Senior Tax Specialist

PalmPay; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PalmPay is seeking a Tax Compliance & Filings professional to oversee corporate tax obligations in the Philippines. The role focuses on accurate calculations, timely filings, and serving as the main liaison with the BIR during audits. You will monitor tax law changes and advise on compliant tax planning for fintech operations.

Ideal candidates have 4–7+ years of tax experience, preferably with Big 4 or multinational fintech exposure, and a strong command of English for professional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field.
• Philippine CPA license is preferred.
• 4-7+ years of tax experience, preferably with Big 4 or multinational/fintech exposure.
• Fluent in English for professional written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance and timely filing of CIT, VAT, and withholding taxes with BIR.
• Serve as primary point of contact for BIR audits and regulatory inquiries to minimize risk.
• Provide tax policy advice and updates for fintech/cross-border operations.
• Collaborate with finance on month-end closing and review tax clauses in contracts.

Skills

Tax compliance

Regulatory liaison

Financial analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Tax

CPA license preferred

Tools

BIR e-filing systems

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.
• 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.