Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Handle tax reconciliations and documentation to resolve tax assessments;
- Provide relevant and reliable information for tax queries of internal and external stakeholders;
- Monitor new tax laws, rules and regulations and provide impact assessment relevant to the Company’s operations;
- Conduct training for internal stakeholders on applicable tax compliance requirements;
- Collaborate with internal business units to ensure alignment on tax matters;
- Provide support for tax projects and implement continuous improvement ideas for tax compliance processes;
- Handle tax registration updates and provide support for business permit renewal;
- Support the tax team in identifying, managing tax planning opportunities and mitigate tax risks including thorough documentation of tax positions taken, contract reviews, etc.;
- Coordinating ad-hoc tax-driven business initiatives locally and regionally
Qualifications & Skills
- A self-starter, who is detailed-oriented, resourceful, able to work independently, multi-task and efficiently manage multiple tight deadlines.
- Excellent business focus and able to propose solutions to tax issues after consulting with internal business stakeholders and external and internal tax, legal and financial advisors
- Good communication skill who can establish close collaboration with internal stakeholder and manage external advisors.
- Pro-active, hands on, enthusiastic and not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo
- Experience with E-commerce would be an advantage, but not a requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and/or Law Degree with focus in Taxation, Accounting, or related fields
- 1-2 years tax experience in public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/or MNC handling tax projects and tax audits;
- Deep familiarity with the current tax laws, rules and regulations in the Philippines specifically on tax audit requirements;
- Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge and experiences on taxation;
- Experience in conducting knowledge sharing of relevant tax laws, rules and regulations;