Tax Accountant

WSP Global Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Tax Accountant to support tax compliance and audits for the Middle East region. The role emphasizes independent work within guidelines, producing and analyzing financial and tax information.

Responsibilities include preparing tax calculations, coordinating with auditors, maintaining SharePoint documents, and staying abreast of regulatory changes. A CA/CPA and 2–3 years Big Four or multinational experience are required.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA (or equivalent) professional qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience with Big 4 or multinational.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Knowledge of Middle East tax laws (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports direct and indirect tax filings with calculations and reconciliations.
• Assists in corporate income tax return preparation and filing.
• Keeps auditors as a point of contact for tax audits.
• Maintains tax documents on SharePoint/Shared drive.
• Updates tax and audit calendar/tracker.

Skills

English proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pasig City, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines

Job Description

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

TheTax Accountant works with significant independence, but within established guidelines, producing and analysing financial and tax information.

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