About the Role
We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor (Tax) to lead the company's tax compliance and related accounting activities in the Philippines.
This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax compliance, maintaining strong accounting and tax controls, supporting audits and regulatory requirements, and providing guidance on tax-related matters.
The successful candidate will lead a small team of 2–3 direct reports and work closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities as required.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Management
- Oversee the company's end-to-end Philippine tax compliance activities and ensure all statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Review and ensure timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual BIR tax returns and other regulatory submissions.
- Monitor compliance with VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other applicable Philippine tax requirements.
- Review tax computations, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation prior to submission.
- Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and other government requirements and assess their impact on the business.
- Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate exposures.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on tax-related matters and transactions.
- Maintain complete and organized tax records and documentation for regulatory and audit purposes.
Tax Audit & Regulatory Matters
- Coordinate and support BIR audits, tax assessments, and other regulatory examinations.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities on tax-related matters.
- Prepare and review schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents required for audits and tax inquiries.
- Ensure timely resolution of tax-related issues and discrepancies.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Review tax-related accounting entries and ensure proper recording and reconciliation of tax accounts.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure consistency between accounting records, tax returns, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, particularly those involving tax and statutory accounts.
- Support the preparation of financial and management reports as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and tax processes, controls, and reporting.
Team Leadership
- Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 2–3 accounting/tax professionals.
- Review the team's work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with deadlines.
- Provide coaching, technical guidance, and support to team members.
- Allocate workloads and monitor deliverables to ensure timely completion of tax and accounting requirements.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA is an advantage but not mandatory, provided the candidate has strong relevant tax experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, or finance, with solid experience in Philippine tax compliance.
- Prior experience supervising or leading a small accounting/tax team is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and tax compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with BIR tax filings, VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and related statutory requirements.
- Experience handling or supporting BIR audits and tax assessments is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the company's tax and compliance requirements.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is technically strong in Philippine taxation but also comfortable leading a small team and working across the business.
Candidates from in-house tax/accounting teams or companies with complex tax compliance requirements are encouraged to apply.
