Tax Accountant

About the role

The Tax Accountant will support Wesco’s APAC tax function, ensuring compliance for the Philippines entities and assisting with both direct and indirect tax matters across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT, EWT, FWT and DST returns for the Philippines entities.
• Provide indirect tax advice to sales, purchasing, accounts payable, credit and operations teams.
• Handle corporate tax filings, coordinate with local tax agents and perform first‑pass reviews of tax computations.
• Prepare and review provisional tax computations, calculate effective tax rates and reconcile quarterly tax accounts for US reporting.
• Assist with tax notices, audits and liaison with tax agents for transfer‑pricing documentation and country‑by‑country reporting.
• Analyze and implement best practices and internal controls for tax‑sensitive processes.
• Contribute as a subject‑matter expert to projects such as mini health checks and tax governance improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Taxation or related field; CPA/CA qualification preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in tax compliance, audits and provision work.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws and international tax reporting requirements.
• Fluent in English and Tagalog with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access (plus)