Tax Compliance Analyst

IWG plc; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IWG plc is seeking a Tax Compliance Analyst to support accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting for assigned entities. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure regulatory compliance and drive improvements in tax reporting processes.

The role involves coordinating with tax advisors and global finance teams, reviewing data for accuracy, and maintaining tax records while staying current with tax legislation and regulatory changes across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• CPA and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2–4 years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes and controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with tax advisors and global finance teams to ensure timely and accurate filing of direct, indirect, withholding, and other tax returns.
• Review tax reporting data and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and proactively address risks or issues impacting tax filings.
• Escalate inconsistencies in tax treatments, including withholding tax applications.
• Coordinate tax funding and payments to meet statutory deadlines.
• Maintain complete and organized tax records, filings, and working papers.
• Ensure proper retention and archiving of tax documentation.
• Support tax treaty relief, exemption applications, and other compliance-related requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax compliance matters.
• Respond to queries and provide support for audits, tax inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting assigned jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

Tax Compliance Analyst

About the company

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organisations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.

Join us at www.iwgplc.com

Job Purpose

Support the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of tax reporting and statutory obligations for assigned entities. Partner with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain effective controls, and drive continuous improvement in tax reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Coordinate with tax advisors and global finance teams to ensure timely and accurate filing of direct, indirect, withholding, and other tax returns.
• Review tax reporting data and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and proactively address risks or issues impacting tax filings.
• Escalate inconsistencies in tax treatments, including withholding tax applications.

Tax Administration & Controls

• Coordinate tax funding and payments to meet statutory deadlines.
• Maintain complete and organized tax records, filings, and working papers in accordance with company and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate retention and archiving of tax documentation.
• Support tax treaty relief, exemption applications, and other compliance-related requirements.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Support

• Serve as the primary contact for tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax compliance matters.
• Respond to queries and provide support for audits, tax inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation as required.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting assigned jurisdictions.

Other Duties

• Support tax accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance projects as required.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Financial Admin & Compliance Manager.

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes and controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with international or multi-country tax compliance.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience.
• Shared Services, BPO, or multinational company background.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and third-party service providers.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).

Competencies

• Compliance & Risk Awareness
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Planning & Prioritization
• Results Orientation

Working Conditions

• Mid-shift schedule with support for global operations.
• Occasional evening and weekend work during peak compliance periods.
• Regular interaction with international stakeholders and external advisors.

Physical Requirements

• Standard office or hybrid work environment.

Direct Reports

• None (Individual Contributor)