Tax - PAS Immigration Associate

SGV & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Flexible work environment

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SGV & Co. is seeking an Associate within Global Immigration to develop expertise across visa applications, work permits, and compliance for clients with international workforce needs.

You will support teams in preparing documentation, tracking immigration activities, and performing regulatory research, while collaborating with senior staff on complex cases and client engagements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in International Studies, Business Administration, Human Resource, Tourism, or other relevant discipline
• Maximum of 3 years relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Project management, leadership, teamwork, and client service skills

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of visa applications and related documentation for clients.
• Assist in preparing workpapers and deliverables for client engagements.
• Input data into tracking systems and preparing reports on immigration activities and compliance metrics.
• Assist in diagnostic reviews of clients' immigration compliance to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with senior associates and managers to support complex immigration cases and projects.
• Organize and maintain client files and documentation related to immigration cases.
• Conduct research on immigration laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide accurate information to clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Business Administration, Human Resource, Tourism

Job description

Here at SGV, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.

The experts in our People Advisory Services team are pivotal in navigating the intricacies involved in mobilizing a workforce on a global scale. Our professionals support clients in handling business concerns related to their international employees by offering comprehensive services in tax, immigration, and adherence to global mobility HR policies, along with providing advisory services.

Job Summary

You will develop valuable skills for your entire career. You will also work with tomorrow's business leaders and gain hands on best practice experience. The objective of our Global Immigration services focuses on immigration-related matters, including visa applications, work and residence permits, extensions, and short-term business traveler deployments. The team provides strategic advice to help client organizations understand and navigate immigration compliance requirements. They assist clients in sponsoring foreign nationals for employment and represent them in cases of sponsorships, visa refusals, cancellations, and appeals to relevant authorities.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate within Global Immigration, you will:

• Support the preparation and submission of visa applications and related documentation for clients.
• Assist in preparing workpapers and deliverables for client engagements.
• Input data intro tracking systems and preparing reports on immigration activities and compliance metrics.
• Assist in diagnostic reviews of clients' immigration compliance to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with senior associates and managers to support complex immigration cases and projects.
• Organize and maintain client files and documentation related to immigration cases.
• Conduct research on immigration laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide accurate information to clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in International Studies, Business Administration, Human Resource, Tourism, or other relevant discipline
• Maximum of 3 years relevant experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Project management, leadership, teamwork, and client service skills

Skills and attributes for success

• Maintain awareness of immigration laws, regulations, and requirements related to employee mobility, including short-term and virtual arrangements.
• Understand the various types of employee movements and the associated procedures.
• Be knowledgeable about regulatory compliance processes relevant to immigration functions, adhering to industry, sector, and jurisdiction guidelines.
• Seek assistance to confirm or support challenging decisions.
• Understand and articulate the significance of value-focused milestones for long-term projects.

What we offer

SGV offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Developing an extraordinary you - Gain access to world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience that will build your skills, sharpen your expertise, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.
• Empowering an extraordinary you - Thrive in a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, embraces our values, and helps you achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.
• Fueling an extraordinary you - Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where collaboration and innovation drive impactful work, and where you're inspired and challenged by teams who bring out your best.

At SGV, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.