Manager Finance

Zuellig Pharma; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in Metro Manila seeks a senior tax professional to govern OnePH Market's tax reporting and compliance under Philippine law. You will lead planning, reporting, and risk minimization to support business decisions.

This role requires 7–10 years in finance/tax, CPA preferred, and strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations. You will collaborate with the CFO, internal teams, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy degree; CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years in finance or taxation with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Advanced degree and experience with government reporting deadlines.
• Expertise in Philippine corporate tax laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Govern and ensure OnePH Market's tax reporting and compliance with Philippine tax laws.
• Lead tax planning to minimize liabilities and risks.
• Manage tax audits and responses to notices from BIR and auditors.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and advise CFO on impact to policies and decisions.
• Coach and mentor associates in upskilling and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Finance experience

Taxation

Supervisory/managerial experience

Tax compliance

Philippine tax laws

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA preferred

Advanced government reporting knowledge

Job description

Job Description

ZUELLIG PHARMA is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Job Purpose

Responsible for governing and ensuring OnePH Market's tax reporting and compliance with the Philippine Tax Law and Regulations. The role spearheads the preparation of tax planning, reporting, in compliance with the Philippine law, minimizing disputes, risks and tax liabilities.

Responsible for governing and ensuring OnePH Market's tax reporting and compliance with the Philippine Tax Law and Regulations. The role spearheads the preparation of tax planning, reporting, in compliance with the Philippine law, minimizing disputes, risks and tax liabilities.

Key Result Areas (kra) / Performance Measures

Quantitative/Qualitative

Tax Compliance

• Manages and reviews Accuracy and timeliness filling of all Tax Returns (Income Tax , VAT, withholding Tax)

Strategic Tax Planning

• Provides strategic planning, reviews and recommendations to minimize tax liabilities, tax savings, opportunities and risks.
• Evaluates the tax implications of company activities and develops strategies to minimize the tax obligations

Tax Audit and Dispute Resolutions

• Leads tax audits and reviews by BIR and 3rd party auditing Firm
• Executes negotiations, resolutions and responses to tax notices

Documentation and Cross Functional Collaboration

• Monitor changes to tax laws and regulations and provide recommendations on changes to existing policies or procedures.
• Advises management and reports to the CFO on future changes /updates of tax regulations and possible impact to the organization and business decisions

People Management

• Coach and mentor Associates in upskilling and business acumen

External stakeholders

• Bureau of Internal Revenue
• Suppliers/Vendors
• Clients
• 3rd party Audit Firms

Internal stakeholders

• ZPC Department Heads
• ZPC employees
• Regional Finance/ Tax Dept

Qualifications

• Graduate of 4 year BS Accountancy course; CPA preferred.
• 7-10 yrs. Working experience in finance, taxation in supervisory and managerial capacity
• Advanced degree and working knowledge in government reportorial and its corresponding deadlines.
• Expertise in understanding of tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency of Philippine corporate tax laws and regulations

Competencies Required

• Exceptional Organizational Skills / business analytics / critical thinking
• Time and People Management capability
• Communication skills (Oral & Written)
• Stakeholders Management & Interpersonal Skills

WHY JOIN ZUELLIG PHARMA

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.

Data Privacy Notice

I understand that while processing my application, my personal data may be shared internally to individuals who will be involved in assessing my application. By proceeding with my application, I hereby give my consent to Zuellig Pharma Corporation/Metro Drug, Inc. to share my personal data internally.

Note

You may view the Zuellig Pharma Data Privacy Policy thru this link for reference - https://www.zuelligpharma.com/privacy-policy .