Tax Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Tax Manager to join our team in the Philippines. This role will lead all aspects of local tax compliance, and audit defense efforts to ensure full compliance with Philippine tax laws and regulations.

The Tax Manager will play a critical role in overseeing tax matters across our retail operations, production, and digital platforms within the country. This includes working closely with internal teams and external partners to manage tax risks, support business operations, and ensure accurate and timely tax filings. The ideal candidate brings in-depth knowledge of local tax regulations and the agility to support a fast-growing consumer business with a retail footprint and omnichannel model.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all required tax returns in compliance with Philippine tax laws, including but not limited to Value-Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Taxes, and other applicable local taxes.
• Monitor changes in Philippine tax regulations issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and local government units (LGUs), and assess their impact on retail operations, cross-border transactions, and supply chain flows within the country.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units on transaction structuring, intercompany pricing, promotions, and digital commerce initiatives.
• Liaise with the BIR and other government agencies to resolve tax queries, secure rulings or certificates, and ensure compliance with tax audit or reporting requirements.

LGU and BIR Compliance Mapping and Assessments

• Act as the lead liaison for tax audits and queries from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and relevant local government units (LGUs).
• Prepare and review supporting documentation, tax reconciliations, and tax audit responses, ensuring alignment with commercial practices and tax positions.
• Collaborate with external advisors to manage complex LGU and BIR assessments, and resolve compliance disputes or deficiency findings.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained to support tax exemptions, incentives, or special rulings, if applicable.

Tax Risk Management

• Identify and assess tax risks across multiple business models including dine-in, takeaway, e-commerce etc.
• Establish internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure robust tax and LGU compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, operations, HR, legal, and procurement teams to embed tax compliance into everyday business processes.
• Deliver tax training and updates to local finance teams, as well as operational leaders.

Process & Technology Enhancement

• Lead initiatives to digitalise and automate tax workflows through ERP, accounting, and POS systems.
• Recommend and implement tools to enhance LGU and BIR reporting accuracy, reduce manual work, and ensure compliance with Philippine e-filing and other revenue regulation mandate, including accredited systems (e.g. POS, Accounting Systems)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in the Philippines, ideally in F&B, retail, or consumer goods sectors.
• Having previous employment with at least one of the Big 4 is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of BIR regulations and LGU compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-branch or outlet-based businesses with POS and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with both corporate and field teams.