Tax Consultant

MediCard Phils., Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

MediCard Phils., Inc. is seeking a senior tax professional in the Philippines to lead tax compliance and reporting across the group. The role requires a CPA, a minimum of seven years of tax experience, and strong IFRS/PFRS knowledge for accurate BIR filings and coordination with outsourced tax services.

The position involves monthly, quarterly, and annual tax support, transfer pricing coordination, and liaison with tax authorities. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is required.
• At least seven years of tax experience in major firms or tax accounting roles.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/PFRS, internal controls, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate tax return filings with the BIR.
• Review tax calculations and returns prepared by outsourced providers.
• Provide tax support for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review tax bookings and variances for monthly close and budgets.
• Support annual strategic planning with tax forecasts and budgets.
• Coordinate transfer pricing studies and ensure refresh within required periods.
• Handle local business taxes and renewals of permits with LGUs.
• Advise on tax treatment for inquiries across the group.
• Coordinate with Group Tax and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements for tax reporting and accounting.

Skills

IFRS/PFRS

Internal controls

MS Office

English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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

Minimum Job 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)