Urgent: Senior Accountant - Tax and Compliance | Night Shift (29912)

This role may initially be assigned to support a single country and is expected to scale over time to cover multiple jurisdictions as the organization grows or as required by the business.

• Tax Compliance & Filing
• Prepare, review, and file all required tax returns and reports in accordance with applicable local tax laws and statutory deadlines.
• Ensure accurate computation and timely remittance of all taxes, including but not limited to income tax, withholding tax (expanded and final), value-added tax (VAT) / goods and services tax (GST), and other applicable local taxes.
• Maintain complete and organized tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation for all filings.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, rulings, and regulatory issuances, and assess their impact on the organization.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the relevant national tax authority and other government agencies (see Country-Specific Requirements below).
• Manage tax audits, assessments, and inquiries; coordinate responses and documentation with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Obtain and maintain required tax certifications, registrations, and clearances (e.g., tax clearance certificates, BIR certificates of registration, DGT registrations, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with the rules, reporting requirements, and obligations of applicable economic zone, free trade zone, or export promotion entities where the company holds registered status.
• Prepare and submit required reports and declarations to relevant incentive zone administering bodies (see Country-Specific Requirements).
• Monitor and track incentive entitlements, tax holidays, preferential rates, and conditions of registration to preserve eligibility.
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure transaction flows comply with incentive zone requirements.

• Prepare current and deferred tax computations in accordance with applicable accounting standards (PFRS / IFRS / local GAAP as applicable).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with accurate tax provisions, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze effective tax rate movements and provide explanations to management.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and compliance where applicable.

• Support internal and external audit activities by providing complete tax workpapers, schedules, and reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Proactively identify tax risks and opportunities, and advise management on tax-efficient structures and planning strategies.
• Liaise with external tax consultants, legal counsel, and advisors as needed.

• Drive continuous improvement in tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate across departments and within the Finance function — including Finance Compliance, Global Controller, Accounting, Projects/Office of the CFO (oCFO), Legal, HR, and Operations — to ensure tax implications are considered in business decisions and that cross-functional financial initiatives are supported with accurate and timely tax input.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members on tax-related matters.

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting is required

• Holder of a valid Philippine CPA license
• Strong fundamental knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Experience with account reconciliation and analysis
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting/tax experience; at least 2–3 years of direct experience working with BIR compliance and PEZA-registered companies (or comparable export zone experience).
• Practical knowledge of the Philippine Tax Code, VAT and withholding tax rules, TRAIN law implications, BIR filing systems (eFPS/eBIR), and PEZA regulatory requirements and incentive mechanisms.
• Experience handling BIR and PEZA audits and coordinating with government agencies and external auditors.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience in the collection or financial industry would be an asset

Certificates, Licenses, & Registration:

Employees in these jobs must possess or be working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.