Tax Assistant

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Food, Inc. is seeking a Tax Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for accurate, timely tax reporting and filing. You will assist with preparation, validation, documentation, and submission of statutory requirements to BIR and other regulators.

This role contributes to tax compliance, audit readiness, and organized tax records, coordinating with internal teams and maintaining archives while handling confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant background in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic tax compliance, documentation, and statutory filing requirements.
• Familiarity with BIR forms, Official Receipts, Certificates of Registration, and audit documentation is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial and tax records.
• Good organisational and document management skills, including the ability to maintain clear and complete archives.
• Ability to manage deadlines, track pending requirements, and follow up effectively with stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Handle the monthly printing and scanning of Journal Vouchers (JVs), ensuring all supporting attachments are complete.
• Assist in checking and completing BIR Form 2307 and ensure accurate documentation from Collection & Credit teams.
• Verify the accuracy and compliance of Official Receipts received.
• Compile hard-copy documents for BIR submissions and maintain organised safekeeping and archiving of tax-related records.
• Support ongoing audit requirements from the BIR and Bureau of Customs (BOC), including the preparation and vouching of necessary documents.
• Assist in tracking and preparing documentation during tax and customs audits.
• Monitor the status of zero-rating applications and proactively follow up on pending or incomplete requirements.
• Assist in checking Certificates of Registration of customers and suppliers.
• Support the preparation and submission of Transfer Pricing Documentation to the BIR.
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain accurate and complete tax-related information and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Discretion

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

About the role

The Tax Assistant provides administrative and operational support to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting and filing. This role assists with the preparation, validation, documentation, and submission of statutory requirements to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other regulatory bodies. The position contributes to the organisation's tax compliance, audit readiness, and efficient maintenance of tax records.

Key responsibilities

• Handle the monthly printing and scanning of Journal Vouchers (JVs), ensuring all supporting attachments are complete.

• Assist in checking and completing BIR Form 2307 and ensure accurate documentation from Collection & Credit teams.

• Verify the accuracy and compliance of Official Receipts received.

• Compile hard-copy documents for BIR submissions and maintain organised safekeeping and archiving of tax-related records.

• Support ongoing audit requirements from the BIR and Bureau of Customs (BOC), including the preparation and vouching of necessary documents.

• Assist in tracking and preparing documentation during tax and customs audits.

• Monitor the status of zero-rating applications and proactively follow up on pending or incomplete requirements.

• Assist in checking Certificates of Registration of customers and suppliers.

• Support the preparation and submission of Transfer Pricing Documentation to the BIR.

• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain accurate and complete tax-related information and documentation.

What we're looking for

• Degree or relevant background in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

• Understanding of basic tax compliance, documentation, and statutory filing requirements.

• Familiarity with BIR forms, Official Receipts, Certificates of Registration, and audit documentation is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial and tax records.

• Good organisational and document management skills, including the ability to maintain clear and complete archives.

• Ability to manage deadlines, track pending requirements, and follow up effectively with stakeholders.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.