Tax Officer

LaVie Resort and Casino Manila; Manila; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

LaVie Resort and Casino Manila is seeking a Tax Officer to ensure compliance with national and local tax laws, identify tax risks, and support tax audits. You will review returns, monitor statutory requirements, and advise on corrective actions across business units.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with at least two years of experience in tax services, proficient in tax compliance, assessments, and advisory work, and skilled in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Experience in tax compliance review, tax assessments or advisory services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review returns and monitor statutory compliance with BIR requirements.
• Perform tax compliance reviews and identify tax exposures.
• Assist in BIR audits or assessments.
• Monitor local taxes and payments.
• Provide internal tax advisory and support services.
• Initiate process improvements to optimize tax processes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax assessments

Tax advisory services

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The Tax Officer is responsible for reviewing business units compliance with national and local tax laws and regulations, identifying potential tax risks, and recommending corrective actions. The role also involves assisting in tax audits and assessments by reviewing documents, assessing tax exposures, reconciling discrepancies, supporting responses to BIR findings, and researching possible defenses until case resolution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review Of Returns and Monitoring of Statutory Compliance - Responsible for the monthly/quarterly/annual review of returns and computation of taxes due; and monitoring of BUs' statutory compliance with BIR requirements.
• Tax Compliance Review - Responsible for the review, evaluation and monitoring of the compliance of BUs with the existing tax rules and regulations, identify possible tax exposures and recommend action plans to mitigate the risks.
• BIR Audit or Assessment - Assistance in case of BIR audit or assessment.
• Local Taxes Compliance and Monitoring - Assist in the computation, payment and monitoring of local taxes.
• Internal Tax Advisory and Support Services - Provide tax advisory services and support to business units.
• Process Improvements - Initiate project/s to simplify or optimize a process, reduce errors and/or improve tax compliance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum two (2) vears of relevant experience with the big 4 accounting firms, or other firms offering tax services.
• With experience in handling tax compliance review, tax assessments and/or tax advisory services.
• Strong understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.