Tax Manager

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Food, Inc. in Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines, seeks an experienced Tax Leader to drive tax compliance and reporting to the BIR and other agencies. Hybrid work arrangement.

The role oversees tax computations, audits, planning, and coordinating with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate tax accounting and risk mitigation. CPA highly preferred with 5–7 years of relevant experience in a large FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• CPA license is highly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant taxation experience in a large organization or FMCG/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and reporting to BIR and other agencies.
• Oversee tax computations and reconciliations (VAT, income tax, withholding taxes, documentary stamp tax).
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws and assess impact on operations.
• Manage BIR audits, tax mapping, and regulatory examinations.
• Provide tax advisory support to Finance and business units.
• Review tax positions and advise on tax planning and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Accounting for tax accounting and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and controls.
• Collaborate with external advisors and government agencies as needed.
• Prepare tax reports and management updates.
• Lead and develop the tax team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Excel

SAP

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA license

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Place of Assignment: Ortigas, Pasig City

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Lead the company's tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete submission of tax returns, schedules, and other statutory requirements to the BIR and relevant government agencies.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and reconciliation of tax computations and tax-related accounts, including VAT, income tax, withholding taxes, documentary stamp tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws, BIR issuances, regulations, and rulings, and assess their impact on the company's operations and financial position.
• Manage and coordinate BIR tax audits, tax mapping activities, assessments, and other regulatory examinations, ensuring timely submission of required documents and appropriate resolution of findings.
• Provide tax advisory and technical support to Finance, Accounting, and business units on tax implications of business transactions, contracts, investments, promotions, and other initiatives.
• Review tax positions and recommend appropriate tax planning and risk mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure proper tax accounting, reconciliations, documentation, and alignment between tax filings and financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, documentation, and systems to enhance compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies on tax-related matters as necessary.
• Prepare tax-related reports, analyses, and management updates, highlighting key risks, exposures, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the tax team, ensuring strong technical capability, accountability, and timely delivery of requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• CPA license is highly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in taxation, tax compliance, tax accounting, or external audit, preferably with experience in a large organization or FMCG/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, tax compliance requirements, and tax audit processes.
• Hands-on experience in BIR audits, assessments, tax mapping, and resolution of tax findings is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems; experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical tax advice to business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.