Tax and Compliance Manager

Finance And Back Office Taguig City, National Capital Region

Primary functions include:

Develop effective Company internal tax and compliance procedures, processes, and policies to ensure adherence to applicable tax and compliance laws and regulations.
Calculate and review all tax obligations working with external advisors, auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure tax obligations are met on time and correctly calculated/paid.
File all tax returns, and prepare all other regulatory requirements on time, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and implement strategic tax planning programs for all necessary taxes to paid by the Company and its stakeholders.
Assess risks and advise management on on-going tax and compliance audits and concerns.
Liaise with tax authorities and government regulators.
Assist external auditors during audits of taxes and compliance transactions.
Support Finance Team in appropriate accounting for tax and completing government compliance-related matters/submissions.
Identify tax and regulatory issues and concerns associated by reviewing contracts and other documents to be executed with Clients, Vendors, and other External Parties.
Keep up to date with the latest tax and compliance laws and regulations and ensure that the company is compliant.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Certified Public Accountant License is required)
4 years managerial experience in high growth organizations handling tax and compliance, performing tax computation, reconciliation, planning and analysis of tax practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience with PEZA and BOI – registered Entities is a must.
Strong Computer skills, MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, etc.
Accounting/Financial software experience, experience with Xero is preferredPrior experience as Tax and Compliance Officer/Associate in any Audit Firm is preferred.

PERSONAL SKILLS & QUALITIES

Good English communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder and people management skills
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
Strong time management with a sense of urgency to deliver with TAT
Strong and High Attention to details and documentation
Precise and accurate attention to detail a must
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to quickly adapt and provide resolutions
Must demonstrate initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude – solutions-oriented and results focused