Key Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Management

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize company tax positions.
• Lead tax provision calculations and ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Manage transfer pricing policies and ensure proper documentation compliance.
• Oversee the timely and accurate filing of all statutory tax returns.
• Provide strategic tax advice to senior management on risk mitigation and compliance.
• Lead tax audit defense and management, ensuring proper documentation and responses.

Compliance Leadership

• Develop and implement regulatory compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to local laws.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, submissions, and statutory requirements.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (BIR, SEC, LGUs, and other agencies).
• Ensure business permits, licenses, and registrations are up to date.
• Conduct internal compliance audits to assess and improve tax and regulatory adherence.
• Create and implement compliance training programs for internal teams.

Process Management

• Establish and enforce best practices in tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants.
• Implement tax technology solutions to improve compliance tracking and reporting.
• Develop tax risk management frameworks to mitigate potential liabilities.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file all statutory tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Manage withholding tax computations and compliance, ensuring accurate remittances.
• Handle VAT reporting and compliance, including input/output VAT reconciliation.
• Maintain and update transfer pricing documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor tax law updates and legislative changes, ensuring timely implementation.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants for complex tax matters and advisory.

Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BIR, SEC, and other regulatory authorities.
• Maintain and update business permits, licenses, and statutory registrations.
• Manage statutory reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with government agencies on regulatory matters and business compliance.
• Monitor changes in tax and regulatory requirements and implement necessary updates.
• Prepare and maintain a compliance calendar to track key reporting deadlines.

Financial Control & Advisory

• Review contracts and agreements for potential tax implications.
• Implement tax-efficient strategies to optimize business operations and profitability.
• Conduct internal tax audits to assess and mitigate compliance risks.
• Prepare documentation for tax assessments and audits, ensuring proper recordkeeping.
• Provide tax advisory support to internal departments on financial transactions.
• Monitor and leverage available tax incentives and exemptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification required.
• 5+ years of tax experience, including at least 2+ years in a senior role.
• Advanced knowledge of Philippine tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in the entertainment, media, or advertising industry is preferred.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software (e.g., Xero, SAP).

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