Tax Analyst

Job Qualifications: Formal Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law. - Postgraduate studies in Taxation, Finance, or related fields are a plus. - CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is a plus. Work Experience - Minimum 5 years of career experience in tax. Languages - English — advanced or fluent - Filipino — native or fluent Areas of Skill and Knowledge Area Requirement Technical Skills - Deep knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, personal income tax (PIT), documentary stamp tax (DST), and transfer pricing. - Experience with tax audits, tax planning, tax advisory, and compliance processes. - Strong understanding of international taxation and cross-border transactions. - Familiarity with tax implications of M&A and corporate restructurings. - Knowledge of BIR electronic filing systems (eFPS/eBIR) and compliance platforms. Soft Skills - Results orientation - Team Work - Analytical Thinking - Internal & External Customer service Job Responsibilities: - Preparation and review of TP documentation, local files, and reporting requirements in accordance with BIR Revenue Regulations and OECD guidelines. - Identify tax risks and opportunities for savings within business operations. - Provide guidance on the tax implications of new business structures, mergers, and acquisitions. - Serve as the primary contact for tax-related queries and provide insightful guidance on business operations. - Advise on intercompany pricing for related-party transactions and ensure alignment with corporate transfer pricing policies. Tax Audits & Authorities - Act as the main liaison with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), handling inquiries, audits, and potential disputes. - Manage requests for tax treaty relief applications (TTRA), certificate of residence, and filing extensions. - Supervise tax litigation processes and manage tax-related legal matters with internal and external advisors. - Ensure proper responses to tax assessments (Preliminary Assessment Notice, Formal Letter of Demand) and develop strategies to mitigate risks. Internal & External Stakeholder Management - Coordinate and collaborate with business CFOs, Controllers, and external tax advisors to align tax strategies with business objectives. - Support internal and external audits, ensuring tax compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. - Provide tax training and awareness to internal teams to enhance compliance and efficiency. Team Development - Provide training to the Philippine tax team, including onboarding, periodic refresher sessions, and updates on regulatory changes. - Assess skill gaps and define an annual training plan aligned to compliance deadlines and internal control requirements. - Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, checklists, and a knowledge repository to standardize tax processes across agencies and the shared service center. - Coach and mentor team members through on-the-job reviews, case discussions, and feedback to improve technical capability and judgment. - Track training effectiveness and continuously improve the program based on results and stakeholder feedback. Preferred: AI & Process Improvement - Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes.