COMPLIANCE OFFICER

A. Job Objective

To ensure the company complies with applicable government registration, filing, reporting, payment, licensing, and permit requirements by coordinating with the appropriate government agencies and maintaining an effective compliance monitoring system.

B. Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduate of Accountancy, Management Accounting, Business Administration, Legal Management, or a related course.
2. At least three years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, preferably in a retail, wholesale, trading, or commercial company.
3. Knowledge of BIR tax compliance, SEC reportorial requirements, and LGU business permits.
4. Working knowledge of SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and applicable DOLE requirements.
5. Experience preparing government applications, reports, and supporting documents.
6. Familiarity with government online filing systems and electronic payment procedures.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office applications.
8. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
10. High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

C. Preferred Qualifications

1. At least five years of relevant compliance experience.
2. Experience handling government compliance for multiple corporations or branches.
3. Experience coordinating directly with BIR, SEC, LGU, and other government agencies.
4. Experience monitoring tax returns, statutory payments, and permit renewals.
5. Experience assisting during government audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
6. Experience preparing compliance calendars and management reports.
7. Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory developments.
8. Relevant training in taxation, SEC compliance, and labor compliance.

D. Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain the company's master government compliance calendar.
2. Monitor all applicable tax filing and payment deadlines.
3. Coordinate BIR registrations, updates, returns, and other tax compliance requirements.
4. Monitor SEC reportorial requirements and coordinate the timely submission of applicable reports.
5. Process business permits, renewals, and other required LGU clearances.
6. Monitor SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and applicable DOLE compliance requirements.
7. Coordinate other government permits and licenses relevant to the company's operations.
8. Prepare and maintain complete compliance files.
9. Monitor government notices, assessments, and regulatory updates.
10. Coordinate with Accounting, HR, Operations, and external advisers to complete requirements.
11. Report pending obligations and potential compliance risks to management.
12. Recommend corrective actions for deficiencies and missed requirements.
13. Prepare monthly or quarterly compliance status reports.
14. Ensure that proof of filing, payment, and approval is properly documented.
15. Perform other compliance-related duties assigned by management.