Tax Accounting Senior Specialist

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: n/a

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Assist in ensuring compliance to all relevant tax laws and regulations, while also miximizing tax efficiencies and minimizing tax liabilities. Prepares, file and pays accurate tax returns and assist on advisory services to the different business units.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Preparing, filing and paying tax returns and LGU compliance:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns by reconciling tax accounts and computing for taxes due for review of Tax Accounting Officer
• Prepares funding and payment requests
• Prepares tax returns and relevant attachments for BIR filing for review of Tax Accounting Officer
• Files and pays tax approved returns to the BIR
• Monitors BIR Form 2307 submissions from clients
• Assist on filing and payment of the following LGU-related documents/fees - Real Property Tax, Community Tax Certificate, Barangay Clearance – for Head Office only, Mayor’s Permit for Head Office only

Maintaining tax records and reports:

• Prepares journal entries related to set-up and payment of taxes
• Prepares reports assigned to tax team
• Assist in the preparation of relevant disclosures for Financial Statements
• Assists in the preparation of Insurance Commission Annual Statements
• Assist Tax Accounting Officer for the preparation of other reports as requested by the Management/Board.

• Liaises with tax officer for any tax queries/consultations.
• Assists in the preparation for and responding to internal and external audits.

Staying updated:

• Keeping abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations through ongoing education and training.

Any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

Internal – CFO, FC, Finance LT, ELT, IT, and FCA

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Preferably CPA
• Experience with Tax compliance reporting and/or Insurance Industry is preferred.
• Has working knowledge in IFRS and PFRS reporting standards
• Proficient in basic computer applications (i.e. Excel, Word)
• Must possess very good analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Able to work with cross functional teamss
• Keen to details and highly committed
• Can work under pressure and effective in meeting deadlines