Tax Manager

Michael Page; Laguna; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Laguna-based office to recruit a permanent Tax Lead for an onsite role. You will oversee tax compliance, manage VAT refunds, and coordinate with tax authorities and consultants to ensure regulatory adherence.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and strengthen internal tax controls within a global wholesale trading and services organisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong technical taxation experience.
• Leadership or people management exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations (VAT, withholding taxes, CIT).
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, tax authorities, and external consultants.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance activities, including review and coordination of all tax filings and statutory requirements.
• Manage VAT refund applications, tax audits, BIR assessments, and regulatory engagements.
• Provide tax advisory support to business stakeholders and monitor regulatory updates.
• Guide and develop junior tax resources while strengthening internal tax controls.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

VAT knowledge

Education

CPA

CTT

Job description

• Drive critical tax initiatives across multiple business units
• Develop and mentor a growing tax team within a global organisation

About Our Client

The company is a wholesale trading and services organisation. Office is based in Laguna.

Job Description

• Lead tax compliance activities, including review and coordination of all tax filings and statutory requirements
• Manage VAT refund applications, tax audits, BIR assessments, and regulatory engagements
• Provide tax advisory support to business stakeholders and monitor regulatory updates
• Guide and develop junior tax resources while strengthening internal tax controls

The Successful Applicant

Non-negotiables:

• At least 3 years of strong technical taxation experience
• Leadership or people management exposure
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, including VAT, withholding taxes, and corporate income tax
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, tax authorities, and external consultants
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Tax Technician (CTT)
• Experience within a multinational or regional organisation

What's on Offer

Permanent role based fully onsite in Laguna leading tax compliance, VAT refund management, tax audits, and tax advisory activities for a global wholesale trading and services organisation.