Accounting Assistant (Banking Tax & Compliance)

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support our banking operations by ensuring accurate bookkeeping, tax compliance and timely reporting to regulatory bodies. The position is based in Makati and requires close collaboration with internal teams and external auditors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries for UCAG‑BKD transactions.
• Compute monthly Income Taxes and Gross Receipts Taxes for banks.
• File and remit regular tax payments (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax) using EFPS, E‑BIR and E‑Submission facilities.
• Submit reports and schedules to the BIR, SEC and Makati LGU.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required schedules.
• Update GL and SL balances for UCAG accounts and prepare monthly proof and verification reports.
• Consolidate and verify Creditable Withholding Tax Certificates for tax credit claims.
• Prepare and release Creditable Withholding Tax Certificates from e‑Proc transactions.
• Handle accruals for inter‑company cost recoveries from subsidiaries.
• Perform maker activities for e‑Proc requested items and other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle, tax computations, BIR regulations and account reconciliation.
• Residence near Makati or willingness to be assigned in Makati.

Required skills

• Electronic Filing and Payment System (EFPS).
• E‑BIR Facility.
• E‑Submission Facility.
• eProc platform.