Tax Compliance and Audit Specialist

RGP Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP Philippines is seeking a Tax Compliance and Audit Specialist to oversee tax compliance, audits, and regulatory filings. Maintain tax records and coordinate with authorities and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred, with 2–4 years of experience in Philippine tax law, BIR audits, LGU matters, and strong Excel skills for compliance and governance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, filing, and payment of tax returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and manage BIR and LGU tax audits, assessments, examinations, and submissions.
• Support external audits by preparing reconciliations, tax provisions, schedules, and other materials.
• Maintain complete, organized tax records, permits, licenses, and supporting documents.
• Assist in regional and global tax reporting, compliance monitoring, and governance initiatives.
• Coordinate renewal and maintenance of business permits, licenses, registrations.
• Monitor tax compliance metrics and dashboards; provide updates to management.
• Prepare tax-related correspondence with government agencies and auditors.
• Conduct tax research and support advisory matters, implement regulatory changes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Audit

BIR audits

LGU tax

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA preferred

Tools

Tax compliance systems

Job description

About the role

As a Tax Compliance and Audit Specialist, you will oversee the Company's tax compliance requirements, support tax audits and examinations, and make sure regulatory filings are made on time. You will also keep tax records in order and track tax-related reporting and governance activities. You will serve as a secondary liaison with tax authorities, external auditors, local government units (LGUs), and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and support the preparation, review, filing, and payment of all tax returns, in compliance with BIR, LGU, and other regulatory requirements

• Coordinate and manage BIR and LGU tax audits, assessments, examinations, and the related documentary submissions

• Support external financial and tax audits by preparing reconciliations, tax provisions, schedules, and other audit requirements

• Keep complete, organized tax records, permits, licenses, and supporting documents for compliance and audit purposes

• Assist in regional and global tax reporting, compliance monitoring, and tax governance initiatives

• Coordinate the renewal and maintenance of business permits, licenses, and other regulatory registrations

• Monitor tax compliance metrics and dashboards to spot risks, track performance, and give management regular updates

• Prepare and manage tax-related correspondence with government agencies, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders

• Conduct tax research, support advisory matters, implement regulatory changes, and take part in tax process improvement and risk management initiatives

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

• CPA preferred

• 2 to 4 years of relevant tax compliance and audit experience

• Hands-on experience with BIR audits, LGU tax matters, and external audits

• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

• Familiarity with corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT, local taxes, and regulatory reporting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax compliance systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management