Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial, tax, and statutory reporting processes. The role oversees tax compliance, regulatory submissions, statutory audits, account reconciliations, and financial controls to ensure adherence to local regulations and company policies. As a key member of the Finance team, the Senior Accountant supports business operations by maintaining accurate financial records, managing compliance requirements, mitigating financial and regulatory risks, and providing accounting expertise to management. The position also serves as the primary liaison with tax authorities, auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to support sound financial governance and operational excellence.

Key Tasks & Deliverable

Main Task :

Responsible for accurate and timely submission of various Corporate tax returns including but not limited to Creditable Withholding tax, Final Withholding tax, Valued Added tax and Income tax.
Responsible for the submission of documentary requirements / schedules to support the tax returns.
Perform monthly tax reconciliations for all tax types (3-way recon of tax returns, schedules and supporting documents).
Perform monthly reconciliation of Statutory accounts (SSS, PHIC and HDMF) to ensure that there are no discrepancies on the EE/ER Contributions remitted and loans paid.
Annual application of tax residence certificate for cross border services.
Responsible for registration or information update with BIR and SEC.
Responsible for compliance of local regulatory tax and statutory requirements.
Responsible for the completion and updating of the entities permits and licenses that are necessary for the business.
Responsible for the completion of Year-end Statutory audit and completion of Financial statements.
Liase with tax authorities/auditors/consultants during BIR Tax Audit, negotiate tax issues and file appeals, if necessary.
Responsible for compliance of DSV Group Tax & Legal requirements.
Responsible in preparing / updating Work Instructions based on recent tax regulations.
Responsible in processing of permits with LGU.
Responsible in annual renewal of Export Oriented Enterprise (EOE) certification with DTI-EMB

Other Tasks:

Support in the clean-up of financial books and statement related to tax and statutory accounts.
Monitor contracts, board minutes and Secretary's certificate. POC for tax, legal and compliance matters of the Company.
POC for external vendor contracts and Intra-Group agreement.
Assist in ensuring all internal controls and procedures are properly documented and key financial controls are operating effectively.
Supports Finance Manager and Financial Controller in all general accounting and finance budgeting related processes, issues and projects.
Compliance with internal regulations, procedures, law and managers orders, including labor regulations, regulations on remuneration and other internal regulations in the company, including company's intellectual property protection.
Keep abreast of tax laws, regulation changes and development relating to tax and compliance.
Other tasks or projects assigned by the Finance Manager or Management.

Qualifications

Education and skills:

Graduate of BS Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant is a MUST
Tax Certification is a plus4. Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus
Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Time Management
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in PH taxation, statutory compliance and reporting, preferably have worked in Big 4 firms in the country.
Must have a relevant work experience in Local finance, record to report, treasury, asset management and financial reporting
Must have relevant work experience in Statutory and Tax audit.
Updated with IFRS Accounting standards
Knowledge in SAP and BIR websites - eFPS, aAFS, ORUS, BIR Excel Uploader.
Broad knowledge base on tax planning and strategies.