Assistant Tax Manager

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a Tax Manager to lead the Tax Group and drive compliance for a large corporate client base. The role requires CPA or lawyer credentials with extensive tax practice and strong knowledge of BIR regulations. You will mentor staff and manage cross-border tax issues.

The ideal candidate will excel in communication in English and Tagalog, and demonstrate analytical problem solving, managerial courage, and a results-driven approach to tax strategy.

Qualifications

• Must be a CPA or lawyer with substantial tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax law and BIR regulations.
• Experience leading tax teams and advising on complex matters.
• Proven ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Tax Return Preparations, including submissions of necessary attachments and reports with the BIR.
• Handle the tax compliance requirements of the entire group of companies.
• Assist in Tax Audit Investigation from LGU and the BIR.
• Provide tax advice and conduct trainings and seminars on significant tax matters.
• Assist in the tax compliance requirements of cross border and other complex transactions.
• Draft position papers, requests for ruling, and other documents with government agencies.
• Verbal and written correspondence with government agencies.

Skills

Tax compliance leadership

BIR regulations knowledge

Tax audit handling

People management

Communication (English/Tagalog)

Analytical problem solving

Education

CPA

Lawyer

Job description

PURPOSE (why does the position exist, WITH what objectives and WITHIN what limits):

Given the expanding number of entities and the increasing complexity of tasks within the Tax Group, it is recommended that a Manager be appointed to lead the department.

Education:

Lawyer or Certified Public Accountant

At least 5 years of experience as a CPA in tax practice, or 2–3 years of experience as a lawyer in tax practice, preferably with a Big 4 auditing firm or a law firm specializing in tax.

Business Understanding

Handled entities/clients engaged in IT, real estate, and service business in general.

Technical Knowledge

Able to handle BIR tax compliance requirements (i.e. tax return filings, submission of alphalists, etc.) of large group of companies

Familiar with the Tax Code of the Philippines, BIR issuances, Court decisions, and other related laws, rules and regulations.

Able to assist on audit investigations both with LGU and the BIR.

Ability to provide tax advice.

Basic knowledge on request for rulings with the BIR International Tax Affairs Division, Legal Division and other relevant authorities.

Manpower Planning

People Management

Presentation Skills

Behavioral Skills:

Communication: Excellent communication skills, both in English and in Tagalog, in both written and verbal expressions.

Empathy: Able to feel and understand employee’s concerns and act on their concerns.

Goal-Setting & Planning: Able to set clear & concrete goals, work on action steps and ensure plans are implemented

Managerial Courage: Able to deliver both the good news and the bad news in a direct yet non-confrontational way; faces people's problems upfront and is not afraid to make decisions when called for.

Negotiating: Able to skillfully negotiate through tough situations with both internal and external individuals/groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; works on a win-win solution; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; quickly gains the trust of others and has a good sense of timing.

Persuasive: Able to get the buy-in of leaders and employees on programs or changes that need to be implemented.

Problem Solving: Able to think analytically to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks at all possible answers and solutions to issues and concerns.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Tax Return Preparations, including submissions of necessary attachments and reports with the BIR

Able to handle the tax compliance requirements of the entire group of companies.

Assist in Tax Audit Investigation from LGU and the BIR

Should be well versed of the tax audit investigation process pursuant to the BIR Regulations and the Local Government.

Code To provide tax advice and conducts tax trainings and seminars

Shall be able to provide tax advice on queries, trainings and seminars on significant tax matters and new tax laws, rules and regulations.

Assist in the tax compliance requirements of cross border and other complex transactions

Shall be able to assist in the drafting of position papers, requests for ruling, and other similar documents with government agencies.

Verbal and written/formal correspondence with government agencies

Shall be able to formally respond to inquiries and other matters by government agencies.