Associate [Non-CPA]

Equity Labs; Makati; On-site; PHP 184,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO cover

Discretionary bonus

Bi-annual salary appraisals

Job summary

Equity Labs is seeking a Compliance Associate to manage tax and regulatory compliance for clients in the Philippines. You will liaise with government agencies, oversee filings, handle document management, and support accounting and payroll processes.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong English communication, and willingness to work extended hours to deliver high-quality client compliance work. Office presence 2–3 days weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of BIR tax compliance.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison with government agencies; travel as needed.
• Oversee tax filings and employer-related agencies (DOLE, SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig).
• Handle crucial documents with proper filing and maintenance.
• Support accounting tasks for clients, ensuring timely records.
• Assist payroll processes and ensure accurate, timely payments.
• Report to the office 2–3 days a week to liaise with the team.

Skills

BIR tax compliance

Organization

English communication

Job description

As an compliance associate, you are expected to prepare, maintain and update tax and regulatory compliance requirements for our clients. For you to be successful in this role, you are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Government Liaison: Act as the main point of contact with government agencies. This will require direct liaising and travel as needed.
• Monitoring and Reporting Compliance: Oversee the monitoring of compliance across the business. This includes tax filings and managing employer-related government agencies such as DOLE, SSS, Philhealth, and Pag-ibig.
• Document Management: Handle crucial documents, ensuring they are appropriately sorted, filed, and maintained.
• Accounting Support: Aid in the day-to-day recording of transactions for our accounting clients, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Payroll Support: Assist in the payroll processes for clients, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Office Reporting: Report to the office 2 to 3 days a week, or as required, to support and liaise with the team.

What we look for

Compliance associates should be extremely keen to detail and willing to work extended hours delivering exceptional client compliance work. As our compliance associates work closely with different government and regulatory agencies, exceptional oral and written communication skills are expected.

What you can expect from us

We are a team of accounting and finance professionals that have built a strong branding in the startup sector in the Philippines and the region. Working with us, you can expect to:

• Learn from leading corporate finance and accounting professionals
• Work directly with leading startups in the Philippines and outside the Philippines
• Earn highly competitive compensation package while learning on-the-job
• Work with a tightly knit team of associates that will be working till the wee hours with you (sorry, delivering the best quality of service also demands... additional working hours)
• Challenge yourself regularly while continuously learning on the go

Compensation package

Compliance associates are offered highly competitive compensation package which includes the following baseline benefits:

• Salary ranging from Php16,500 to Php25,000 per month
• HMO cover upon regularization
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Bi-annual salary appraisals

Other benefits will be offered depending on the interview process.

Preferred Experience

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Good understanding of BIR tax compliance
• Highly organized and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in oral and written English

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience in working with government agencies such as BIR, SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig
• Up to two years of working experience in similar roles (e.g., tax compliance or tax advisory practice)
• Ability to establish rapport with our local and foreign clients