Senior Tax Specialist (Import and Distribution)

Lennor Group; Pasay; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennor Metier is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist (Import and Distribution) to manage end-to-end Philippine tax compliance for multiple entities onsite in Pasay. The role covers VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other returns, ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting.

You will maintain statutory books, support transfer pricing, handle BIR audits, and monitor regulatory changes, coordinating with internal teams and external authorities to optimize tax positions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Philippine taxation, particularly in tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong hands-on experience in preparing and filing Philippine tax returns, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and percentage tax.
• Experience handling BIR audits, tax assessments, and related documentation.
• Strong understanding of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining tax records, statutory books, and supporting schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple tax deadlines and ensure accurate and timely compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Philippine tax compliance, including the preparation, review, and filing of VAT, withholding tax, income tax, percentage tax, and other applicable tax returns.
• Maintain statutory books, tax records, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with BIR regulations, CAS, and electronic invoicing requirements.
• Support tax planning and transfer pricing activities, including preparation of transfer pricing documentation and entity reviews.
• Handle and coordinate BIR audits, tax assessments, investigations, and rulings with supporting documents.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws and regulations and identify potential tax risks across multiple entities.

Skills

Philippine tax compliance

Tax preparation

BIR audit support

Tax accounting

Tax systems & tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CAS

BIR e-filing

Electronic invoicing

Job description

SENIOR TAX SPECIALIST (IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTION)

Location: Pasay City, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end Philippine tax compliance, including the preparation, review, and filing of VAT, withholding tax, income tax, percentage tax, and other applicable tax returns, ensuring timely payments and remittances.
• Maintain statutory books, tax records, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with BIR regulations, Computerized Accounting System (CAS), electronic invoicing requirements, and LGU permits and renewals.
• Support tax planning and transfer pricing activities, including the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, tax structuring, and entity restructuring reviews to ensure tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Handle and coordinate BIR audits, tax assessments, investigations, and rulings, including preparing supporting documents, addressing inquiries, and resolving tax-related issues.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws and regulations, identify potential tax risks, recommend process improvements, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance across multiple entities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Philippine taxation, particularly in tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong hands-on experience in preparing and filing Philippine tax returns, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and percentage tax.
• Experience handling BIR audits, tax assessments, and related documentation.
• Strong understanding of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining tax records, statutory books, and supporting schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple tax deadlines and ensure accurate and timely compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience handling tax compliance for multiple entities or companies.
• Experience in transfer pricing documentation and related compliance requirements.
• Exposure to tax planning, corporate restructuring, and tax optimization initiatives.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Background in corporate taxation, shared services, or organizations with multiple legal entities.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Philippine Tax Compliance: Strong knowledge of BIR regulations, tax filing procedures, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Tax Preparation & Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and reviewing VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and percentage tax returns.
• BIR Audit & Assessment Support: Ability to prepare supporting documents, reconcile tax records, and coordinate responses to tax assessments.
• Tax Accounting & Reconciliation: Strong understanding of tax computations, reconciliations, and maintenance of statutory books.
• Tax Systems & Tools: Familiarity with BIR electronic filing and payment platforms, Computerized Accounting Systems (CAS), and electronic invoicing requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Lennor Metier is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.