Senior Tax & Compliance Manager (Audit & Regulation)

PRIME Philippines; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME Philippines is seeking aTax Accountant to oversee tax compliance, statutory reporting, regulatory requirements, and audit coordination. You will serve as the main liaison with Accounting, Finance, Legal, external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies.

The role requires 5+ years in Taxation and Regulatory Compliance, strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, and proficiency with Excel/ERP systems. CPA is preferred. Join a team focused on robust controls and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Taxation and Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR regulations, SEC compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience handling BIR audits, LOAs, tax assessments, tax mapping, and government examinations.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in a multi-company, group, or shared services environment is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file national and local tax returns.
• Ensure accurate computation and remittance of VAT, Withholding Taxes, Income Taxes, Documentary Stamp Taxes, and other applicable taxes.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and monitor filing deadlines.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Monitor tax exposures and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations, revenue issuances, and other tax-related requirements.
• Coordinate directly with BIR examiners, external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies.
• Lead the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents required during tax audits and examinations.
• Review tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, and account schedules.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities relating to tax and compliance matters.
• Support management reporting requirements involving taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain tax compliance procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews to identify risks and process gaps.
• Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen tax governance and reduce compliance risks.
• Supervise and review the work of tax and compliance staff.

Skills

Philippine taxation

BIR regulations

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

PRIME Philippines is seeking aTax Accountant to oversee tax compliance, statutory reporting, regulatory requirements, and audit coordination. You will serve as the main liaison with Accounting, Finance, Legal, external auditors, tax consultants, and government agencies.

The role requires 5+ years in Taxation and Regulatory Compliance, strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, and proficiency with Excel/ERP systems. CPA is preferred. Join a team focused on robust controls and timely filings.