Senior Tax Specialist

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

Job summary

PALMPAY LIMITED in BGC, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to oversee corporate tax obligations and ensure accurate filing with the BIR for fintech operations.

This fully onsite role requires strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, and collaboration with the finance team on month-end close, audits, and tax advisory for cross-border activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field is required.
• 4–7+ years of tax experience, preferably in Big 4 or multinational/fintech environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine tax laws and BIR electronic filing systems.
• Fluent in English for professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accurate calculation, review, and timely filing of all tax obligations with the BIR (CIT, VAT, withholding taxes).
• Serve as primary liaison for BIR audits and regulatory inquiries to minimize tax risks.
• Provide tax policy guidance and advisory on fintech/cross-border operations.
• Collaborate with finance on month-end close and review tax clauses in contracts.

Skills

Tax compliance

BIR filings

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax

Philippine CPA license (preferred)

Tools

BIR eFPS

Job description

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

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