Senior Tax Accountant

SoftwareONE; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne in Manila is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax compliance across the Asia region. You will work closely with Automatic Remittance Processing, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accountants to ensure accurate tax postings and timely reporting.

Key duties include preparing and reporting tax returns, maintaining data collection and reconciliation systems, and supervising tax audits with authorities and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce or finance is required with CPA qualification.
• 7+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in a fast-growing environment in APAC.
• Proactive and organized; able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns and ensure timely tax reporting to avoid penalties.
• Develop and maintain tax data collection, analysis and reconciliation systems.
• Supervise tax audits with authorities, external auditors and lawyers.
• Advise management on tax impact of corporate strategies and new tax laws.
• Coordinate outsourced tax work and ensure adherence to policies and standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel (VLOOKUP Pivot)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce or Finance with CPA

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

• Eager to take ownership as the trusted expert for tax matters across the SEA region
• Excited to join a fast-paced dynamic team, navigating new and combined processes

Senior Tax Accountant

As our Senior Tax Accountant, you will join our highly skilled Finance Team based in Manila. As such, you will take accountability for monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax compliance throughout the Asia region. You will also be working closely with Automatic Remittance Processing, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accountants, to ensure appropriate tax postings are reconciled.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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

Job Requirements

• 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, with 7+ years of experience
• You are proactive and organized, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• You are a strong communicator, building relationships and collaborating across teams

Company description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you'll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.