Tax Manager

About the Role

Our client, a growing company in the food industry, is looking for a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, tax planning, and tax reporting activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the company's financial objectives.

This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong technical expertise, sound knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, and the ability to manage tax risks while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency.

Location: Makati

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely filing and payment of all tax returns and obligations.
• Manage corporate tax matters, including income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations, tax laws, and other relevant government requirements.
• Review tax returns, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead tax planning initiatives and recommend strategies to optimize the company's tax position while maintaining compliance.
• Manage tax assessments, audits, and investigations, including the preparation of required documents and coordination with the BIR.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on the company's operations and financial position.
• Provide tax advisory and guidance to Finance and other business units on transactions, contracts, and operational matters.
• Identify potential tax risks and implement appropriate controls to minimize exposure.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and other relevant stakeholders on tax-related matters.
• Review tax-related accounting entries, provisions, and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the tax team to ensure effective execution of tax functions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve overall tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in taxation, with experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and tax compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience handling corporate taxation, including income tax, VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Experience managing BIR audits, tax assessments, and tax investigations.
• Strong background in tax planning, tax reporting, and risk management.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, FMCG, or other related industries is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple tax-related priorities.