The role oversees the company's tax compliance, reporting, and audit requirements to ensure adherence to BIR regulations and timely filing of statutory returns. It supervises and reviews the work of tax staff, ensuring accurate tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Serving as the primary contact during BIR audits, the position coordinates with auditors, consultants, and internal departments to address issues and maintain compliance. The role also provides tax advisory support on business projects and transactions, monitors regulatory changes for timely application, and ensures proper documentation and alignment of tax reports with financial statements to support effective compliance and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance
- Supervise and review works of tax accounting staffs to ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns (e.g., VAT, Income Tax, Compensation Withholding Tax, Expanded Withholding Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax, etc.) through on-time and proper review.
- Review required tax documentation and reports to the BIR and other regulatory bodies prior to submission.
- Oversee inspection and review of transactional documents (e.g., invoices, official receipts, sales and purchase documents) on a sampling basis to ensure proper documentation in compliance with BIR invoicing and recordkeeping requirements.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure timely application and adherence.
Tax Reporting and Reconciliation
- Oversee and perform detailed review of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of tax accounts prepared by staff.
- Time-to-time validation of tax-related entries and balances in the general ledger.
- Analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinate within finance and other departments concerns to ensure alignment between tax reports and financial statements.
BIR Audit Assistance
- Act as the main point of contact during BIR audits.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of all required documents, schedules, and reconciliations to support audit findings.
- Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and BIR examiners to address queries and resolve issues.
- Monitor audit progress and ensure compliance with BIR timelines and requirements.
Advisory and Planning
- Assist in the conduct of tax impact assessments for business projects and propose tax-efficient structures or approaches.
- Assist in the preparation of tax forecast, reports, and analysis needed for reporting and planning.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Provide tax advisory support to internal stakeholders on business transactions, contracts, and compliance requirements.
- Provide regular updates and insights to the Tax Accounting Supervisor.
- Provide tax-related documents as requested by the immediate superior or other departments.
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Oversee organized records of all tax-related documents for audit and reference.
- Support and supervise audit and internal review processes by ensuring documentation is complete, accessible, and up to date.
Others
- Perform all other one-off assignments as required from time to time.
Qualifications
- Graduate of BS Accountancy or any related course
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a similar role. Must have an experience in the field of tax or audit.
