Tax Accountant

About the role

The Tax Accountant will support our APAC tax function, focusing on Philippine entities. Working under the APAC Tax Manager, you will ensure accurate tax compliance, reporting, and advisory services across direct and indirect tax areas.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with local accountants in APAC to prepare and review VAT, EWT, FWT, and DST returns for Philippine entities.
• Provide indirect tax guidance 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 calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and quarterly tax reconciliations for US reporting.
• Assist with tax notices, audits, and support both direct and indirect tax audit processes.
• Liaise with tax agents to gather documentation for transfer pricing, country‑by‑country reporting, and mandatory disclosures.
• Analyze and implement best practices and internal controls for tax‑sensitive processes.
• Contribute expertise to projects such as mini health checks and tax governance improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of tax experience (including internships); 2‑4 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant tax laws, codes, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access