Tax Compliance Officer

Freyssinet International Manila, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Freyssinet International Manila, Inc. in Makati seeks a Senior Accountant - Tax Compliance & Reconciliation to lead tax filings, reporting, and reconciliations in compliance with BIR rules. You will handle local and international tax documentation, ensuring accuracy and coordination across finance functions.

The role emphasizes timely tax return preparation, audit support, and proactive tax planning to mitigate risk and maintain regulatory compliance. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Tax compliance expertise and regulatory filing requirements.
• Cross-border tax knowledge including treaty relief and VAT implications.
• Intercompany reconciliations and related-party compliance.
• Execution-focused with accuracy and timeliness in filings and reconciliations.
• Audit schedules preparation and liaison with BIR officers.
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data and reconcile variances.
• Governance, ethics, and internal controls alignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (VAT, withholding taxes, DST).
• Generate and submit tax reports and reconciliation schedules.
• Issue BIR Form 2307 certificates and ensure timely distribution.
• Reconcile tax accounts and prepare adjusting entries.
• Coordinate with BIR officers for audits and examinations.
• Review contracts for tax implications and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor cross-border tax matters and treaty-based withholding tax.
• Coordinate residency documents for international compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Cross-border tax

Intercompany experience

Execution focused

Audit liaison

Analytical thinking

Governance & ethics

Excel & ERP

Job description

The Senior Accountant - Tax Compliance & Reconciliation is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all tax-related filings, reports, and reconciliations. This role ensures full compliance with BIR regulations and supports related-party tax documentation, intercompany reconciliations, and cross-border tax matters.

You will serve as the company’s primary executor for both local and international tax compliance, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and coordination across finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare and file all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, including VAT, Expanded/Final Withholding Tax, DST, and other applicable taxes.
• Generate and submit reports such as QAP, SAWT, SLSP, and monthly tax reconciliation schedules.
• Issue BIR Form 2307 certificates and ensure timely distribution and acknowledgment by vendors.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts; investigate discrepancies and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Ensure full compliance with BIR registration, tax mapping, and documentation requirements across business units.

Tax Audit Support & Planning

• Assist in BIR audits and tax examinations by preparing required documentation and responding to queries.
• Liaise directly with BIR officers and examiners to coordinate submissions, clarifications, and resolution of findings.
• Review the tax implications of contracts and cross-functional transactions to ensure proper treatment.
• Support refund claim filings, tax planning initiatives, and compliance risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on tax laws and proactively communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders.

Intercompany & Related-Party Support

• Perform monthly reconciliations of intercompany balances and transactions across multiple entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of intercompany entries with full supporting documentation.
• Support related-party tax compliance, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and treatment per BIR rules.
• Monitor tax implications of cross-border transactions, including treaty-based final withholding tax, VAT on importation of services, and tax sparing rules.
• Coordinate submission of tax treaty documents and certificates of residency for international compliance.

Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring

• Ensure all tax filings and reconciliations follow internal control standards and BIR regulatory guidelines.
• Identify recurring issues, tax risks, or compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Support the improvement of tax documentation practices and audit readiness processes.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Flexibility

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Finance team members to align tax and accounting treatments and to contribute to team-wide process improvements and maintain flexibility across functions.
• Provide occasional support to other accounting functions during peak periods or transitions.
• Support a culture of operational resilience and cross-training by proactively engaging with other accounting functions during transitions, projects, or process reviews.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Tax Compliance Expertise - Deep understanding of PH tax laws, BIR rules, and regulatory filing requirements.
• Cross-Border Tax Knowledge -Familiar with tax implications of international transactions, including treaty relief, VAT on offshore services, and tax sparing provisions.
• Intercompany & Related-Party Experience -Strong understanding of intercompany reconciliations and related-party compliance.
• Execution-Focused -Committed to accuracy and timeliness in tax filings, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Audit Handling & Liaison - Experience preparing audit schedules and coordinating directly with BIR officers.
• Analytical Thinking -Able to interpret financial data, identify tax exposures, and validate reconciliation variances.
• Governance & Ethics - Upholds confidentiality and aligns with corporate compliance and internal controls.
• Technical Proficiency -Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Power Query); ERP system experience preferred.