Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred; unlicensed candidates with at least 5 years of practical

accounting and tax experience will be considered if a suitably experienced CPA is not available.

At least 5 years of relevant experience, including experience as an engagement in-charge, team

lead, or direct supervisor.

Meaningful experience (2+ years) in a Big 4 accounting firm (SGV & Co., KPMG R.G. Manabat &

Co., Isla Lipana & Co./PwC, Deloitte) or another large, reputable audit and advisory firm.

Candidates from a Tax practice background are strongly preferred over Audit-only experience, given

this role's heavy BIR-facing scope. Senior-level candidates, not yet at Manager level, are welcome

to apply.

Strong working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS, including PFRS for

SMEs), BIR regulations, and current issuances (RRs, RMOs, RMCs).

Direct experience handling BIR audits, LOAs, or tax assessments is a strong advantage.
Some experience leading, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior staff, whether as a direct

supervisor or as an engagement in-charge. Candidates without formal direct-report experience are

welcome; this will be actively supported during the ramp-up period.

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft technical memos, protest letters, and

client-facing advisory notes.

Comfortable representing clients in direct, sometimes adversarial, discussions with BIR examiners

and revenue officers.

Adaptable to an SME environment. HMB is a 15-person firm, not a Big 4 practice: there is no

bench of associates to delegate to and no dedicated learning and development function, and the

Supervisor will do hands-on work personally, not only review it.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Compliance Reporting
Technical Accounting Review and Financial Statement Oversight
Tax and Compliance Advisory
BIR Audit, Assessment, and LOA Defense
Team Supervision and Leadership
Training and Continuous Improvement

Tax and Accounting Supervisor