Senior Tax Advisor

About the role

The Senior Tax Advisor will provide expert tax advisory and consulting services to ensure compliance with Philippine tax laws while optimizing tax‑efficient positions for HCPH’s operations. This role supports local, corporate and cross‑border transactions and aligns with the company’s international tax strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor changes in Philippine tax legislation and prepare executive summaries for periodic tax updates.
• Assist the Tax Manager in developing and implementing tax‑efficient strategies that support overall business goals.
• Support day‑to‑day tax advisory activities, including cross‑border transactions, transfer‑pricing documentation, and double‑tax treaty applications.
• Prepare protest letters and represent HCPH during tax audits or mappings conducted by LGUs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate internal and external tax exposures.
• Liaise with legal counsel, external tax advisors, and auditors to resolve complex tax issues.
• Provide research support to resolve tax treatments of specific transactions.
• Assist the tax compliance team with registrations and related legwork.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of meaningful experience handling Philippine taxation.
• Preferably experience with a Big 4 audit firm.
• Good knowledge of taxation for FinTech companies or financial institutions.
• Experience dealing with the BIR or LGUs on tax audits/inspections.
• Strong planning, organization, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work setup.
• Permanent dayshift schedule.
• Up to 20% variable performance‑based bonus.
• HMO coverage from day 1 for employee and dependents.