Compliance Specialist

Crown Worldwide Group; Biñan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

PTO 15-20 days

Performance bonus

Job summary

Crown Worldwide Group is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure the company’s adherence to tax, regulatory, and reporting obligations across government bodies in the Philippines.

You will monitor changes in BIR, PEZA, SEC, BOC and LGUs, prepare filings, maintain records, and coordinate with external consultants and authorities to support audits and compliance reviews. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in regulatory compliance, taxation, corporate compliance, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements (BIR, PEZA, SEC).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely compliance with regulatory, statutory, and reportorial requirements of the Company.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, circulars, and guidelines issued by BIR, PEZA, SEC, BOC, LGUs, and other agencies.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate filing of tax returns, information returns, and other tax reports.
• Maintain proper records and documentation supporting tax filings and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities during audits and investigations.
• Support PEZA audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with Corporate Secretary and external counsel on regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Documentation Control

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Integrity and Professionalism

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people’s lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible.

We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential.

Discover Crown. www.crownworldwide.com

Role Summary

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, permits, licenses, and reporting requirements mandated by government agencies and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Economic

Zone Authority (PEZA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Local

Government Units (LGUs), and other relevant authorities.

The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, preparing and filing compliance reports, coordinating with government agencies, maintaining compliance documentation, and supporting internal stakeholders to ensure continued adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and reportorial requirements of the Company.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, circulars, and guidelines issued by BIR, PEZA, SEC, BOC, LGUs, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on Company operations and recommend necessary actions.
• BIR Compliance
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the timely filing of tax returns, information returns, and other taxrelated reports.
• Monitor compliance with tax regulations and documentary requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities during audits, investigations, and
• Maintain proper records and documentation supporting tax filings and compliance activities.

PEZA Compliance

• Prepare and submit PEZA reportorial requirements and applications.
• Coordinate with PEZA officers regarding operational, fiscal, and regulatory concerns.
• Monitor compliance with PEZA registration conditions, incentives, and reporting obligations.
• Support PEZA audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• SEC Compliance
• Ensure timely filing of SEC reportorial requirements, including but not limited to General Information Sheets (GIS), Audited Financial Statements (AFS), and other required disclosures.
• Maintain corporate records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with Corporate Secretary and external legal counsel on regulatory matters as

Other Government and Regulatory Requirements

• Coordinate the renewal and maintenance of business permits, licenses, registrations, and
• certifications.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies regarding compliance matters.
• Prepare documentation and support requirements for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar to track submission deadlines and regulatory

obligations.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop and maintain compliance trackers and databases.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for management.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required records and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to compliance processes and controls.
• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to departments on compliance-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, preferably CPA.
• At least 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance, taxation, corporate compliance, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements, particularly those related to BIR, PEZA, and SEC.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, taxation, and government reportorial requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Attention to Detail
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Documentation Control
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity and Professionalism

Other Duties and Management Prerogative

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and are not exhaustive.

Depending on the operational requirements, business needs, organizational priorities, or management discretion, the employee may be assigned additional duties, special projects, or responsibilities that are not specifically described in this Job Description.

The employee may also be transferred, temporarily or

permanently, to another section, department, function, or work assignment for which the employee is qualified, provided such assignment is in accordance with applicable Company policies and labor laws.

The employee is expected to perform all assigned duties diligently and cooperate with management in

supporting the Company's business objectives.

What we offer

• Work in international environment supporting clients from all over APAC, work with colleagues from multiple countries on daily basis
• Work in a dynamic team with opportunities for growth
• Learning opportunities in the field of relocations, international logistics and mobility
• Work on new projects for an industry leader with over 50 years history
• Summary of benefits offered (health, life and personal accident insurances, birthday leave, 2 days volunteering leave, PTO's from 15 and up to 20days)
• Performance bonus
• CSR, ED&I, Work-life balance initiatives

Call to action

If all above mentioned sounds interesting and motivating for you (and you have a suitable profile) we are looking forward to receiving your updated CV and discussing your career!

Company Values

At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by.

• We are CARING about people and their experience
• Always DETERMINED to do our best and to always keep improving
• We are genuinely THERE when our customers and colleagues need us
• We encourage the SHARING of knowledge amongst each other
• We continuously remain OPEN-MINDED to stay innovative

Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, gender orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.