Responsibilities:
- Work with the local country accountants based in APAC countries under the supervision of the APAC Tax Manager
- Prepare or review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns for the Philippines’ entities.
- Provide Indirect tax advice to the sales, purchases, accounts payable, credit, and operations departments.
- Handle corporate tax filing for Philippines’ entities, including providing the information to the local tax agent & conducting first pass review of the tax computation.
- Prepare/review the provisional tax computation, including permanent items vs temporary items consideration, Effective Tax Rate calculation as well as quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts, and quarterly & annual tax computation for US reporting purposes.
- Assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
- Support direct and indirect Tax Audits
- Liaise with the tax agent (providing information & conducting the first pass review) to get the local file / TP documentation and country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
- Analyze and implement best practices and internal controls related to tax-sensitive processes.
- Contribute as a subject matter expert to specific projects such as mini health checks and building up processes/tax governance.
- Bachelor’s degree - Accounting, finance, taxation or related required
- CPA/CA certification preferred
- Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 2-4 years preferred)
- Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding timelines
- Meticulous, proactive, and good analytical skills
- Versatile team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills