Tax Analyst - Makati City

Primover Consultancy Services, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Primover Consultancy Services, Inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced tax professional to lead cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and advisory work for diverse clients.

You will manage TP documentation, audits, and compliance while guiding internal teams on transaction tax implications. The ideal candidate holds a CPA and a strong command of Philippine tax rules (CIT, VAT, WHT, DST, PIT) with hands-on experience in eFPS/eBIR and tax software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law.
• Postgraduate studies in Taxation, Finance, or related fields are a plus.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of TP documentation, local files, and reporting requirements in accordance with BIR Revenue Regulations and OECD guidelines.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for savings within business operations.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of new business structures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary contact for tax-related queries and provide insightful guidance on business operations.
• Advise on intercompany pricing for related-party transactions and ensure alignment with corporate transfer pricing policies.
• Act as the main liaison with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), handling inquiries, audits, and potential disputes.
• Manage requests for tax treaty relief applications (TTRA), certificate of residence, and filing extensions.
• Supervise tax litigation processes and manage tax-related legal matters with internal and external advisors.
• Ensure proper responses to tax assessments and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate and collaborate with business CFOs, Controllers, and external tax advisors to align tax strategies with business objectives.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring tax compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Provide tax training and awareness to internal teams to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Provide training to the Philippine tax team, including onboarding, periodic refresher sessions, and updates on regulatory changes.
• Assess skill gaps and define an annual training plan aligned to compliance deadlines (CIT, VAT, WHT, PIT, DST, TP documentation) and internal control requirements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, checklists, and a knowledge repository to standardize tax processes across agencies and the shared service center.
• Coach and mentor team members through on-the-job reviews, case discussions, and feedback to improve technical capability and judgment.
• Track training effectiveness and continuously improve the program based on results and stakeholder feedback.
• Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes, with a focus on actively identifying practical use cases and efficiency gains.

Skills

Tax regulations

Transfer pricing

Tax audits

Tax planning

Tax advisory

Cross-border taxation

M&A tax

eBIR/eFPS

Compliance platforms

International taxation

Education

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance/Law

CPA license

Postgraduate studies in Taxation/Finance

Tools

BIR eFPS/eBIR

Tax software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Qualifications (Years of experience, Age, Gender, Tools, Skill/Technical Stack)

Formal Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law.
• Postgraduate studies in Taxation, Finance, or related fields are a plus.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is a plus.

Experience in tax-focused roles, particularly in cross-border tax advisory and handling intercompany cross-border transactions

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of career experience in tax.

Languages

• English — advanced or fluent
• Filipino — native or fluent

Areas of Skill and Knowledge Area

Requirement

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, personal income tax (PIT), documentary stamp tax (DST), and transfer pricing.
• Experience with tax audits, tax planning, tax advisory, and compliance processes.
• Strong understanding of international taxation and cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with tax implications of M&A and corporate restructurings.
• Knowledge of BIR electronic filing systems (eFPS/eBIR) and compliance platforms.

Soft Skills

• Results orientation
• Team Work
• Analytical Thinking
• Internal & External Customer service

Job Responsibilities

• preparation and review of TP documentation, local files, and reporting requirements in accordance with BIR Revenue Regulations and OECD guidelines.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for savings within business operations.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of new business structures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary contact for tax-related queries and provide insightful guidance on business operations.
• Advise on intercompany pricing for related-party transactions and ensure alignment with corporate transfer pricing policies.

Tax Audits & Authorities

• Act as the main liaison with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), handling inquiries, audits, and potential disputes.
• Manage requests for tax treaty relief applications (TTRA), certificate of residence, and filing extensions.
• Supervise tax litigation processes and manage tax-related legal matters with internal and external advisors.
• Ensure proper responses to tax assessments (Preliminary Assessment Notice, Formal Letter of Demand) and develop strategies to mitigate risks.

Internal & External Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and collaborate with business CFOs, Controllers, and external tax advisors to align tax strategies with business objectives.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring tax compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Provide tax training and awareness to internal teams to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Team Development

• Provide training to the Philippine tax team, including onboarding, periodic refresher sessions, and updates on regulatory changes.
• Assess skill gaps and define an annual training plan aligned to compliance deadlines (CIT, VAT, WHT, PIT, DST, TP documentation) and internal control requirements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, checklists, and a knowledge repository to standardize tax processes across agencies and the shared service center.
• Coach and mentor team members through on-the-job reviews, case discussions, and feedback to improve technical capability and judgment.
• Track training effectiveness (e.g., filing accuracy, timeliness, audit findings) and continuously improve the program based on results and stakeholder feedback.

Preferred: AI & Process Improvement

• Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes, with a focus on actively identifying practical use cases and efficiency gains.