA Sri Lanka practical training or articles.

Salary/Benefits

• Practical experience with real clients and tax cases.
• Professional training in Sri Lankan Individual Income Tax.
• Exposure to tax computations, return filing, IRD procedures, and client management.
• CITSL professional course fully funded by Lanka.tax.
• Experience working with modern CRM and AI-assisted tax systems.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based growth opportunities.
• Supportive and professional team environment.

Location

247/D, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03