Tax Accountant

Apeiron Consultancy Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Work from Home option

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manila is seeking a Tax Accountant responsible for tax compliance, audits, and strategic planning. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields and 1-4 years of experience in tax functions. As a Tax Accountant, you will prepare and review tax returns and support both direct and indirect audits. Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary for success in this dynamic position, which offers a collaborative workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the tax field, including internships.
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations.
• Meticulous, proactive, with strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and planning.
• Prepare or review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns.
• Support direct and indirect Tax Audits.
• Handle corporate tax filing for Philippines entities with local tax agent.
• Contribute to provisional tax computations and quarterly/yearly tax processing for US reporting.

Skills

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

On-site - Manila 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

As the Tax Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree - Accounting, finance, taxation or related required
• 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

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer.

Government Mandated Benefits

Insurance Health & Wellness

HMO

Work-Life Balance

Work from Home

Working Location

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