Senior Tax Accountant

SoftwareOne; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne in Manila is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to own tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across APAC entities. You will collaborate with Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, external advisors, auditors and authorities to ensure timely, accurate tax filings and governance.

The role requires strong CPA credentials, a Bachelor in accounting/finance, and hands-on experience with tax systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role focusing on APAC tax accounting.
• Proficiency with Accounting Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Develop tax data collection, analysis, and reconciliation systems.
• Supervise tax audits with authorities and external auditors.
• Advise management on tax impact of corporate strategies and new laws.
• Coordinate outsourced tax work and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Tax accounting

CPA

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

Eager to take ownership as the trusted expert for tax matters across the SEA region?

Excited to join a fast-paced and dynamic finance team while helping shape efficient tax and compliance processes?

Would you like to work across multiple APAC markets while partnering with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders?

At SoftwareOne, our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting business growth, governance, and operational excellence across the region. We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Manila and take ownership of tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across multiple APAC entities.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for managing tax compliance and reporting activities across the APAC region. Working closely with Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, external advisors, auditors, and taxation authorities, you will help ensure compliance with local tax regulations while supporting business growth and continuous process improvement.

• Preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, as well as ensuring tax reporting is completed in a timely manner to avoid tax penalties
• Developing and maintaining tax data collection, analysis, and reconciliation systems, including monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Tax Schedules
• Supervising tax audits with various taxation authorities, external auditors and lawyers
• Proactively advising management regarding the tax impact of corporate strategies and new tax laws
• Coordinating outsourced tax preparation work and ensure all policies and standards, as they are introduced, are always adhered to

What we need to see from you

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-growing environment, within small to medium business, across APAC regions, focused on tax accounting.
• Previous exposure to Accounting Systems.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) including intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or Finance with CPA qualifications is mandatory.
• You are proactive and organized, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• You are a strong communicator, building relationships and collaborating across teams.

Job Function

Finance