Job Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

THIS ROLE:

The role serves as the primary point person for tax and statutory compliance, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and submission of all tax returns, including withholding taxes, VAT, and income tax returns. It involves maintaining and reconciling tax working papers, safeguarding supporting documents, and ensuring all compliance records are properly organized and aligned with their corresponding tax filings. The position also acts as the main liaison between the company and external tax consultants, provides support during month-end and year-end closing processes as well as statutory audits, and assists in budgeting and forecasting activities related to tax and compliance matters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• You'll serve as the primary point of contact for tax and statutory compliance, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and coordinating with external tax consultants.
• You'll prepare, maintain, and reconcile tax working papers, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and aligned with corresponding tax returns.
• You'll manage the timely filing and submission of all tax returns, including withholding taxes, VAT, and income tax returns.
• You'll ensure supporting documents and compliance records are properly maintained, organized, and readily available for reporting and audit purposes.
• You'll support month-end and year-end closing activities, statutory audits, and budgeting and forecasting initiatives related to tax and compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience, and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU:

• You'll hold a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and bring at least 2 years of experience in Philippine tax accounting.
• You'll ideally have experience with PEZA and/or BOI compliance, though this is preferred and not required.
• You'll demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• You'll be a self-starter with a high sense of responsibility, accountability, and self-discipline.
• You'll possess excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.