Tax Senior Specialist

Copeland; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Specialist, Tax to own tax filing and compliance, from preparing working files to reviewing returns, reconciling tax accounts, and supporting audits. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure accuracy and timely deliveries.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accountancy (CPA preferred), 4.5+ years in general ledger, tax reconciliation, and tax compliance, plus proficiency with Oracle and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• At least 4.5 years of work experience in general accounting, including general ledger, tax reconciliation, and audit support.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and GAAP.
• Proficiency in ERP applications, including Oracle and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate withholding tax (WHT) and VAT compliance coordination with tax consultants.
• Monitor filing and payment of WHT and VAT returns to meet deadlines for site locations.
• Prepare corporate income tax provision quarterly as timelines set by site partners.
• Conduct return-to-provision reconciliation and adjust for over/under tax accrual.
• Collaborate on transfer pricing policies with the site being supported.
• Perform tax account reconciliation and analyze transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with partners for deliverables and required actions.
• Generate reports and analyze accounts to resolve misrecording before finalizing tax working files.
• Maintain audit trails and post-adjusting entries to restate balances.

Job description

If you are a Senior Specialist, Tax professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to be responsible for tax filing and compliance, from preparing tax working files up to reviewing returns to payments, tax account reconciliation, providing audit support, and compiling and chasing WHT certificates. You will perform high-quality tax working files on corporate tax provision, understand country specific tax reporting processes and reconciliation, collaborate with internal and external customers, understand tax processes, and help to identify operational improvements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform accurate and timely withholding tax (WHT) and value-added tax (VAT) compliance in coordination with tax consultants.

• Track and follow through on the filing and payment of WHT and VAT returns to ensure compliance with site locations' regulatory deadlines.

• Prepare corporate income tax provision quarterly based on timeline set out by the site partners.

• Conduct return to provision reconciliation annually and prepare needed adjustments to recognize over and under tax accrual.

• Work with tax consultants on the transfer pricing policies of the site being supported.

• Perform tax account reconciliation and analyze transactions to validate accuracy through vouching for source details.

• Collaborate closely and connect with various partners for critical deliverables and required action items.

• Generate reports and perform analysis of accounts to resolve potential misrecording of transactions prior to finalization of tax working files.

• Maintain an audit trail of supporting documents for audit requirements and post-adjusting entries to restate account balances.

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You can efficiently carry out tasks independently and generate accurate, high-quality reports. You're a proactive self-starter with a high level of commitment to exceeding expectations. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people across any level, thus excelling in a team environment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or any Accounting-related field, preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification.

• At least 4.5 years of work experience in general accounting, majority of which should be in General Ledger or Tax performing reconciliation, tax compliance, and audit support.

• Solid understanding of internal control and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proficiency in ERP applications, including Oracle and SAP.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives- because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!