Sr Accountant - Tax

LH Paragon, Inc.; Mandaue; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Hyflex Work Arrangement

Day 1 HMO Coverage

Generous Leave Credits

Company-provided Laptop & Data Plan

Job summary

LH Paragon, Inc. is seeking a competent Senior Accountant - Tax (CPA) to join our Finance team in Mandaue City, Cebu. The role emphasizes tax delivery with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional finance assignments and process improvements.

You will manage daily tax compliance, liaise with BIR and LGUs, prepare tax schedules, support audits, and provide management with insightful tax reports. Onsite work is required with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• CPA with relevant Philippine taxation experience.
• Experience in tax compliance and accounting.
• Knowledge of BIR regulations and local taxes.
• Ability to work onsite at Oakridge Business Park, Mandaue City, Cebu.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day tax compliance including filings and payments.
• Prepare tax computations, provisions, and schedules.
• Assist in BIR examinations and audits with supporting documentation.
• Identify tax risks and drive process improvements in tax controls.
• Provide management with tax reports and cross-functional support as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational

Communication

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Job description

We are looking for a competent, detail-oriented, and dependable Senior Accountant - Tax (CPA) who demonstrates strong ownership of deliverables, sound professional judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate is adaptable, willing to learn, and capable of contributing beyond taxation through cross-functional Finance assignments as business needs evolve.

While the role’s primary functional assignment is Tax, as a Senior Accountant, the employee may be reassigned or deployed to other Finance functions, including Accounting, Audit, or other related areas, depending on business requirements and Management needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance and Operations

• Manage day-to-day tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of applicable national and local taxes.
• Maintain accurate tax records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of tax-related information.
• Liaise with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Local Government Units (LGUs), and other regulatory agencies on tax filings, assessments, audits, and related compliance matters, including necessary fieldwork.

2. Tax Reporting and Support

• Prepare and review tax computations, provisions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate recognition and reporting of tax-related transactions.
• Reconcile tax balances with accounting records and resolve identified discrepancies.

3. Audit and Regulatory Support

• Assist in BIR examinations, tax audits, assessments, and other regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare and consolidate documentary requirements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and external advisers in addressing audit findings and tax-related concerns.

4. Tax Risk Management and Process Improvement

• Monitor developments in tax laws, BIR issuances, and regulatory requirements to ensure continued compliance.
• Identify potential tax exposures, compliance gaps, and process inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.Support improvements in tax processes, reporting, documentation, and internal controls.

5. Management Reporting and Cross-Functional Support

• Prepare tax reports, analyses, and other information required by Management.
• Provide accounting and tax-related guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• As business needs require, support other Finance functions and special projects, including Accounting, Audit, and related areas, as assigned by the Tax Manager/Director or Management.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Relevant professional experience in Philippine taxation, tax compliance, and accounting.
• Working knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience in preparing tax returns, reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for tax audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate across Finance functions.
• Willing to work onsite during designated core office days at Oakridge Business Park, Mandaue City, Cebu, and attend onsite meetings or fieldwork as required.

Preferred:

Experience with a Big Four accounting or audit firm or a comparable professional services organization.

Work Setup: We offer Hybrid/Hyflex Work Arrangement

• Hybrid – 2 days work from anywhere and 3 days onsite
• Flexible – flexible working times within core work hours
• Day 1 HMO Coverage - Comprehensive Healthcare Program and Benefits for Employees and Extended Healthcare Benefit and Assistance for Dependents
• Generous Leave Credits - Vacation Leaves, Sick Leaves, and Birthday Leave
• Work Tools (i.e., Company-provided SIM Card Mobile Data Plan, and Laptop and accessories)