Senior Accountant

DSV International Shared Services Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV International Shared Services Inc. is seeking a senior Tax, Audit and Compliance professional to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting across PH authorities.

The role involves implementing corporate tax strategies, controls and mitigating tax exposures. You will lead the preparation of corporate tax returns (VAT, Final Withholding, income tax), manage BIR/SEC registrations, and coordinate with auditors during year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy required.
• Certified Public Accountant is a MUST.
• Tax Certification is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, with good time management and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate and timely corporate tax returns (VAT, income tax, withholding taxes).
• Prepare documentary requirements and schedules to support tax filings.
• Perform monthly tax reconciliations for all tax types.
• Reconcile statutory accounts (SSS, PHIC, HDMF) and ensure EE/ER contributions accuracy.
• Register books of accounts annually.
• Apply for tax residence certificates for cross-border services.
• Handle BIR and SEC registrations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory tax and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and update tax and compliance work instructions.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax authorities as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Time Management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tax Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

SAP

BIR eFPS

BIR ORUS

BIR Excel Uploader

Job description

Position target:

This position is responsible for the Tax, Audit and Compliance of the company to ensure timely and accurate tax returns filing and payments, audited financial statements are free from material errors and compliance reporting to different government sectors. Should be able to implement corporate tax strategies, controls and mitigate any tax exposures.

Main Task :

• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of various Corporate tax returns including but not limited to Creditable Withholding tax, Final Withholding tax, Valued Added tax and Income tax.

• Responsible for the submission of documentary requirements / schedules to support the tax returns.

• Perform monthly tax reconciliations for all tax types (3-way recon of tax returns, schedules and supporting documents).

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Statutory accounts (SSS, PHIC and HDMF) to ensure that there are no discrepancies on the EE/ER Contributions remitted and loans paid.

• Annual registration of books of accounts

• Annual application of tax residence certificate for cross border services.

• Responsible for registration or information update with BIR and SEC.

• Responsible for compliance of local regulatory tax and statutory requirements.

• Responsible for the completion and updating of the entities’ permits and licenses that are necessary for the business.

• Responsible for the completion of Year-end Statutory audit and completion of Financial statements.

• Liase with tax authorities/auditors/consultants during BIR Tax Audit, negotiate tax issues and file appeals, if necessary.

• Responsible for compliance of DSV Group Tax & Legal requirements.

• Responsible in preparing / updating Work Instructions based on recent tax regulations.

Other Tasks :

• Support in the clean-up of financial books and statement related to tax and statutory accounts.

• Monitor contracts, board minutes and Secretary’s certificate.

• POC for tax, legal and compliance matters of the Company.

• POC for external vendor contracts and Intra-Group agreement.

• Assist in ensuring all internal controls and procedures are properly documented and key financial controls are operating effectively.

• Supports Finance Manager and Financial Controller in all general accounting and finance budgeting related processes, issues and projects.

• Compliance with internal regulations, procedures, law and managers orders, including labor regulations, regulations on remuneration and other internal regulations in the company, including company’s intellectual property protection.

• Keep abreast of tax laws, regulation changes and development relating to tax and compliance.

• Other tasks or projects assigned by the Finance Manager or Management.

Education and skills:

• Graduate of BS Accountancy

• Certified Public Accountant is a MUST

• Tax Certification is a plus

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus

• Strong analytical skills

• Detail oriented

• Time Management

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Minimal work experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in PH taxation, statutory compliance and reporting, preferably have worked in Big 4 firms in the country.

• Must have a relevant work experience in Local finance, record to report, treasury, asset management and financial reporting

• Must have relevant work experience in Statutory and Tax audit

• Updated with IFRS Accounting standards

• Knowledge in SAP and BIR websites - eFPS, aAFS, ORUS, BIR Excel Uploader.

• Broad knowledge base on tax planning and strategies.