Tax Advisory Senior Associate (Lawyers/Underbars)

SGV & Co.; Makati; Presencial; PHP 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SGV & Co. in Makati seeks senior tax associates to provide expert tax advice to diverse clients. You will handle corporate tax planning, tax due diligence, restructurings, and advisory projects, collaborating with EY-affiliated teams globally.

You will conduct research on tax issuances, draft position papers and memos, and assist in client meetings, proposals, and implementation of tax strategies, while staying updated on tax rules and policy developments.

Qualificações

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to gather, interpret data and solve problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible arrangements, including home-based work if needed.

Responsabilidades

• Identify significant issues through client meetings and questions.
• Conduct legal/tax research to support opinions on tax and business issues.
• Draft position papers, protests, memos, and other tax reports for clients.
• Assist managers in preparing materials for client meetings and proposals.
• Help clients implement tax advice on corporate restructuring and related matters.
• Stay updated with tax and corporate rules and issuances.
• Participate in team discussions and help identify tax planning strategies.
• Manage a range of tax engagements from simple to complex projects.
• Assist with tax policy objectives and preparation of supporting papers.
• Coordinate with government agencies and paralegals for filings.
• Liaise with EY offices globally and other service lines.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability / flexible work

Formação académica

Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Starting a professional career at SGV will allow you to unlock your full potential. We believe in providing you with the opportunities to build your own exceptional experience.

As a member firm of EY, at SGV, you will discover what life as a professional is all about. Immerse yourself in our culture and purpose, work on real business challenges while learning from the brightest minds in the industry.

Our tax professionals provide services in the following fields of expertise: tax planning, tax due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, tax policy, tax advocacy and controversy, investment and general advisory, contract review, transfer pricing, estate/family wealth planning, Indirect Tax services, International tax, tax seminars, and tax performance advisory services/tax technology and transformation.

We are looking for senior tax associates who can help provide our clients with expert advice on wide range of tax and business matters such as those relating to corporate organizations and reorganizations, joint venture agreements, and various contract reviews, provide solutions to their tax and business-related problems, and also help them identify opportunities where they can be more tax efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Identify significant issues of the client through active listening during client meetings and by asking better questions
• Conduct research on tax related issuances to support our opinions on certain tax and other business related issues
• Draft position paper and protest against tax assessments, prepare tax memos, opinions and other tax reports for clients and other purposes
• Assist managers in preparing materials for client meetings and in planning the engagement including drafting of proposals for clients
• Assist clients in the implementation of tax advice on corporate restructuring and other tax-related advice
• Be updated with tax and corporate rules and related issuances in order to timely advise clients on developments affecting their businesses
• Actively participate during team discussions and assist the team in identifying tax planning strategies to solve tax and business-related problems
• Handle various types of tax engagements ranging from simple tax query engagements to complex engagements such as corporate restructuring, tax due diligence, wealth and succession planning
• Assist clients in meeting their tax policy objectives through giving insights on tax policies and drafting position papers to support a tax policy proposal
• Assist clients in filing various applications for licenses, permits and registration of business, requests for tax rulings and other documents, and coordinate with paralegals in the firm to assist with the filing
• Liaise with the concerned government agencies on the status of any pending application or any other business transaction with the agency
• Work with other team members and/or colleagues from other service lines or subservice lines within the firm and within EY offices across the globe

Qualifications, Education and Certification

• A Graduate of Juris Doctor Program or Bachelor of Laws
• Underbar or a Lawyer (may or may not be a CPA)
• Has excellent analytical skills, which include the ability to gather relevant information, process and interpret data, and solve problems.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and has excellent presentation skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Committed to working under flexible arrangements, which may include working from home and doing fieldwork, if needed.

Joining SGV is a chance to enjoy a personalized career in a culture that promotes diversity and supports growth and development. Our values define the way we work.