I. BASIC PURPOSE / JOB BRIEF:

• Prepares, calculates and files the Company’s tax returns for the following: income tax, documentary stamp tax, withholding taxes, value added tax, real property tax and other applicable taxes
• Coordinates with other teams for the different tax schedules, reconciliations and computations to be used in the preparation of tax returns
• Reviews the following tax computations and returns of the affiliated companies:  income tax, withholding taxes, value-added tax and other applicable taxes
• Ensures that the tax returns of the Company and other affiliates are filed correctly and on time and in accordance with statutory regulations
• Reviews monthly EMPZ report and withholding tax certificates issued to vendors
• Prepares and files annual PEZA reports on a timely basis
• Assists Manager - Tax in the review of tax provision of contracts and agreements
• Assists in tax research and preparation of technical paper to support tax position or tax treatment
• Communicates, collaborates and coordinates with other business units, divisions and other  accounting teams in relation to tax reporting deadlines, tax payments and other tax requirements
• Assists in compliance reviews and internal and external audits
• Performs other job related duties assigned by superior

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepares, calculates and files the Company’s tax returns for the following: income tax, documentary stamp tax, withholding taxes, value added tax, real property tax and other applicable taxes
• Coordinates with other teams for the different tax schedules, reconciliations and computations to be used in the preparation of tax returns
• Reviews the following tax computations and returns of the affiliated companies:  income tax, withholding taxes, value-added tax and other applicable taxes
• Ensures that the tax returns of the Company and other affiliates are filed correctly and on time and in accordance with statutory regulations
• Reviews monthly EMPZ report and withholding tax certificates issued to vendors
• Prepares and files annual PEZA reports on a timely basis
• Assists Manager - Tax in the review of tax provision of contracts and agreements
• Assists in tax research and preparation of technical paper to support tax position or tax treatment
• Communicates, collaborates and coordinates with other business units, divisions and other  accounting teams in relation to tax reporting deadlines, tax payments and other tax requirements
• Assists in compliance reviews and internal and external audits
• Performs other job related duties assigned by superior

III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Business related course
• Certified Public Accountant

Experience Requirements:   

• At least 3 years of working experience with specialization in tax compliance and reporting from a Big 4 auditing firm, law firm or multinational company

Skills and Attributes:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application and ERP system
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with all levels of employees and management
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and team player
• Takes ownership of work and Proactive
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Fluent in oral and written English language