About the role
Join the accounting function in a tax compliance role focused on preparing accurate tax returns, maintaining complete documentation, monitoring regulatory obligations, and supporting timely compliance with Philippine tax laws and BIR requirements. The role works closely with the Accounting Department, Management, the BIR, external auditors, and tax consultants to ensure accurate tax reporting and effective resolution of compliance matters.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and ensure the timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
- Prepare and process BIR forms related to income tax, VAT, percentage tax, expanded withholding tax, and compensation withholding tax, as applicable.
- Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities within prescribed deadlines.
- Prepare and monitor withholding tax certificates, including BIR Forms 2307 and 2316.
- Reconcile tax returns, withholding taxes, VAT, and other tax accounts against accounting records and supporting documents.
- Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and BIR issuances that may affect company operations.
- Maintain and organize tax records, returns, official receipts, invoices, certificates, and other supporting documents.
- Maintain a tax compliance calendar and monitor filing deadlines, tax registration requirements, and invoicing compliance.
- Review tax-related transactions to ensure proper tax treatment and classification.
- Identify discrepancies in tax computations and coordinate necessary corrections with concerned personnel.
- Monitor outstanding tax liabilities, tax credits, and available tax certificates.
- Prepare periodic tax compliance reports for Management.
- Coordinate with the BIR regarding tax filings, assessments, notices, and other compliance matters.
- Assist in responding to BIR notices, letters, and requests for supporting documents.
- Assist during BIR tax audits, examinations, and investigations by ensuring that required documents are available and properly organized.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants when necessary.
- Provide tax-related guidance to the Accounting Department and other concerned departments.
- Recommend improvements to tax compliance procedures and documentation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Management.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or a related field.
- CPA license is required.
- Preferably 2–3 years of experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or general accounting.
- Knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and tax filing procedures.
- Familiarity with BIR forms, eFPS, eBIRForms, and other applicable BIR electronic systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting applications.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential financial and tax-related information.