Your role

As a Tax Associate at Equity Labs, you will be the primary point of contact for our clients regarding their tax matters. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate tax reviews and navigating tax assessments with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). To excel in this role, you should demonstrate:

Expert Tax Handling: Efficiently resolve and address complex tax issues for assigned clients, particularly those involving BIR Letter of Assessments (LOA).
Independent Client Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, representing them in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities.
Comprehensive Compliance Knowledge: Maintain a strong understanding of Philippine tax laws and regulations, ensuring client compliance with the BIR and other relevant bodies.
Professional Communication: Demonstrate confidence and professionalism in interactions with clients and government officials.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek to improve tax-related workflows and ensure high-quality service delivery.

What we look for

We are seeking a highly competent Tax Associate with a strong background in Philippine taxation and experience handling BIR LOAs. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, manage client relationships effectively, and provide expert guidance on tax matters.

What you can expect from us

We are a team of accounting and finance professionals that have built a strong branding in the startup sector in the Philippines and the region. Working with us, you can expect to:

Learn from leading corporate finance and accounting professionals
Work directly with leading startups in the Philippines and outside the Philippines
Earn highly competitive compensation package while learning on-the-job
Work with a tightly knit team of associates that will be working till the wee hours with you (sorry, delivering the best quality of service also demands... additional working hours)
Challenge yourself regularly while continuously learning on the go

Compensation package

Tax associates are offered highly competitive compensation package which includes the following baseline benefits:

Salary ranging from Php32,500 [minimum qualifications] to Php45,000 per month
HMO cover upon regularization
Discretionary bonus scheme
Bi-annual salary appraisals

Other benefits will be offered depending on the interview process.

Preferred Experience

Qualifications (Minimum)

Certified Public Accountant
At least two years of working experience in tax roles in major accounting firms
Ability to communicate in oral and written English
Experience in handling LOAs and representing clients with the BIR

Qualifications (Desired)

Experience in settlement of tax cases and procedural due process
Working experience in Big 4 accounting firms
Knowledgeable in cross-border taxation and transfer pricing policies

Tax Associate

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