Tax Compliance Specialist

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion.

Why this role?

KONE Philippines is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and as such we are seeking "Tax Compliance Specialist" to join our Finance team.

Being part of a global organization that actively supports your career and internal promotions, means that for the right person, this critical role could be the next step in a fantastic career at KONE.

Job Summary

• Implement tax policy.
• Advise on local tax compliance matters.
• Handle tax filing submissions and prepare reports/updates to the country Head of Finance on tax compliance matters.
• Overall responsibility for on-going Tax Audits as well as driving process changes to prevent and/or limit tax audits for the Company.

What will you be doing?

• Support the implementation of the tax policy and controls to ensure effective governance over all taxation matters
• Prepare basic information to assist discussions on tax disputes and coordinate scheduling of such discussions with tax officers and advisers
• Support Finance Controllership Team in preparation of tax computations, coordinate filing of tax returns, process tax payments, manage withholding tax, etc. to manage local tax compliance. Maintain tax submission documentations and tax schedules.
• Administrative support during tax audits, including preparation of basic tax information and schedules, coordinate meetings, etc
• Leads the activities related to any local tax audit defense, including dealing with BIR Auditors as well as third party tax consultants.
• Gather and compile information needed for the preparation of reports and updates to the Management. Support Finance Controller in ensuring all local tax provisions are sufficient and fully accounted for.
• Be the contact by internal stakeholders on basic queries and requests related to tax matters
• Respond to basic queries and requests from tax authorities/auditors/external consultants in relation to regulatory requirements/tax audits/tax advisory engagements. Support superior in managing tax ad hoc reporting needs.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA holder is preferred.
• Minimum 3 year experience in the same role
• Actual hand-on experience on Finance and Accounting functions directly related to local tax regulations
• Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage Demonstrate good research and analytical skills
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

What do we offer?

• Career progression in opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded.

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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