Senior Tax Manager — Philippines (TP & Compliance)

Sun Life; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Philippines is seeking a senior tax leader to direct compliance, audits, and governance across national and local levels. You will drive transfer pricing strategies, manage key stakeholders, and oversee tax education for internal teams and external partners.

The role requires extensive experience in tax planning within the life insurance sector, with strong communication, analytics, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• CPA license or equivalent is preferred.
• Eight or more years in tax disciplines with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Direct tax compliance monitoring and reviews with coordination across departments.
• Oversee tax audits, assessments and notices from BIR and LGUs.
• Propose, plan, and lead tax special projects and initiatives.
• Lead transfer pricing planning and optimization with stakeholders.
• Oversee tax conduct and governance, maintaining policies and procedures.
• Engage with Regional/Corporate Tax, authorities, and consultants on requirements.
• Lead tax education for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee other tax activities as they arise (ad hoc).

Skills

Philippines tax law

Transfer pricing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance

CPA-Lawyer or CPA

8+ years tax experience

Management experience 4+ years

Life insurance industry experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Tax software

Job description

Sun Life Philippines is seeking a senior tax leader to direct compliance, audits, and governance across national and local levels. You will drive transfer pricing strategies, manage key stakeholders, and oversee tax education for internal teams and external partners.

The role requires extensive experience in tax planning within the life insurance sector, with strong communication, analytics, and leadership capabilities.