Team Lead, Indirect Tax

Dover Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Business Services (DBS) seeks a seasoned tax leader to oversee regional tax reporting, planning, and governance. You will guide a small team of specialists, coordinate cross‑functional projects, and drive continuous improvements in tax processes and automation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in taxation, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of international indirect taxation. The role requires collaboration with Dover entities, adherence to ethical standards, and active stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of taxation or relevant experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs).
• Working knowledge in International Indirect Taxation (Sales + VAT) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing data in Microsoft Office (SharePoint).
• Ability to navigate complex tax issues and provide written/verbal tax advice and practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax relevant financial, internal and external reporting requirements.
• Lead tax process improvements projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Supervise a small team of Tax of Excellence Specialists and Analysts.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships and ensure timely delivery of tax reporting.
• Evaluate emerging tax technologies and implement tax automation tools with IT support.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and Dover’s ethical standards.

Skills

Taxation experience

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Team supervision

Tax technology awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Dover Business Services [is an independent business unit that] empowers OpCo growth by providing best-in-class operations expertise and services to increase capacity, improve control and reduce costs. In the future, we will also provide analytics, strategic services and leverage advanced technologies. This enables OpCos to focus on customer business activity and growth strategies. DBS supports Dover’s Operating Companies through the processing of select financial and transactional processes and provides HR and IT support. DBS operates shared service centres in China, North America, the Philippines and Scotland.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the tax relevant financial, internal and external reporting requirements
• Actively involved in specific geographical region’s tax planning and direction, team strategy, and
• stakeholder management
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Companies
• Manage projects to meet timelines and deliverables to stakeholders
• Internal and external performance reporting
• Individual performance and career management
• Responsible for supervising a small team of Tax of Excellence Specialists and Analysts
• Lead tax process improvements projects, which may include software implementation, automation, or workpaper improvement and ongoing continuous process improvement;
• Evaluate, implement and maintain emerging tax technologies
• Management of tax automation and reporting tools
• Assure that tax technology solutions are up to date with the legal requirements which includes
• screening changes in law to assist in assessing the impact on the different applications in use
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of taxation or relevant experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel (Ex: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.)
• Working knowledge in International Indirect Taxation (Sales + VAT) is an advantage
• Ability to navigate complex tax issues and their implications to provide written/verbal tax advice and practical recommendations
• Knowledge in emerging tax technologies
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing data in Microsoft Office (Share Point)
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).

Dover Corporation delivers innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees has an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.”

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.