Assists in managing tax reporting, tax planning and tax compliance function. Oversees the completion of accurate tax reports to ensure management has complete picture of all the companies tax obligations. Must have working knowledge of the tax regulations, policies and culture at the national and local levels.
Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance Monitoring
- Tax Updates/Alerts to financial reporting and other relevant business units
- Participation in the Regulatory Compliance Control Group monthly meetings
- Monitoring Regulatory Reports Database
- Tax Compliance Review
- Regional Office Questionnaires
- Corporate Office Questionnaires
Managing Tax Audit, Assessments and Relationships
- Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Local Government Units
Conducting Tax Trainings
- Financial Advisors
- Quarterly Finance updates
- Manager Candidates Program
- Finance and other Business Units
Tax Planning
- Regular review and update of tax treatments and tax saving strategies
- Coordination with Associations on studying and resolving tax issues that affect the business
- Review of tax provisions of contracts and applying for tax treaty relief when necessary
- Other Applications for BIR Rulings and Approvals
- BIR registrations and updates (Computerized Accounting System, Books of Accounts, Authority to Print, Official receipts and other invoices)
- Registration of Retirement Plans, Trusts, etc.
- Transfer Pricing
Handle day-to-day internal tax queries
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Finance
- Law school graduate and/or a Certified Public Accountant an advantage
- Has been in tax practice for at least three to four years with experience in handling tax audits and consultancy work
- Relevant work experience with a reputable audit/tax services firm an advantage
Preferred skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Philippine taxation
- Accuracy and attention to detail. Able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines.
- Advanced organizational skills (planning, time management and file arrangement)
- Advanced verbal and written communications skills plus good listening skills
- Basic analytical, comprehension and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
