Tax Accountant

BPI MS Insurance Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Metro Manila is seeking a Tax Planning & Compliance Officer to develop tax strategies and manage compliance with tax laws. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance accounting and taxation, and a college degree in Accounting, preferably CPA or MBA. Responsibilities include ensuring timely filing of tax returns and compliance with relevant regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting, preferably CPA or with MBA.
• In-depth knowledge in insurance accounting and taxation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of the Company’s tax returns.
• Respond promptly to queries related to taxes.
• Monitor compliance with tax rules and policies.

Skills

Insurance accounting knowledge

Tax laws understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Education

College degree in Accounting, preferably CPA or MBA

Job description

Overview

Position: Tax Planning & Compliance Officer

The purpose of this role is to develop tax strategies and manage tax compliance to ensure that the company complies with the tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of the Company’s tax returns
• Timely response on queries related to taxes.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies as well as Department’s regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure that all tax-related reports / returns / requirements are prepared and submitted following the requirements of the applicable tax laws/regulations/standards
• Ensure compliance to all applicable tax rules and policies related to non-life insurance.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the trainings attended of each direct report
• Continuous coaching and mentoring
• To review monthly transactions in relation to the filing of tax returns and other submissions
• To monitor the completeness and timely filing of all tax returns (with required attachments)
• To identify tax exposures by reviewing the company’s current tax practices and procedures
• To put together materials and powerpoint needed for the training of the various parties, e.g. employees, agents, Finance team to be regularly updated with the new BIR/LGUs tax rules and regulations

Qualifications

• College degree, major in Accounting, preferably a CPA or with MBA
• In-depth knowledge in insurance accounting and taxation
• Has in depth knowledge in insurance accounting, IC rules and regulations and tax laws.
• Has the ability to focus on satisfying internal and external customer needs and with service quality mindset.
• Takes and initiates actions to achieve goals beyond what is required. Seeks new ways of doing things.
• Proactively works with individuals within the group and from other functions or teams to achieve own and group’s goals. Creates effective working relationships.
• Good oral and written communication skill; analytical skill, negotiating skill