Tax Compliance Manager

EXPEDITORS PHILIPPINES, INC.

Naga

On-site

PHP 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Expeditors Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Tax Compliance professional to manage tax programs, audits, and planning within a global logistics context.

The role requires strong accounting and tax expertise, with collaboration across Accounting, Legal, and Operations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimized tax outcomes. You will lead regulatory filings, maintain licenses, and deliver tax trainings, while supporting cross-functional teams on tax-related matters.

Qualifications

Strong accounting and finance knowledge.
Expertise in local tax laws.
Global logistics industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement tax compliance program.
Manage filing and payment of income tax, withholding taxes, VAT with BIR.
Coordinate with external legal for tax audits and VAT refunds.
Ensure registration/licensing with regulatory agencies.
Provide tax updates and trainings to employees.
Lead tax strategy initiatives and compliance efforts.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Local tax laws

Global logistics knowledge

MS Office

Excel formulas

Pivot tables

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Report writing

Education

4+ years accounting qualification and taxation

CPA (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Ensure the organization is prepared for scheduled and impromptu audits and provide auditors with all the information they may need. Conduct tax/compliance risk assessment and keeping an eye on any legislative changes to maintain Expeditor’s compliant position.

Tax Compliance :

Develop the organization’s tax compliance program to ensure all internal practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations and policies.
Review and management of the filing and payment of tax returns for income tax, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, Value-added Tax (VAT), and other taxes with the BIR.
Review and submission of reportorial requirements to the BIR and other regulatory agencies.
Securing of licenses and permits from regulatory agencies such as BOC, DTI, MIAA and the SEC.
Application of business permits and payment of local business taxes and real property taxes with the local government units (LGUs)
Application of tax treaty reliefs and residency certificates for preferential tax availments.
Preparation and review of Transfer Pricing Documentation (TPD) in coordination with external accounting firm.
Registration and retirement with LGUs and BIR of all business branches.
Overall management of tax accounting, corporate tax reporting, and document archiving.
Inspect legal means of reducing tax liability and analyze income tax deductions.
Participate in the creation and implementation of the organization’s tax strategy and guidelines.
Manages and ensures company’s use and compliance with tax incentives with PEZA and its regulations.
Provide assistance and tax expertise for internal company clients on tax-related queries.
Leads major tax-relevant projects/initiatives.

Tax Audits/Cases/Refunds :

Management and coordination with external legal consultants for the efficient closure of BIR tax audits and local tax inspections and investigations, including cases pending with the courts.
Responsible for overall management of VAT refunds with the BIR.
Responsible for official correspondences with the tax authorities and regulatory agencies in matters of tax compliance and registrations/accreditations of the Company.

Tax Planning and Support/Risk Management :

Conduct research and study on tax minimization and tax efficiency initiatives and management of any tax exposure of the company.
Provides tax update, advisories and tax trainings for the employees.

Compliance:

Review company internal controls, specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation.
Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Culture:

Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Systems:

Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Systems:

Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

Knowledge:

Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge
Expertise in Local Tax Laws
Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Skills:

Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
Fluent in English
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
Proven leadership attitude and skills
Ability to drive through change.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal
Report writing and Analytical skills.

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