Tax accountant

Euroasia Manpower Services Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the Philippines seeks a tax professional to prepare and review tax returns, provide indirect tax advice, and handle corporate filings. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This role demands meticulous attention and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in tax field, including internships; 2-4 years preferred.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles and their applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns for Philippine entities.
• Provide indirect tax advice across multiple departments.
• Assist with corporate tax filing and first-pass review of computations.

Skills

Tax laws knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related

CPA/CA certification

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the local country accountants based in APAC countries under the supervision of the APAC Tax Manager
• Prepare or review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns for the Philippines’ entities.
• Provide Indirect tax advice to the sales, purchases, accounts payable, credit, and operations departments.
• Handle corporate tax filing for Philippines’ entities, including providing the information to the local tax agent & conducting first pass review of the tax computation.
• Prepare/review the provisional tax computation, including permanent items vs temporary items consideration, Effective Tax Rate calculation as well as quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts, and quarterly & annual tax computation for US reporting purposes.
• Assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Support direct and indirect Tax Audits
• Liaise with the tax agent (providing information & conducting the first pass review) to get the local file / TP documentation and country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Analyse and implement best practices and internal controls related to tax-sensitive processes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to specific projects such as mini health checks and building up processes/tax governance.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, finance, taxation or related required

• CPA/CA certification preferred

• Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 2-4 years preferred)

• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations

• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding timelines

• Meticulous, proactive, and good analytical skills

• Versatile team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills