Tax Specialist

PRIMARY ROLE AND PURPOSE

The position is responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal accounting reporting requirements through centralized monitoring, consolidation, and compliance assurance.

This role oversees the preparation, consolidation, and filing of all company-wide BIR tax returns via eFPS and maintains a systematic statutory archiving and filing structure to support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.

KEY RESULTS AREAS (KRAs)

• 100% on-time submission of all statutory and BIR reports
• Zero penalties or surcharges due to delayed or inaccurate filings
• ≥98% accuracy rate in consolidated statutory and tax filings
• 100% monthly compliance monitoring coverage across all entities and plants
• 100% proper archiving and availability of statutory documents and regulatory records

OPERATING NETWORK / INTERACTIONS Internal

• Coordinates with Plant Accountants for tax schedules, reconciliations, and submission timelines
• Works closely with the Operations Compliance Officer for regulatory updates under DOE, DOLE, and LGUs
• Coordinates with the Legal Department on compliance issues requiring legal interpretation or action
• Reports to and supports the GA & Reporting Supervisor on compliance status and reporting

External

• Coordinates with BIR, SEC, DOE, DOLE, LGUs, and other regulatory bodies
• Liaises with external auditors and government examiners during compliance reviews and audits

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS1. BIR and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, consolidate, and file all company-wide BIR returns (VAT, EWT, FWT, ITR 1702, Alphalist, 2316, etc.) via eFPS, based on validated plant submissions
• Maintain a centralized statutory compliance tracker covering BIR, SEC, DOE, DOLE, and LGU requirements
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all regulatory submissions
• Maintain a structured archiving and filing system for statutory reports, attachments, and official regulatory correspondence

2. Monitoring of Statutory Permits and Licenses

• Maintain a permit and license monitoring system for DOE, DOLE, and LGU requirements
• Track renewal schedules, validity periods, and related financial obligations
• Ensure visibility of compliance risks and potential financial exposure under the Finance Department

3. Reporting and Coordination

• Prepare and submit monthly compliance status reports and dashboards to the GA & Reporting Supervisor
• Support internal and external audits by preparing statutory schedules and compliance documentation
• Identify recurring compliance gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Entry Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy; CPA preferred
• At least 2–4 years of experience in taxation, compliance, or general accounting
• Strong working knowledge of BIR systems (eFPS, RELIEF, Alphalist)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in documentation and record-keeping
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php25, Php30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person