Supervisor Tax Compliance

Job summary:

Implement the tax policy. Advise on local tax compliance matters. Handle tax filing submissions and prepare reports/updates to the country finance manager on tax compliance matters. Overall responsibility for on-going Tax Audits as well as driving process changes to prevent and/or limit tax audits for the Company.

General responsibilities:

Support the implementation of the tax policy and controls to ensure effective governance over all taxation matters

Prepare basic information to assist discussions on tax disputes and coordinate scheduling of such discussions with tax officers and advisers

Support Controller and General Accountant in preparation of tax computations, coordinate filing of tax returns, process tax payments, manage withholding tax, etc. to manage local tax compliance. Maintain tax submission documentations and tax schedules.

Administrative support during tax audits, including preparation of basic tax information and schedules, coordinate meetings, etc.

Leads the activities related to any local tax audit defense, including dealing with BIR Auditors as well as third party tax consultants.

Gather and compile information needed for the preparation of reports and updates to the Group. Support superior in ensuring all local tax provisions are sufficient and fully accounted for.

Assist in the implementation of the country's special projects/initiatives in providing value-added tax services to internal stakeholders

Be the contact by internal stakeholders on basic queries and requests related to tax matters

Respond to basic queries and requests from tax authorities/auditors/external consultants in relation to regulatory requirements/tax audits/tax advisory engagements. Support superior in managing tax ad hoc reporting needs

Leadership responsibilities:

Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Taxation and DKSH behavior as part of continuous learning

Ability to deal with senior management as well as external parties including BIR officers and third party consultants.

Functional skills and knowledge:

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business and industry

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of taxation principles and local tax regulations

Actual hand-on experience on Finance and Accounting functions directly related to local tax regulations

Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage

Demonstrate good research and analytical skills

Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

Qualifications:

Preferably Certified Public Accountant

At least five years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate tax compliance or audit firm dealing in tax matters.