Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Emerson's 130+ years of history have been filled with achievements and challenges that have driven innovative thinking and bold transformations, molding us into the company we are today. By joining us as a
Senior Specialist, Tax
, you will be responsible for tax filing and compliance, from preparing tax working files up to reviewing returns to payments, tax account reconciliation, providing audit support, and compiling and chasing WHT certificates. You will perform high-quality tax working files on corporate tax provision, understand country specific tax reporting processes and reconciliation, collaborate with internal and external customers, understand tax processes, and help to identify operational improvements.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply now and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or any Accounting-related field, preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
• At least 4.5 years of work experience in general accounting, majority of which should be in General Ledger or Tax performing reconciliation, tax compliance, and audit support.
• Solid understanding of internal control and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in ERP applications, including Oracle and SAP.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform accurate and timely withholding tax (WHT) and value-added tax (VAT) compliance in coordination with tax consultants.
• Track and follow through on the filing and payment of WHT and VAT returns to ensure compliance with site locations' regulatory deadlines.
• Prepare corporate income tax provision quarterly based on timeline set out by the Site Partners.
• Conduct return to provision reconciliation annually and prepare needed adjustments to recognize over and under tax accrual.
• Work with tax consultants on the transfer pricing policies of the site being supported.
• Perform tax account reconciliation and analyze transactions to validate accuracy through vouching for source details.
• Collaborate closely and connect with various partners for critical deliverables and required action items.
• Generate reports and perform analysis of accounts to resolve potential misrecording of transactions prior to finalization of tax working files.
• Maintain an audit trail of supporting documents for audit requirements and post-adjusting entries to restate account balances.

Who You Are:

You have a strong drive for results and exhibit passion and enthusiasm to get things done. You can efficiently carry out tasks independently and generate accurate, high-quality reports. You're a proactive self-starter with a high level of commitment to exceeding expectations. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people across any level, thus excelling in a team environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.