Tax Specialist

About the role

The Tax Specialist supports the Market and GBS Tax Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and audit‑ready tax compliance, reporting and business support for JTI Philippines. The role handles day‑to‑day tax operations, works closely with finance and business stakeholders, and drives process improvements through automation and digital tools.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and file national and local tax obligations, including regulatory submissions and permits.
• Maintain tax accounting schedules, reconciliations, provisions and internal tax reports.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting and GBS to ensure tax‑sensitive transactions are properly recorded and documented.
• Provide first‑level tax guidance on routine transactions and escalate complex matters.
• Support BIR, LGU and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations and audit‑ready evidence.
• Identify manual activities and control gaps, recommending automation, dashboards and system enhancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in tax compliance, accounting or corporate tax.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and tax accounting.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Filipino.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of BIR systems and related tax software.