Tax Compliance Manager

Job Summary:

The Tax Compliance Officer monitors and reviews the Company's compliance on tax requirements.The position assists the Controller in the development of tax planning programs and strategies and provides management with updates on the latest applicable tax rulings, circulars, and memoranda.

Primary Functions:

Tax Compliance Review:

- Oversee compliance to tax regulations, including filing of returns and corresponding remittances, for both local and national, of House of Investments, Inc. (HI) and HI-managed companies;

- Ensure the filing of returns and remittances are done as scheduled;

- Ensure that applicable tax rates are updated in the computation of tax obligations;

- Review and validate reported revenues and expenses per tax return;

- Evaluate summary listings required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

- Review and compare reported revenues and expenses per books against tax-related reports.

Tax Assessment Review and Analysis:

- Assist Accounting Heads in evaluating the validity of assessment;

- Calcualte and establish actual tax exposure against assessment;

- Draft position paper and gather supporting documents to dispute assessment;

- Recommend available tax remedies to manage tax exposure;

- Prepare reports on the status of on-going tax examinations.

Budget and Cost Management:

- Evaluate tax position of the Company and recommend ways to save on taxes;

- Monitor tax compliance of each Company to avoid penalties;

- Monitor and ensure timely collection of certificates of creditable withholding taxes and timing of application.

Tax Planning:Assist in the implementation of tax planning activities to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements;

Tax Updates;

Qualifications:

Graduate of BS Accountancy

CPA Board Passer

Good Leadership Skills

With more than 5 years of progressive experience in Tax Accounting

With established foundation and experience in the overall general accounting functions, including taxation, financial reporting and administration/ management of accounting system

Has strong analytical, good communication skills and has the ability to manage various tasks and deadlines

Proficient in MS Office applications especially in MS Excel