Tax Manager

Job Summary:

The Tax Lead is responsible for overseeing the company's tax compliance, managing all BIR audits, and leading process improvements to strengthen tax governance across multiple legal entities. This role prepares and reviews tax filings, tax reconciliations, supports external tax counsel in defending audit findings, and ensures accuracy of tax-related disclosures in the financial statements. The position serves as the senior technical authority for tax within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monthly & Quarterly Tax Compliance

• Prepare/ sign off on VAT, EWT, FWT, DST and other applicable monthly/quarterly returns prepared by the Tax Associate.
• Ensure timely e-filing and e-payment of all returns.
• Prepare attachments including SAWT, SLSP/Relief, QAP, and summary schedules.
• Maintain organized documentation of supporting schedules, working papers, and reconciliations for all tax filings.

2. Annual Compliance

• Prepare annual alphalists and Forms 1604E/F.Support preparation of annual income tax return attachments.
• Maintain organized documentation of supporting schedules, working papers, and reconciliations for all tax filings. Update and refine compliance checklists and calendars.

3. Other Compliance

• Ensure timely customer/vendor accreditation requests are done by the Tax Associate to support proper tax compliance.
• Ensure timely Issuance of BIR 2307 to vendors by the Tax Associate.
• Maintain accurate ATC mapping and books-to-return matching.
• Give guidance to support business decisions with impact on taxation and perform other advisory to internal stakeholders.

4. BIR Audit Leadership

• Lead and manage all stages of BIR audits, including LOA review, schedule preparation, variance analysis, and documentation.
• Prepare and review technical reconciliations (VAT, EWT, FWT, income tax, SLSP vs books, sales vs returns).
• Draft and review responses to preliminary and final findings.
• Coordinate with external tax counsel for defense and negotiation.
• Attend meetings with BIR examiners and represent the company's tax positions.
• Maintain complete and well-organized audit records and binders.
• Recommend improvements to the Company's underlying processes and internal controls to reduce future audit risks.

5. Financial Statement Support

• Prepare and/or review annual income tax computations and deferred tax schedules for audited financial statements.
• Support external auditors on all tax-related queries and schedules.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Team player demonstrating effective and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of accounting and finance with minimum supervision.
• Ability to deliver according to established/committed deadlines.
• Proactive ownership of responsibilities.

Qualifications, Certifications and Education Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in tax, particularly PH national and local business taxes.
• Experience in BIR audits.
• Experience in Transfer Pricing
• Experience in the Big Four Tax Firm or similar in-house tax position in F&B, retail, consumer goods, or ecommerce sectors.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word software)
• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite Accounting System is a plus.

Growsari Headquarters: 16th Floor, Century Spire Office Bldg., Poblacion, Makati City

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From Php100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• When is the soonest date that you can start?
• What is your expected salary?

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: Remote