ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Philippine Blue Cross Biotech Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Blue Cross Biotech Corporation in Metro Manila is seeking a skilled tax professional to manage end-to-end tax compliance. The role involves maintaining tax accounts, ensuring timely filing of VAT, income tax, and withholding taxes, and coordinating with external consultants.

The ideal candidate has a background in Philippine taxation, experience with BIR processes, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software. CPA is preferred but not required, with a readiness to join immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Financial Management, or equivalent.
• CPA license is preferred but not required
• With at least three years of relevant working experience in the same position
• Background in Philippine taxation and BIR compliance
• Experience in preparing and filing income tax returns, including VAT, withholding taxes, and income tax
• Familiarity with BIR processes, eBIRForms/eFPS, and other government compliance requirements is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Preferably can start immediately or within a short notice period

Responsibilities

• Maintain, reconcile, and review tax-related accounts, schedules, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and ensure the timely preparation, submission, and payment of local and national tax obligations, including AFS, GIS, Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, and other statutory filings.
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable BIR, SEC, LGU, and other government regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors on tax audits, BIR assessments, regulatory inquiries, and related filings.
• Monitor tax compliance requirements and provide appropriate guidance and support to other departments on tax-related matters.
• Establish and maintain appropriate tax compliance controls and ensure proper documentation of tax-related transactions.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documents to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Identify potential tax compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures and process improvements.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Financial Management, or equivalent




• CPA license is preferred but not required




• With at least three years of relevant working experience in the same position




• Background in Philippine taxation and BIR compliance




• Experience in preparing and filing income tax returns, including VAT, withholding taxes, and income tax




• Familiarity with BIR processes, eBIRForms/eFPS, and other government compliance requirements is an advantage.




• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.




• Preferably can start immediately or within a short notice period

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, reconcile, and review tax-related accounts, schedules, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.




• Manage and ensure the timely preparation, submission, and payment of local and national tax obligations, including AFS, GIS, Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, and other statutory filings.




• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable BIR, SEC, LGU, and other government regulatory requirements.




• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors on tax audits, BIR assessments, regulatory inquiries, and related filings.




• Monitor tax compliance requirements and provide appropriate guidance and support to other departments on tax-related matters.




• Establish and maintain appropriate tax compliance controls and ensure proper documentation of tax-related transactions.




• Review financial transactions and supporting documents to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance with applicable regulations.




• Identify potential tax compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures and process improvements.