Qualifications

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
LLB /JD or Lawyer is an advantage
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in any of the big 4 accounting firms, or other

firms offering tax services

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in tax practice.
Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial level.
Must have relevant experience in handling tax compliance review, tax assessments and/or tax

advisory services.

Strong understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and excellent organizational and

communication skills.

Responsibilities

STATUTORY FILING OF TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENT OF TAXES

Responsible for timely and accurately filed tax returns and payments

1.1 Reviews tax returns and computation prior to filing

1.2 Coordinates with other departments for funding

1.3 Monitors compliance with monthly, quarterly and annual filing and submissions

PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES AND REAL PROPERTY TAXES

Ensures that local business taxes and real property taxes paid are reasonable and in

accordance with existing tax laws

2.1 Ensure compliance with existing policies or manual to standardize payment of

local taxes

2.2 Coordinate with Accounting Department and Permits & Licensing

2.3 Reviews documents and computations prior to transmittal

2.4 Seeks approval from the management for payment of local taxes

TAX COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Ensures company/ies compliance with existing tax laws, rules and regulations

3.1 Prepares Overall Tax Risk Assessment and Review Procedures for the Group.

3.2 Meets with target SBU for engagement kick off

3.3 Conducts audit procedure and prepares report and recommendations (based on the

assigned scope of work and complexity of issue)

3.4 Presents findings and recommendation to target SBU's management

3.5 Monitors implementation of recommendations/reforms

TAX ASSESSMENT

Responsible for disputed/resolved tax assessments

4.1 Coordinates with tax authorities

4.2 Reviews documents prior to submission to the tax authorities

4.3 Reviews findings, and determines initial defenses and reconciling items

4.4 Prepares and finalizes position papers

4.5 Seeks approval from the management for payment of deficiency taxes

INTERNAL TAX ADVISORY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Provide tax advisory services and support to business units

5.1 Performs initial assessment of inquiry or requests

5.2 Delegates task or prepares written deliverables, depending on complexity of issues

5.3 Reviews, finalizes and releases response/written deliverables

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Initiate project/s to simplify or optimize a process, reduce errors and/or improve tax

compliance

6.1 Review the current practices and process of BUs with issues noted during tax

compliance review or consultation; or any process which can be simplified or

improved

6.2 Suggest feasible and cost-efficient alternatives / redesign the process or automate,

to simplify or optimize a process, reduce errors and/or improve tax compliance

6.3 Prepare report and discuss proposal with Manager. Secure necessary approvals.

6.4 Initiate the project and change management. Implement process improvement

and test the change.

6.5 Cascade the process improvement to BUs concerned. Monitor compliance and

challenges encountered.

6.6 Finalize documentation on process improvement.

Tax Manager - CPA - 5yrs Experience - Malate, Manila