Tax and Accounting Supervisor - 3 yrs experience - Sal: 35k - 55k

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred; unlicensed candidates with at least 3 years of practical
  
  

accounting and tax experience will be considered if a suitably experienced CPA is not available.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including experience as an engagement in-charge, team
  
  

lead, or direct supervisor.

• Meaningful experience (2+ years) in a Big 4 accounting firm (SGV & Co., KPMG R.G. Manabat &
  
  

Co., Isla Lipana & Co./PwC, Deloitte) or another large, reputable audit and advisory firm.

Candidates from a Tax practice background are strongly preferred over Audit-only experience, given

this role's heavy BIR-facing scope. Senior-level candidates, not yet at Manager level, are welcome

to apply.

• Strong working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS, including PFRS for
  
  

SMEs), BIR regulations, and current issuances (RRs, RMOs, RMCs).

• Direct experience handling BIR audits, LOAs, or tax assessments is a strong advantage.
• Some experience leading, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior staff, whether as a direct
  
  

supervisor or as an engagement in-charge. Candidates without formal direct-report experience are

welcome; this will be actively supported during the ramp-up period.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft technical memos, protest letters, and
  
  

client-facing advisory notes.

• Comfortable representing clients in direct, sometimes adversarial, discussions with BIR examiners
  
  

and revenue officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Compliance Reporting
• Lead onboarding for new clients availing Monthly Retainer Engagement (MRE) services, including
  
  

kickoff meetings, document and account setup, compliance calendars, and briefing the assigned

Junior Accountant.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of client working papers and review all tax returns prior to
  
  

filing and payment.

• Oversee accurate transaction entries and bookkeeping across the client portfolio, and supervise the
  
  

preparation of spreadsheets and books of accounts required for BIR compliance.

• Oversee payroll processing, commission reconciliation, check voucher preparation, and payable list
  
  

monitoring across assigned engagements.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with BIR regulations across all client accounts.
• Implement and maintain a sound accounting system to efficiently monitor client accounts and
  
  

streamline accounting processes.

• Maintain updated compliance tools, including checklists, templates, and engagement letters.
• Prepare client reports and documentation, proactively addressing compliance issues and providing
  
  

regular updates on engagement progress.

• Technical Accounting Review and Financial Statement Oversight
• Oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for clients, coordinating with partner
  
  

external auditors and BOA-accredited CPAs for audit opinion and sign-off.

• Review journal entries for complex or non-routine transactions, including asset disposals, foreign
  
  

exchange adjustments, accruals, and depreciation policy changes.

• Advise clients on proper accounting treatment for unusual transactions and ensure alignment with
  
  

applicable PFRS.

• Review and finalize disclosure notes and supporting schedules for Annual Financial Statements
  
  

prior to external audit submission.

• Communicate changes and updates to Accounting Standards and frameworks in the Philippines to
  
  

the team and, where relevant, to clients.

• Identify and flag accounting risks or irregularities across client portfolios and recommend
  
  

corrective actions to Management.

• Tax and Compliance Advisory
• Conduct comprehensive tax health assessments to verify client compliance status and secure
  
  

clearances for client projects.

• Develop and recommend tax strategies that minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Provide advisory support on the tax implications of client business decisions.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, delivering practical recommendations to clients.
• Conduct regular client visitations and meetings to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Schedule and prepare Junior Accountants for client visitations, and supervise their execution.
• Provide accounting and tax consultation support to the Compliance Department during new
  
  

business registrations, including guidance on tax type registration (VAT vs Non-VAT), books of

accounts requirements, and initial compliance setup.

• BIR Audit, Assessment, and LOA Defense
  
  

Routine BIR, LGU, SSS, PHIC, and HDMF notices are first drafted by a Junior Accountant and reviewed by

the Supervisor before release. The Supervisor personally leads complex or escalated cases only, with a

working cap of 5 to 8 active complex cases at a time to protect quality and prevent overload. This cap is a

starting estimate and should be adjusted once real caseload data is available.

• Act as the person-in-charge (PIC) for complex or escalated Letter of Authority (LOA) cases,
  
  

including setting up meetings with BIR examiners, group supervisors, and revenue officers.

• Oversee record reconciliation, document consolidation, and data submission to the BIR for LOA
  
  

cases under their direct handling.

• Devise ways to lower BIR assessments relating to LOA, and design accounting strategies and
  
  

policies to reduce clients' future LOA exposure.

• Review responses to routine BIR, LGU, SSS, PHIC, and HDMF letters and notices drafted by
  
  

Junior Accountants, and personally draft responses only for complex or escalated matters.

• Draft protest letters, position papers, and formal replies to Preliminary Assessment Notices (PANs)
  
  

and Final Assessment Notices (FANs) for complex or escalated cases.

• Represent clients in informal conferences and meetings with BIR examiners on complex or
  
  

escalated cases, working toward favorable resolutions and reduced assessments.

• Conduct internal tax health checks and diagnostic reviews to proactively identify client exposure
  
  

areas before an LOA is issued.

• Prepare comprehensive tax reconciliation schedules and audit workpapers to support the defense of
  
  

client positions during examination, and draft clear, comprehensive tax memorandums on complex

matters.

• Team Supervision and Leadership
• Lead and mentor a team of four (4) Junior Accountants, providing guidance, feedback, and support
  
  

for professional growth.

• Allocate tasks and review outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and service quality across multiple
  
  

client accounts.

• Set weekly and monthly objectives for the Accounting Department that ensure timely and accurate
  
  

delivery of client services.

• Monitor team performance and maintain efficient workflow within the department.
• Establish and maintain technical SOPs, compliance checklists, and quality control standards
  
  

specific to the department's scope of work.

• Conduct regular one-on-ones and formal performance reviews for direct reports, providing clear
  
  

and actionable feedback.

• Participate in the screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new hires for the department.
• Initiate inter-department communication with Finance, Compliance, and Client Service Teams to
  
  

ensure accurate workflows and processes.

• Training and Continuous Improvement
• Design and deliver periodic training sessions and reference materials, including briefings on newly
  
  

issued BIR Revenue Regulations, Revenue Memorandum Orders, and Revenue Memorandum

Circulars, to keep the team current and compliant.

• Identify skills gaps within the team and address them through targeted coaching, maintaining a
  
  

basic reference library of compliance manuals, templates, and process guides.

• Support the processing of accountants' professional certifications and accreditations.
• Recommend and implement improvements to compliance processes and workflows as they come
  
  

up.