Tax Compliance Manager

CITADEL Pacific Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

CITADEL Pacific Ltd in the Philippines seeks a Tax and Compliance Manager to lead the group’s tax function, ensure timely filings, and partner with the Tax Director and Finance leaders. This role demands a CPA with 8–10 years in tax compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will liaison with government agencies (BIR, BOI, PEZA) and manage audits, tax provision, and strategic planning across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 8–10 years in tax compliance and BIR matters.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group's tax function including compliance, advisory, audits, and planning.
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of national and local tax returns and schedules.
• Serve as primary liaison with government agencies (BIR, BOI, PEZA, etc.) and manage audits and disputes.
• Manage the tax provision process and assist financial reporting with current and deferred tax calculations.
• Provide strategic tax advice on transactions, restructurings, incentives, and operations.
• Lead tax-related projects, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Develop and coach the tax team, collaborating with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and HR.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Tax Director.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Tax compliance

BIR knowledge

Tools

Tax software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Tax and Compliance Manager ensures relevant tax matters, filings and all other relatedrequirements are prepared complete, accurately and on time. The Manager works hand inhand with the Tax Director, Finance leaders, the CGS team, and other relevant stakeholdersin executing tax planning strategies, activities and projects. The position helps design andformulate tax saving measures and initiatives for the various companies that may beassigned. This role is the primary representative for tax audits and disputes with the variousstakeholders including government agencies such as BIR, BOC, PEZA, BOI, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the Group's entire tax function, including compliance, advisory, audits, tax planning,and alignment with overall business and Group strategies.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all national and local tax returns, schedules, reconciliations, and statutory compliance requirements, while monitoringand cascading new tax laws, regulations, and developments across the organization.
• Serve as the primary liaison with BIR, PEZA, BOI, and other government agencies, leadingtax audits, investigations, disputes, and related correspondences.
• Manage the Group's tax provision process and support financial reporting requirements,including the review of current and deferred tax calculations and tax-related disclosures.
• Provide strategic tax advice and support to the Group on transactions, contracts, investments,restructurings, incentives, and other operational matters to ensure tax efficiency andcompliance
• Review significant transactions, accounting treatments, and business initiatives to assess taximplications and recommend appropriate tax positions.
• Lead tax-related projects, process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and specialstudies, as may be required, to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen taxcompliance.
• Manage and develop the tax team through coaching, performance management, successionplanning, and capability-building initiatives, while collaborating closely with Finance, CGS,Legal, Procurement, HR, and external advisors.
• All other tasks that may be assigned by the Tax Director

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

• Recommend decisions concerning the Group's day-to-day tax compliance, tax reporting,tax audit management, and routine tax advisory matters
• Represent the Group before tax authorities, determine appropriate tax treatments forordinary business transactions, and implement tax governance and control measures.
• Decisions involving material tax exposures, tax settlements, significant tax planninginitiatives, tax positions with substantial financial impact, or matters outside establishedpolicies shall be escalated to the Tax Director, CFO, and President and Group CFO, asapplicable

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• With at least 8-10 years of experience in tax compliance and BIR tax matters, includingminimum of 3 years in managerial role
• Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• International tax experience is a plus (but not required)
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing tax staff, including performancemanagement, training, and capability building
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Finance,
• Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business units
• Proven ability to develop and implement tax strategies
• Strong leadership skills, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in tax software and technology

LICENSE/S OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)