General Accountant – Tax Compliance

Xinyx Design Consultancy & Services, Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Xinyx Design Consultancy & Services, Inc. in Metro Manila seeks a seasoned Tax and Accounting professional to oversee compliance and reporting. The role focuses on tax returns, VAT, BIR interactions, audits, and accurate financial recordkeeping.

You will coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and government agencies; ensure timely filing; review contracts for tax treatment; and guide the team in accounting operations per ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting and tax compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation and BIR regulations.
• Experience in financial accounting and general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in audit coordination and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding taxes, final taxes, DST, and other applicable taxes.
• Support BIR examinations, audits, assessments, and tax-related projects.
• Prepare responses to tax notices, inquiries, and audit findings.
• Coordinate tax-related matters with government agencies, external consultants, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Review contracts and transactions to ensure correct tax treatment.
• Maintain accurate tax records and compliance documentation.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting entries and financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and schedules.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in ISO-compliant manner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding taxes, final taxes, DST, and other applicable taxes.
• Support BIR examinations, audits, assessments, and tax-related projects.
• Prepare responses to tax notices, inquiries, and audit findings.
• Coordinate tax-related matters with government agencies, external consultants, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Review contracts and transactions to ensure correct tax treatment.
• Maintain accurate tax records and compliance documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding taxes, final taxes, DST, and other applicable taxes.
• Support BIR examinations, audits, assessments, and tax-related projects.
• Prepare responses to tax notices, inquiries, and audit findings.
• Coordinate tax-related matters with government agencies, external consultants, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Review contracts and transactions to ensure correct tax treatment.
• Maintain accurate tax records and compliance documentation.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding taxes, final taxes, DST, and other applicable taxes.
• Support BIR examinations, audits, assessments, and tax-related projects.
• Prepare responses to tax notices, inquiries, and audit findings.
• Coordinate tax-related matters with government agencies, external consultants, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Review contracts and transactions to ensure correct tax treatment.
• Maintain accurate tax records and compliance documentation.

Accounting Operations

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries and financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and schedules.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in compliance with company and ISO requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve accounting and audit issues.

Audit and Financial Reporting

• Support annual financial statement audits.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate audit requirements.
• Ensure supporting documents and reconciliations are complete and readily available.
• Assist in the review of financial reports and tax returns.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting and tax compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of:
• Philippine taxation and BIR regulations
• Financial accounting and general ledger reconciliation
• Audit coordination and financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and compliance requirements

Nice to have:

• Experience handling BIR audits, assessments, and tax investigations
• Experience working with external auditors, legal counsel, and government agencies
• Exposure to ISO documentation and process compliance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage but not required