Senior Associate - Indirect Tax

Macquarie Bank Limited; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 3,752,000 - 5,629,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Transition leave

Childcare assistance

Volunteer leave

Donations match

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Parental medical insurance

Virtual medical consults

Employee assistance program

Learning & development

Hybrid work

WFH equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited invites applications for an Indirect Tax role focused on VAT compliance and tax accounting across the EMEA region. You will prepare indirect tax returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and support audits while coordinating with finance teams and external providers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk awareness, and leveraging technology to enhance controls and reporting. Fresh CA graduates with strong accounting fundamentals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• CA freshers with foundational accounting knowledge.
• Interest in indirect taxes and VAT compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support indirect tax compliance and tax accounting across the EMEA region.
• Prepare VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with tax audits and registrations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather data and improve processes.

Skills

CA Freshers

Accounting principles

VAT awareness

Stakeholder communication

Risk awareness

Multitasking

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Accounting software

Job description

Join our collaborative and global Indirect Tax team. This role offers exposure to EMEA indirect tax compliance, tax accounting, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement initiatives. You will work with tax professionals and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and reporting obligations while developing expertise in VAT and indirect tax matters..

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will support the management of indirect tax compliance and tax accounting activities across the EMEA region. You will assist in preparing indirect tax returns, performing VAT accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting tax audits and registrations, and ensuring timely completion of compliance obligations.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, finance teams, and external service providers across multiple jurisdictions to gather and validate tax data. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support automation opportunities, and leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting outcomes.

A strong risk and collaboration mindset will be essential as you help identify, assess, and mitigate tax compliance risks while ensuring adherence to internal governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

What you offer

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - freshers
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Interest in indirect taxes, VAT compliance, tax accounting, and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated risk awareness and ability to identify exceptions, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across teams and geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic global environment.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.