Accountant and Tax Compliance Officer

Lewis Personnel Management; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an accounting professional for a client-based role in Makati, Philippines. The position requires handling day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment and ensuring compliance with local tax laws.

Responsibilities include filing tax returns, handling statutory remittances, supporting audits, reviewing financial documents, and performing month-end and year-end closes to maintain accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Must manage day-to-day accounting operations with focus on tax compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Handle statutory remittances and compliance for BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and LGUs.
• Assist during tax examinations, assessments, and external audits; draft responses to tax notices.
• Review contracts, invoices, and payment vouchers to verify tax treatment.
• Record daily cash receipts, check vouchers, disbursements, and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and trial balances during close.

Job description

Location: The Peninsula, Makati City

Work Arrangement: Day-shift ( 8 AM - 5 PM )

Work Set-Up: Full Onsite

About the Client: They are one of the most trusted platform for watch enthusiasts and collectors to buy, sell and trade vintage to modern watches and time pieces.

About the Role: You will manage day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring full adherence to local tax laws, statutory filings, and financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns
• Handle statutory remittances and compliance requirements for government agencies (such as the BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and local government units/LGUs)
• Assist during tax examinations, assessments, and external audits; draft responses to tax notices and inquiries.
• Review contracts, invoices, and payment vouchers to verify proper tax treatment
• Record daily cash receipts, check vouchers, and disbursement entries, and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and trial balances during month-end and year-end close.