Manager, Taxation

NTT Limited; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Manager, Taxation to lead tax planning, reporting and audits across the organization. This senior role partners with executives to align tax strategy with business development and operations.

You will lead a tax team, oversee international and regional tax matters, and guide the adoption of technology tools for efficient compliance in a hybrid work setting. A strong track record in corporate tax and strategic advisory is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance/accounting or related field preferred.
• Registered with a professional body as a Tax Practitioner.
• Advanced international tax experience with knowledge of multiple statutes and regulations across global jurisdictions.
• Advanced track record of managing a group of tax professionals in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm.
• Advanced tax management experience in corporate tax and/or as a senior‑level tax professional in a public accounting firm.
• Advanced technical tax knowledge in a specific area of tax and tax accounting.
• Sense of ownership and pride in own performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Consultative approach in partnering with leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax team through strategic tax planning, compliance‑related projects, and audit readiness.
• Contribute to development and implementation of tax policies, programs, and practices; align transfer pricing mechanisms.
• Evaluate tax implications for new transactions including tax planning and integration for Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence, new ventures, and contracts.
• Oversee international and regional/local tax planning and reporting, including all forms of income and indirect taxes, and tax audits.
• Monitor tax developments and changes, including new international tax laws impacting the organization.
• Provide leadership with technical and strategic tax guidance as a business partner.
• Mentor and lead tax professionals; oversee technology tools used by the tax function.
• Oversee geographic tax compliance, reporting, and forecasting for the consolidated tax group.
• Review business transactions to identify tax implications and advise structuring for efficiency.

Job description

Manager, Taxation is a management role responsible for tax planning and strategy execution, including income tax accounting, tax reporting, and tax BIR audits. This role requires working with senior management and executives to align tax optimization with the organization’s operations and business development initiatives, consistent with tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax team through strategic tax planning, compliance‑related projects, and audit readiness.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tax policies, programs, and practices; develop, update, and align agreements, including transfer pricing mechanisms.
• Evaluate tax implications for new transactions including tax planning and integration for Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence, new business ventures, and contracts.
• Manage all aspects of international and regional/local tax planning and reporting, including all forms of income tax and indirect tax, and all tax audits.
• Monitor tax developments and tax changes, including new international tax laws impacting the organization.
• Assess and guide the organization with potential tax impact opportunities and alternatives.
• Provide advice and leadership with technical and strategic tax guidance as a “Business Partner” relationship.
• Manage a team of tax professionals, providing leadership and mentoring.
• Oversee the strategy, assessment, and application of technology tools utilized by the tax function.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset across the department.
• Manage outside counsel and consultants supporting the function’s tax planning and compliance.
• Oversee all assigned geographic tax compliance, reporting, and forecasting for the consolidated tax group.
• Review business transactions to identify tax implications and advise the business in structuring transactions efficiently.

Qualifications

• Business acumen, with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of business strategies, challenges, and opportunities.
• Cohesive interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technical tax knowledge in a specific area of tax and tax accounting.
• Sense of ownership and pride in own performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Consultative approach in partnering with leaders across the organization.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills to address diverse peer audiences.
• Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance/accounting or related field preferred.
• Registered with a professional body as a Tax Practitioner.
• Advanced tax management experience in a corporate tax department and/or as a senior‑level tax professional in a public accounting firm.
• Advanced international tax experience with demonstrated knowledge of multiple international statutes and regulations across global jurisdictions and countries.
• Advanced track record of managing a group of tax professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced general experience providing technical tax advisory and structuring support for commercial transactions.
• Advanced experience leading tax compliance.

Workplace Type

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. The company is committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.