Tax Specialist

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JTI Philippines is seeking a Tax Specialist to support tax compliance, reporting, and audits for JT International (Philippines), Inc. and JTI GBS Philippines Inc. You will handle day-to-day tax operations, tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and provide guidance to business stakeholders.

You will work with Finance, Accounting, GBS, and external advisors, driving process improvements, automation, and documentation to strengthen controls in a hybrid work setup in Taguig.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA qualification is preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years of experience in tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience with tax compliance, audits, and supporting documentation.
• Exposure to BIR/LGU audits and external advisors is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and timelines.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and support timely tax obligations and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain tax accounting schedules, reconciliations, provisions, and internal reports.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, GBS, and stakeholders for proper tax treatment.
• Provide first-level tax guidance on routine transactions and contracts.
• Support audits, health checks, and documentation for authorities.
• Address audit findings with process improvements and control enhancements.
• Identify manual processes and drive automation and dashboards.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants under the Tax Manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

AI-enabled tools

SAP / ERP experience

BIR systems experience

English & Filipino

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA qualification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

BIR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.

Learn more:

Reporting to: Tax Manager

Duty Post: Taguig Head Office

Work Setup: Hybrid

Tax Specialist

The Tax Specialist supports the Market and GBS Tax Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready tax compliance, reporting, and business support for JT International (Philippines), Inc. and JTI GBS Philippines Inc.

The role is responsible for day-to-day tax operations, including tax filings, payments, reconciliations, tax accounting, internal and external reporting, and regulatory documentation. It also works closely with business stakeholders to provide practical tax guidance, support audits and reviews, strengthen controls, and improve tax processes through automation and digitalization.

This position is well suited for a tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with attention to detail, stakeholder management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

As the Tax Specialist, you will:

• Prepare, validate, and support the timely filing and payment of applicable national and local tax obligations, including regulatory submissions, permits, and registration renewals.

• Maintain accurate tax accounting schedules, working papers, account reconciliations, provisions, forecasts, and internal tax reports.

• Work with Finance, Accounting, GBS, and other stakeholders to ensure that tax-sensitive transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and supported by complete documentation.

• Provide first-level tax guidance on routine transactions, contracts, projects, registrations, and operational changes, while escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Tax Manager.

• Support BIR and LGU audits, internal audits, JSOX activities, tax health checks, refund claims, and other reviews by preparing schedules, reconciliations, explanations, and audit-ready evidence.

• Help address audit findings by supporting process changes, control enhancements, documentation improvements, and recurring compliance checks.

• Identify manual activities, recurring errors, reporting challenges, and control gaps, and recommend practical improvements through standardization, automation, dashboards, system enhancements, and digital tools.

• Coordinate routine requirements and deliverables with external tax consultants and service providers under the direction of the Tax Manager.

• Support tax awareness initiatives by contributing to trainings, reminders, job aids, FAQs, and practical guidance for business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Certified Public Accountant qualification is preferred but not required.

• At least 3 years of experience in tax, accounting, financial reporting, corporate tax, tax consultancy, tax controversy, governance, or internal controls.

• Sound knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, tax accounting, tax reporting, and related regulatory requirements.

• Experience in tax compliance, account reconciliations, audit support, and preparation of supporting documentation.

• Exposure to BIR or LGU audits, internal audits, JSOX, tax health checks, or coordination with external advisors is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect business transactions, accounting entries, tax returns, and supporting documents.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic market and shared-services environment.

• Good communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain tax requirements clearly to non-tax stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with AI-enabled tools.

• Experience with SAP, ERP platforms, or BIR systems is preferred.

• Process improvement mindset, with the ability to identify manual workarounds, recurring errors, control gaps, and opportunities for automation.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Filipino.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.