Tax Consultant

AIA Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Philippines in Makati is seeking an experienced Tax professional to lead compliance and reporting across BIR filings and tax planning. The role requires CPA status and at least seven years in tax accounting, preferably with a Big 4 background or major life insurer.

Strong IFRS/PFRS knowledge and SAP/BI familiarity are preferred. The position involves coordinating with outsourced providers, reviewing tax computations, and driving process improvements in tax reporting and controls for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy required.
• CPA certification mandatory.
• 7+ years tax experience in Big 4 or top life insurer.
• Knowledge of IFRS/PFRS and internal control practices.
• Proficient in English and MS Office; familiarity with SAP/BI.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate tax return filings with BIR.
• Review tax calculations and returns prepared by outsourced provider.
• Provide tax support for monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Review tax bookings and analyze tax account variances.
• Coordinate transfer pricing studies and refresh per BIRMust.
• Handle local business taxes and permits for head office and branches.
• Advise on tax treatment and liaise with tax authorities.
• Identify process improvements for tax reporting and accounting.

Skills

MS Office

IFRS/PFRS

Internal control

English proficiency

SAP

Business Intelligence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence

Job description

• Ensure timely and accurate tax return filings with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
• Review and comment on tax calculations and tax returns prepared by the outsourced tax services provider prior to endorsement to Senior Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting for sign-off and approval
• Provide, in a timely manner, the required tax support for the monthly/quarterly/ annual financial reporting processes
• Review proposed tax bookings/ tax adjustments by the outsourced tax service provider as part of the monthly close process and perform analysis of variances of tax accounts (including current and deferred taxes) vs. budget/ forecast and vs previous year
• Provide, in a timely manner, the required tax support for the Annual Strategic Planning exercise, which involve updating of the current year tax forecast and calculation of the tax budget for the next three years
• Ensure that all related party transactions of entities within the AIA Philippines Group are supported by transfer pricing study in coordination with the outsourced tax service provider and that such studies are refreshed within the required period by the BIR
• Handle calculation of local business taxes for the head office and branches of the covered AIA PH Group entities and oversee the coordination of the the payment of such taxes to the relevant LGUs and renewal of the related business permits
• Advise on tax treatment/ tax position in relation to any inquiries raised by different functions within AIA Philippines Group entities
• Address any requests/ requirements from Group Tax
• Liaise with tax authorities and provide timely support to the AIA Philippines Group entities on tax assessments and examinations
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements for the tax reporting and accounting function
• Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor in order to meet operational and/or other requirements
• Education – Must possess Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree
• Experience – At least seven (7) years tax experience with any of the big 4 audit firms (Navarro Amper & Co., Isla Lipana & Co., Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. and Manabat San Agustin & Co); or same years of experience in tax accounting, compliance and reporting with any of the top 10 life insurance companies in the Philippines
• Certifications/licenses – Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• Special skills – Has knowledge and experience in IFRS/ PFRS and internal control practices; proficient in MS Office applications; has basic knowledge in SAP, Business Intelligence, with good command in English (both oral and written)