Tax Manager

VIVANT CORPORATION; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivants Corporation seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and strategy. You will manage tax preparation, planning, reporting, and ensure adherence to Philippine tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include leading tax professionals, handling audits, and driving process improvements while coordinating with internal clients for strategic tax guidance.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy is required.
• CPA qualification is preferred.
• 3–5 years of managerial taxation experience.
• Strong understanding of Philippine taxation and accounting standards.
• Proficient analytical skills (tax analysis, financial analysis).
• Experience in both tax compliance and planning.
• Experience in Power and Water industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns and compliance.
• Review BIR & LGU registrations and updates.
• Review annual ITR & RPT for Vivant group.
• Develop tax strategies and advise on tax-efficient structures.
• Assist in annual tax budgeting.
• Lead and mentor tax professionals and ensure timely deliverables.
• Assist in financial reporting and tax accounting.
• Represent the company during tax audits and interactions with authorities.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal clients to provide planning and tax expertise.
• Improve tax-related processes and policies.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Tax research

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Audit support

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Department management

Analytical skills

Industry knowledge

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the tax compliance and strategy for Vivant. The role involves managing tax preparation, planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tax Compliance: Oversee and review the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns as well as reports and compliances, ensuring that they are filed accurately and on time. Review BIR & LGU applications upon initial registration and update regularly, if necessary. Review annual ITR & RPT of the Vivant group.

Tax Planning: Developing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, advising on tax-efficient business structures, and planning for tax implications of business decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or expansion. Assist in preparation of annual tax budget.
Tax Research: Staying up-to-date on changes in tax laws and regulations, and conducting in-depth research on complex tax issues to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for tax savings. Research proper tax treatment of transactions referred to the team, and addressing tax queries of other departments

Team Leadership: Managing a team of tax professionals, providing mentorship, training, and guidance, as well as ensuring effective workflow and meeting deadlines.

Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards, and ensuring proper tax accounting.

Audit Support: Representing the company in dealings with tax authorities, managing tax audits, and addressing any discrepancies or issues raised during the audit process.

Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential tax risks, ensuring that all practices are in line with regulations to avoid penalties or legal issues.

Stakeholder Management: Build relationships and interact with internal clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and tax expertise

Department Management: Assist in the preparation of policies or any amendment to an existing policy. Improve processes by developing or implementing best tax practices. Regularly discuss with the team on the improvement of the accounting processes in order to ensure correct and on time tax filings and minimize tax leakage

Qualifications:

Graduate of BS Accountancy or related course

Preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

At least 3 to 5 years managerial experience in taxation

Strong understanding of Philippine taxation and accounting standards

Proficient analytical skills (tax analysis, financial analysis)

Experience in both tax compliance and planning

Experience working in Power and Water industry is a plus