Tax Officer (CPA Required)

LH Paragon, Inc. (LHPI) is looking for a Tax Officer. Reporting to the Tax Director, the successful candidate will handle the Company's day-to-day tax operations, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and compliance of all tax obligations for LHPI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance and Operations

• Execute day-to-day tax compliance activities for LHP.I
• Maintain accurate tax records, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather tax-related information and ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Liaise with the BIR, LGUs, and other government agencies, including attending tax filings, assessments, audits, and other fieldwork as required.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax-related schedules.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities involving tax accounts.
• Ensure proper recording and reconciliation of tax-related transactions.

3. Audit & Regulatory Support

• Assist in BIR examinations, tax audits, and assessments.
• Prepare documentary requirements and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.

4. Process Improvement

• Monitor updates to tax laws, BIR issuances, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of tax compliance initiatives, process improvements, and internal controls.
• Identify and escalate tax risks or compliance issues to the Tax Director.

5. Reports & Other Duties

• Prepare tax reports, analyses, and other documentation required by Management.
• Perform other tax, accounting, finance, or compliance-related duties as assigned by the Tax Director or Management.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a related field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
2. 1–2 years of relevant tax experience, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, local taxes, and statutory tax compliance.
3. Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and financial reporting standards.
4. Experience in preparing tax returns, tax reconciliations, and supporting tax audits.
5. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
7. Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or a similar public accounting firm is highly preferred.

Work Setup: We offer Hybrid/Hyflex Work Arrangement

• Hybrid – work from anywhere model (onsite and remote options)
• Flexible – flexible working times within core work hours

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO Coverage - Comprehensive Healthcare Program and Benefits for Employees and Extended Healthcare Benefit and Assistance for Dependents
• Generous Leave Credits - Vacation Leaves, Sick Leaves, and Birthday Leave
• Work Tools (i.e., Company-provided SIM Card Mobile Data Plan, and Laptop and accessories)
• Competitive Salary Package