Tax Accounting Manager

Paramount Human Resource Multi-purpose Cooperative; Pasig; On-site; PHP 15,000,000 - 20,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources cooperative in Metro Manila seeks a strategic leader for tax accounting engagements. The role focuses on operational excellence, financial oversight, and team performance. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience, including 5 years in a managerial role, and possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, with a CPA license preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing service delivery, mentoring teams, and representing the firm at client meetings. Expert knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and accounting software is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of total experience required, with at least 5 years in a significant leadership/managerial role.
• Mastery of Philippine Taxation (CIT, VAT) and PFRS/IFRS.
• Expert knowledge of accounting and tax platforms, including compliance with data privacy and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery and operational excellence for tax accounting engagements.
• Directly mentor Team Leaders and manage employee lifecycle.
• Represent the firm at Client Board meetings and present strategic insights.
• Lead business development and secure signed proposals.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and manage client success.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic influence

Emotional intelligence

Process-improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

CPA license (highly preferred)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

EFPS

JuanTax

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Leads and oversees the end-to-end delivery of tax accounting engagements, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and business profitability. The role is accountable for managing client portfolios, optimizing service delivery systems, guiding team performance, and ensuring compliance with both client and company standards. The position also plays a strategic role in improving business processes, driving financial performance, and building long-term client relationships through effective governance and advisory.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Operations & Financial Leadership

• Operational Excellence: Oversees the end-to-end service delivery for "Continnum," ensuring resource planning, onboarding, and project execution align with corporate values.
• Financial Oversight: Manages annual revenue portfolios (typically ₱15M–₱20M), focusing on account profitability, billing efficiency, and team utilization.
• System Innovation: Leads the design and deployment of digital tax technologies and improved operating procedures to drive efficiency and continuous growth.

2. People & Performance Management

• Leadership: Directly mentors Team Leaders and Junior Managers, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and team spirit.
• Talent Development: Manages the full employee lifecycle, from initial interviewing and onboarding to creating long-term professional development plans and performance evaluations.
• Productivity: Reviews budget vs. actual time charges to ensure the team is loaded effectively and meeting service quality standards.

3. Executive Client & Engagement Management

• High-Level Advisory: Represents the firm at Client Board and ExeCom meetings, presenting complex financial dashboards, tax compliance results, and strategic insights.
• Business Development: Spearheads the growth of the Practice Unit by developing engagement roadmaps, preparing Bill of Activities (BOA), and securing signed proposals.
• Client Success: Ensures 100% SLA compliance and manages the overall Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) framework to build long-term, trust-based partnerships.

4. Technical Expertise & Governance

• Tax & Accounting: Requires mastery of Philippine Taxation (CIT, VAT, etc.) and PFRS/IFRS, including tax planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance (BIR, SEC).
• Systems Proficiency: Expert knowledge of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks) and tax platforms (EFPS, JuanTax), as well as ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Compliance: Maintains strict adherence to data privacy, ethical standards, and internal control frameworks.

Job Requirements

Candidate Qualification Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy; CPA license is highly preferred.
• Experience: 10–15 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a significant leadership/managerial role.
• Core Soft Skills: Executive communication, strategic influence, emotional intelligence, and a process-improvement mindset.