Our client is in search of a knowledgeable and dependable Senior Tax Accountant to ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations while providing insights to optimise tax efficiency. This role is a key contributor to tax and regulatory compliance, accounting process improvements, and business-critical projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in PH tax compliance, critical thinking skills, and a passion for driving efficiency and accuracy in tax processes.
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Makati
Keywords: Tax Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Accounting Support, Process Optimization
Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and dependable Senior Tax Accountant to ensure compliance with Philippine tax regulations while providing insights to optimise tax efficiency. This role is a key contributor to tax and regulatory compliance, accounting process improvements, and business-critical projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in PH tax compliance, critical thinking skills, and a passion for driving efficiency and accuracy in tax processes.
* Ensure full compliance with Philippine tax laws and regulations
* Contribute to accounting process improvements
* Work on business-critical projects
What you'll do:
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's compliance with all relevant Philippine tax laws. You will be responsible for handling all aspects of tax calculations, filings, payments, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Your expertise will be crucial in staying abreast of new regulations, performing Book-to-Tax reconciliations, assisting in account reconciliations, supporting the Accounting Manager in various filings, providing guidance on new business initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams for process optimization, and collaborating with the accounting team for improved accuracy.
* Ensure full compliance with Philippine tax laws and regulations, including tax calculations, filings, and payments for VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and other tax obligations.
* Handle official receipt issuance and related tax documentation requirements.
* Maintain proper documentation and work closely with external tax consultants on tax health checks, audits, and compliance reviews.
* Stay up to date with new tax regulations and proactively assess their impact on the company.
* Perform Book-to-Tax reconciliation, identifying temporary and permanent tax differences.
* Assist in month-end and year-end tax-related account reconciliations.
* Support the Accounting Manager in SEC and other government filings.
* Provide guidance on tax implications related to new business initiatives and product launches.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize tax processes and reporting efficiency.
* Collaborate with the accounting team to streamline processes and improve tax reporting accuracy.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Tax Accountant position brings a wealth of experience in PH tax compliance, including tax filings, reconciliations, and audits. You are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 4 years of experience in the field. Your strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, regulations, and processes will be crucial to your success in this role. You have proven experience in Book-to-Tax reconciliation and analyzing temporary and permanent tax differences. Your proficiency in accounting systems, particularly NetSuite, and working with large financial datasets is essential. You possess high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a problem-solving mindset. Excellent English communication skills are also required.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
* At least 4 years of experience in PH tax compliance, including tax filings, reconciliations, and audits.
* Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, regulations, and processes.
* Experience in Book-to-Tax reconciliation and analyzing temporary and permanent tax differences.
* Proficiency in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and working with large financial datasets.
* High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
* Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and strategic approach to tax challenges.
* Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
* Experience supporting tax audits and handling tax assessments.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and a strong focus on employee growth and development. They offer a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Their employees enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pensions contributions, and numerous training opportunities.
What's next:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity, don't hesitate!
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