Tax & Accounting Supervisor

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

HMB is seeking a Tax and Accounting Supervisor to lead the Accounting Department, oversee tax filings, financial statements, and compliance across about 200 SME clients.

This role combines hands-on supervision of four junior accountants with serving as the firm's principal reviewer for complex accounting matters and BIR audits, including LOAs or tax assessments. The position is based in San Pedro, Laguna, with open discussions for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred or 3+ years accounting and tax experience if unlicensed.
• 3+ years in engagement in-charge or team lead roles.
• 2+ years in Big 4 or large audit/advisory firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS and BIR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting Department and supervise four junior accountants.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and financial statements.
• Review complex accounting matters and advise on BIR audits.
• Represent clients in discussions with BIR examiners.

Skills

CPA preferred

Team leadership

Tax compliance

BIR regulations

PFRS knowledge

Client-facing communication

BIR audits experience

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed

Tools

Accounting software

BIR eFPS

Job description

Job Summary

The Tax and Accounting Supervisor leads HMB's Accounting Department and is the firm's senior-most technical resource on accounting, tax, and government compliance matters. The role ensures accurate and timely filing of tax returns, preparation of financial statements, and resolution of tax and accounting issues across a portfolio of approximately 200 SME clients, spanning BIR, SEC/DTI, LGU, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG compliance.

This is a part technical specialist, part hands-on supervisor. The Supervisor directly leads a team of four (4) Junior Accountants, handling day-to-day task allocation, review, coaching, and quality control across the client portfolio. The Supervisor also serves as the firm's principal technical reviewer for complex accounting matters and its lead representative for complex BIR audits and assessments.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred; unlicensed candidates with at least 3 years of practical accounting and tax experience will be considered if a suitably experienced CPA is not available.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including experience as an engagement in-charge, team lead, or direct supervisor.
• Meaningful experience (2+ years) in a Big 4 accounting firm (SGV & Co., KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., Isla Lipana & Co./PwC, Deloitte) or another large, reputable audit and advisory firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS, including PFRS for SMEs), BIR regulations, and current issuances (RRs, RMOs, RMCs).
• Direct experience handling BIR audits, LOAs, or tax assessments is a strong advantage.
• Some experience leading, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior staff, whether as a direct supervisor or as an engagement in-charge. Candidates without formal direct-report experience are welcome; this will be actively supported during the ramp-up period.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft technical memos, protest letters, and client-facing advisory notes.
• Comfortable representing clients in direct, sometimes adversarial, discussions with BIR examiners and revenue officers.
• Adaptable to an SME environment. We are a 15-person firm, not a Big 4 practice: there is no bench of associates to delegate to and no dedicated learning and development function, and the Supervisor will do hands-on work personally, not only review it

Candidates from a Tax practice background are strongly preferred over Audit-only experience, given this role's heavy BIR-facing scope. Senior-level candidates, not yet at Manager level, are welcome to apply.

Salary Range: 30K-80K depends on qualifications

Work Location: San Pedro, Laguna

Proposed Work Schedule (Open for discussion during negotiations)

• Tax Season (January–May): Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Off-Peak Season (June–December): Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

(Compressed Work Week)

Upon regularization, the employee will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of up to two (2) work-from-home days per week, subject to company policy and operational requirements.