Tax Officer

Tax Compliance- Ensures accurate, complete and timely filing and payment of all corporate monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns and supporting schedules which includes, among others, Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, Final Tax, Tax Registration and Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) and other tax returns that arise during the course of the business- Ensure compliance in the annual, semi-annual, quarterly reports/listing required by BIR- Ensures compliance of all entities to BIR Tax Mapping requirements- Ensures 100% collection of Certificate of Taxes Withheld (BIR Form 2307) from the agency's clients in close coordination with Finance Account Executives and Collection Assistant- Handles tax queries customers, suppliers and internal personnel regarding tax treatment- Analyze local and foreign tax implications of negotiated contracts and agreement- Overall coordination in handling BIR Tax examinations and other special projects (e.g. tax planning, claim for refund and tax due diligence projects etc)- Liaise with the regional tax officer, government agencies, consultants, lawyers on tax related issues Deal with both internal and external auditors and ensure resolution on audit issues related to tax Assists in the preparation of financial statements especially income tax disclosures and income tax computation- Suggests and implements an operating procedure to minimize tax exposure- Regularly updates tax issuances and provides analysis for possible impact on operations and strategies- Additional duties as directed by immediate managerLocal Government ComplianceAccount Reconciliation and Analysis- Prepares Account Reconciliation and Analysis of all tax related GL accountsVendor Accreditation- Ensures completeness and performs independent validation/ verification of the submitted documents for vendor accreditation purposes- Ensures completeness of data maintained in the system**Required Skills**:- Proficient in MS Office Programs- Familiarity with SAP- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced teamoriented environment- Strong planning, organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, analytical, and lateral thinking skills.Required Experience- Must be a graduate BS Accountancy (BSA)- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a related field or assignment.