Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare tax computations, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, income tax, withholding tax, and other local taxes.
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely remittance of tax payments to avoid penalties.

Tax Audit Support

• Assist in handling tax audits and liaising with tax authorities.
• Gather and organize documentation to support tax positions during audits.
• Assist in addressing tax notices, ensuring prompt resolution of issues raised by tax authorities.

Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in monitoring regulatory updates and ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including the submission of required reports to government agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, LGUs, etc.).
• Maintain a calendar of filing deadlines for all statutory and compliance requirements.

Internal Controls and Policy Adherence

• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support the development and update of tax and compliance-related company policies as needed.

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Assist in tax planning initiatives to minimize tax exposure and maximize tax efficiency.
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all tax filings, payments, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Ensure documentation is easily accessible for internal or external audit purposes.

Training and Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and other relevant regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in tax preparation, filing, and compliance.
• Familiarity with BIR e-filing systems and other regulatory platforms.
• Strong understanding of Philippine tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (Excel in particular).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work onsite from Mondays to Fridays from 9 AM to 6 PM