Tax Analyst

Job Qualifications

Formal Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law.
• Postgraduate studies in Taxation, Finance, or related fields are a plus.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is a plus.
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of career experience in tax.
  
  

Languages

• English — advanced or fluent
• Filipino — native or fluent
  
  

Areas of Skill and Knowledge Area

Requirement

• Technical Skills
  
  

Deep knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, personal income tax (PIT), documentary stamp tax (DST), and transfer pricing.

Experience with tax audits, tax planning, tax advisory, and compliance processes.

Strong understanding of international taxation and cross-border transactions.

Familiarity with tax implications of M&A and corporate restructurings.

Knowledge of BIR electronic filing systems (eFPS/eBIR) and compliance platforms.

• Soft Skills
  
  

Results orientation

Team Work

Analytical Thinking

Internal & External Customer service

Job Responsibilities

• preparation and review of TP documentation, local files, and reporting requirements in accordance with BIR Revenue Regulations and OECD guidelines.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for savings within business operations.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of new business structures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary contact for tax-related queries and provide insightful guidance on business operations.
• Advise on intercompany pricing for related-party transactions and ensure alignment with corporate transfer pricing policies.
  
  

Tax Audits & Authorities

• Act as the main liaison with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), handling inquiries, audits, and potential disputes.
• Manage requests for tax treaty relief applications (TTRA), certificate of residence, and filing extensions.
• Supervise tax litigation processes and manage tax-related legal matters with internal and external advisors.
• Ensure proper responses to tax assessments (Preliminary Assessment Notice, Formal Letter of Demand) and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
  
  

Internal & External Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and collaborate with business CFOs, Controllers, and external tax advisors to align tax strategies with business objectives.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring tax compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Provide tax training and awareness to internal teams to enhance compliance and efficiency.
  
  

Team Development

• Provide training to the Philippine tax team, including onboarding, periodic refresher sessions, and updates on regulatory changes.
• Assess skill gaps and define an annual training plan aligned to compliance deadlines (CIT, VAT, WHT, PIT, DST, TP documentation) and internal control requirements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, checklists, and a knowledge repository to standardize tax processes across agencies and the shared service center.
• Coach and mentor team members through on-the-job reviews, case discussions, and feedback to improve technical capability and judgment.
• Track training effectiveness (e.g., filing accuracy, timeliness, audit findings) and continuously improve the program based on results and stakeholder feedback.
  
  

Preferred: AI & Process Improvement

• Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes, with a focus on actively identifying practical use cases and efficiency gains.