The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving the company's PEZA and investment incentives compliance framework. The role will ensure timely submission of all PEZA regulatory requirements, maintenance of incentive eligibility, coordination with government agencies, management of compliance audits, and mitigation of regulatory risks that may impact the company's incentives and operating licenses. This position serves as the primary liaison with PEZA, BOI, BIR, and other regulatory agencies, while providing strategic guidance to management on incentive compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all PEZA and investment incentives compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulations, agreements, and incentive requirements.
- Monitor regulatory updates affecting PEZA, BOI, and similar regulatory environments.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports.
- Act as the primary liaison with PEZA and other government agencies, managing regulatory communications, inspections, inquiries, and compliance requests.
- Oversee the application, renewal, amendment, and approval processes for investment incentives, including the facilitation of Certificates of Incentives, VAT Zero-Rating Certifications, Income Tax Holiday validations, and other PEZA-related approvals.
- Manage compliance requirements to sustain investment incentives by monitoring incentive utilization and adherence to grant conditions.
- Identify potential compliance risks or gaps, and implement corrective actions to safeguard incentive eligibility and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise and coach Compliance Associates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business or related field.
- Big 4 experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) highly preferred.
- Strong experience in regulatory compliance, tax incentives, PEZA, BOI, or government reporting.
- Experience in accounting, tax, audit, or compliance functions.
- CPA qualification is not required but is highly preferred.
