Tax Specialist

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join us as
Tax Specialist
at Aon Philippines, offering you a real opportunity to further develop your capabilities.

This is a great opportunity to become a fundamental member of a highly professional and diverse team. Aon is a global organization which strives to provide meaningful career paths for its employees. Come on board and reap the rewards.

Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like- Prepares and files tax returns through Electronic Filing and Payment System and other BIR Forms
- Proactively manage tax deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate filings

• implementation of system for availment of the VAT output credit
• monthly validation of creditable withholding tax certificates and monitoring of rejected/returned certificates
• Implementation of tax compliance and control activities allows the rest of the team to focus on strategic tax planning and optimization
• Implement a comprehensive tax calendar and filing tracker that covers all statutory deadlines and obligations. Assign clear responsibilities and build in internal deadlines to allow for reviews and quality checks before and final submission. Regularly monitor compliance status and coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data well in advance, minimizing the risk of penalties or late filings.
• Prepare, compile and review documents for tax refund applications
• Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare for implementation promptly
• Actively track and evaluate updates to local regulations, rulings and policy changes. This includes participating in tax forums, subscribing to relevant updates and engaging with external advisors when necessary.
• Access tax website regularly assesses and report on impact of new tax regulations (~20/year), circulars (~120/year), memorandum orders (~50/year)
• Propose and monitor implementation of process and reporting improvements to comply with new regulations
• Conduct periodic assessments of current audit findings and proactively resolve recurring issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to close compliance gaps and reinforce internal controls to minimize audit risks. This involves reviewing documentation processes, improving tax data accuracy, and establishing stronger workflows to prevent discrepancies before they are raised in formal audits.
• Implement additional compliance controls to address and close gaps where prior tax assessments were received
• value-added tax - monthly checks for accuracy of VAT zero-rating and amounts at point of invoicing
• annual reconciliation of salaries and wages as reported in the audited FS versus the annual alphalist filing
• reconciliation of expanded withholding tax schedules per applicable tax rate versus all expense accounts
• revenue reconciliations between amounts as reported from SSRS, workday, tax returns
• quarterly reconciliation of creditable withholding taxes (recorded vs received vs filed)
• compilation of documents for key areas which have historically been a focus of tax audits
• related party transactions
• vat zero-rating for services rendered to non-residents and local export enterprises
• other ad-hoc activities

Qualifications
Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in Local taxation
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams and levels of the organization.

How This Opportunity Is Different
This is your opportunity to sell the role What makes Aon and the role different, and more attractive, than our competitors? Bring the role to life by outlining who they will be collaborating with, and equally who will be supporting them

How We Support Our Colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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