Senior Tax Specialist

PalmPay; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PalmPay in Manila seeks a Senior Tax Specialist to oversee tax compliance, audits, and advisory for fintech operations. You will coordinate with BIR on filings and audits, ensuring accurate computations and timely submissions.

The role requires deep knowledge of Philippine tax law and strong English communication; a CPA license is preferred. This onsite position supports cross-border payments and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field; Philippine CPA license preferred.
• 4–7+ years of tax experience, ideally with Big 4 or multinational/fintech experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine tax laws and BIR filing processes; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calculation, review, and timely filing of tax obligations with BIR (CIT, VAT, withholding).
• Lead BIR tax audits and regulatory inquiries as primary liaison.
• Provide tax planning and compliance advisory for fintech/cross-border operations.
• Collaborate with finance on month-end close and review tax-related contract clauses.

Skills

Tax compliance

Audits

Regulatory liaison

Tax policy advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Tax

Philippine CPA license (preferred)

Job description

Tax Compliance & Filings

Oversee and ensure accurate calculation, review, and timely filing of all tax obligations with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, and withholding taxes.

Tax Audits & Regulatory Liaison

Act as the primary point of contact for BIR tax audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries to minimize tax risks.

Tax Policy & Advisory

Monitor the latest Philippine tax laws and regulatory updates, providing tax planning and compliance advice for fintech/cross-border payment operations.

Job Title

Senior Tax Specialist

Location : BGC, Philippines

Set Up : Fully Onsite

I. Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Filings Oversee and ensure accurate calculation, review, and timely filing of all tax obligations with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Tax Audits & Regulatory Liaison Act as the primary point of contact for BIR tax audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries to minimize tax risks.
• Tax Policy & Advisory Monitor the latest Philippine tax laws and regulatory updates, providing tax planning and compliance advice for fintech/cross-border payment operations.
• Cross-functional Support Collaborate with the finance team on month-end closing and review tax-related clauses in business contracts.

II. Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related fields. Philippine CPA license is preferred.
• 4-7+ years of tax experience, preferably with "Big 4" accounting firm background or working in multinational/fintech/internet companies.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine tax laws and BIR electronic filing systems.
• Fluent in English for professional written and verbal communication.