Corporate Financial Tax and Compliance Officer

Save the Children Philippines; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Children Philippines is seeking a Corporate Financial Tax and Compliance Officer to support the Accounting Manager in maintaining financial integrity and regulatory compliance in the South Triangle, Manila region. The role focuses on documentation, reporting, and adherence to donor requirements, with no treasury responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in financial accounting, audit, or compliance, strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, and experience with ERP-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CPA or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Ongoing professional development in taxation, audit, or financial compliance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance documentation and ensure adherence to donor requirements and tax laws.
• Support statutory reporting, tax filings, and audit processes.
• Ensure documentation aligns with policies and internal controls; avoid treasury functions.

Skills

Financial accounting

Audit

Compliance

Tax compliance

ERP systems

Documentation review

Internal controls

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Save the Children Philippines | Fixed-Term

Corporate Financial Tax and Compliance Officer

South Triangle, Philippines | Posted on 09/18/2026

• State/Province National Capital Region (Manila)
• Country Philippines

About Us

What We Do

Save the Children Philippines works hard every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. When crises strike, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond.

We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Description

The Corporate FinancialCompliance and Tax Compliance Officer supports the Accounting Manager inensuring the organization’s financial integrity, compliance with statutoryand donor requirements, and adherence to tax laws and financial reportingstandards. The position holder provides quality assuranceover financial transactions and ensures all documentation complies with financemanuals, procurement policies, and donor requirements.

The role is responsible for reviewingfinancial transactions, maintaining compliance documentation, statutoryreporting managing tax filings, and supporting audit processes, ensuringaccuracy, completeness, and timely submission, and that all financialactivities align with internal policies and applicable regulations. The roleplays a critical part in ensuring the organization maintains a strong internalcontrol environment and meets all legal and financial obligations.

This position does not handle treasury functions such as cash custody, fund disbursement, or banktransactions; its focus is on compliance oversight, documentation accuracyand reporting integrity.

Requirements

Essential skills,knowledge or experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years ofrelevant experience in financial accounting, audit, or compliance.
• Strong understanding ofPhilippine taxation laws, BIR processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of financialsystems (ERP) and standard accounting workflows.
• Proven experience indocument review, audit support, and internal control processes.
• Excellent attention todetail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong interpersonalskills with the ability to coordinate across finance, operations, and externalpartners.
• High level ofintegrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Desirable skills,knowledge or experience

• Experience in non-profit or donor-fundedorganizations.
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting, fundtransfers, and grant compliance.
• Exposure to ERP systems or digital financialplatforms.
• Experience working with external auditors andregulatory agencies.
• Understanding of internal audit frameworks orrisk management.

Required educationand qualifications (certifications,licenses, accreditations, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or arelated field (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalentqualification (preferred).
• Ongoing professional development in taxation,audit, or financial compliance is an advantage.

1. Retirement Plan or Performance Completion Benefit
2. Year-end Bonus
3. HMO
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Life and Accident Insurance
6. Employee Learning and Development
7. Statutory Benefits
8. Time off and Leave of Absences