Finance Tax Associate (1-year contract)

Work arrangement

Full 5-day work in the office

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

- Handle tax reconciliations and documentation to resolve tax assessments;

- Provide relevant and reliable information for tax queries of internal and external stakeholders;

- Monitor new tax laws, rules and regulations and provide impact assessment relevant to the Company's operations;

- Conduct training for internal stakeholders on applicable tax compliance requirements;

- Collaborate with internal business units to ensure alignment on tax matters;

- Provide support for tax projects and implement continuous improvement ideas for tax compliance processes;

- Handle tax registration updates and provide support for business permit renewal;

- Support the tax team in identifying, managing tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax risks including thorough documentation of tax positions taken, contract reviews, etc.;

- Coordinating ad-hoc tax-driven business initiatives locally and regionally

Qualifications & Skills

- A self-starter, who is detailed-oriented, resourceful, able to work independently, multi-task and efficiently manage multiple tight deadlines.

- Excellent business focus and able to propose solutions to tax issues after consulting with internal business stakeholders and external and internal tax, legal and financial advisors

- Good communication skill who can establish close collaboration with internal stakeholder and manage external advisors.

- Pro-active, hands on, enthusiastic and not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo

- Experience with E-commerce would be an advantage, but not a requirement

- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and/or Law Degree with focus in Taxation, Accounting, or related fields

- 1-2 years tax experience in public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/or MNC handling tax projects and tax audits;

- Deep familiarity with the current tax laws, rules and regulations in the Philippines specifically on tax audit requirements;

- Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge and experiences on taxation;

- Experience in conducting knowledge sharing of relevant tax laws, rules and regulations;