Tax Legal Senior Specialist

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Purpose of the role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Accounting and Compliance Senior Specialist, this role will be responsible for Tax Accounting and Compliance for Philippine entities and other entities in the APAC region. The successful candidate must ensure adherence to current financial and tax policies and regulations, providing accurate and timely financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for managing tax reporting, overseeing compliance processes, supporting audits, and contributing to strategic tax planning. 

This role requires a solid expertise in tax Laws and regulations, excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and implement complex financial data.

In this role you'll:

1. Tax compliance and support to Legal Tax Department.

- Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax forms (CIT, GST/VAT,...) to meet legal and tax authority requirements, avoiding any reputational risk.

• Continuously monitor tax compliance duties to improve efficiency in tax cash collections (e.g., withholdings).

• Actively collaborate with the Legal Tax Department during tax audits.

- Tax Advisory:

• Provide initial advisory to other departments on new legislation impacts, serving as the tax reference before escalating complex issues to the Legal Tax Department.

• Identify and anticipate tax impacts in collaboration with the Legal Tax Department.

• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and ensure the company's compliance with new tax laws and regulations.

2.- Tax accounting and reporting:

- Tax accounting: 

• Key contributor in month-end closing activities for efficient and accurate reporting to internal and external parties.

• Responsible for tax entries (e.g. corporate income tax, VAT/GST,..).

• Manage tax effects on Local GAAP adjustments and reconcile from IFRS to Local GAAP.

• Collaborate jointly with the Manager in monthly analytical review of Financial Statements from a tax perspective.

• Support internal and external tax audits.

- Reporting:

• Prepare tax cash paid forecast and Total Tax Contribution information to Group Treasury, Transfer Pricing and Tax Legal team.

• Preparation of tax information for Financial Statements (Annual Accounts) and required reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

• Identify improvements in tax processes based on updated tax legislation to increase their efficiency and accuracy to ensure high-quality financial reporting.

• Participate in special projects for accurate financial tax accounting and reporting.

3. Other activities: 

• Maintain and update tax process documentation for each entity

• Support the manager in the meetings with KPMG as Global Tax Advisor and identify opportunities to improve the current process and enhance the accuracy of our internal data

• Be involved in the projects that will affect the business due to tax regulations (e-invoicing, e-reporting)

About the ideal candidate:

• University Degree Business Administration.

• Taxation and tax consultancy master degree (CEF) is an advantage.

• 4 years of expertise in a tax advisory in a multinational firm environment.

• Strong knowledge and expertise of Philippines tax laws and regulations.

• Strong accounting expertise (Local GAAP and SGAAP).

• Strong knowledge about S4/HANA.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 

• SAP advanced user level

• Strong Accounting expertise (IFRS and Local GAAP). Philippine Tax legislation.

• Advanced knowledge of the Amadeus Group and Travel Industry is an advantage.

• Open to work in a hybrid set-up.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.