Tax Accountant

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is seeking a Tax Accountant to support the Tax Manager and assist Middle East compliance activities focused on taxation and statutory audits.

You will prepare tax calculations and reconciliations, liaise with auditors, ensure timely tax reporting, and maintain organized working files on SharePoint and shared drives across entities. Strong IFRS knowledge and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Big 4 firm or multinational organization.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Knowledge of Middle East tax laws and regulations (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Highly analytical.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Global-Tax and Audit Team in direct and indirect tax filings by preparing tax calculations and reconciliations and checking material transactions against source documents.
• Ensures tax reporting and related administrative activities are accomplished on time.
• Stores final returns, working files and related documents on SharePoint and/or shared drive.
• Acts as point of contact for auditors on tax audit requirements for assigned entities.
• Keeps tax and related administrative activities, documents and reports accurate and timely.
• Maintains final accounts, working files and documents on SharePoint/Shared Drive and determines if physical archiving is required.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes impacting assigned entities.
• Prepare analyses and schedules during tax inspections; assist in corporate income tax return preparation and/or filing.
• Calculate and/or review current and deferred tax calculations.
• Updates tax and audit calendar/tracker.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Tax Manager.

Job description

Job Description

The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager and assists Middle East compliance activities focused on taxation and statutory financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Global-Tax and Audit Team in direct and indirect tax filings by preparing tax calculations and reconciliations and checking material transactions against source documents (e.g., tax invoices).
• Ensures tax reporting and related administrative activities are accomplished on time
• Ensures final returns, working files and other related documents are stored on SharePoint and/or shared drive
• Serve as point of contact of auditors for tax audit requirements of assigned entities
• Ensure tax and related administrative activities, documents and reports are accomplished on time and free of error
• Ensure final accounts, working files and other related documents are stored on SharePoint/Shared Drive and determine if there are documents required by country law to be archived physically
• Keep abreast of all regulatory changes impacting assigned entities
• Where required or requested:
• Prepare analysis and schedules required during tax inspection of assigned entities
• Assist in corporate income tax return preparation and/or filing
• Calculate and/or review current and deferred tax calculations
• Updates tax and audit calendar/tracker
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Tax Manager

Qualifications

• CA/CPA (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or a multinational organisation
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of Middle East tax laws and regulations, practices and procedures (preferred but not required)
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance
• Highly analytical
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proactive, alert for issues and resolving the same
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills