Tax Officer

Job Description

Tax Officer

The Opportunity

• Opportunity to work within an innovative Global Healthcare Organisation

• Work with a high-integrity team culture that values ethical practices, open communication and encourages continuous improvement in processes

• Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Makati

The Tax Officer is mainly responsible for the tax compliance, tax accounting and reporting in support of the Human Health and Animal Health entities. The role will also support the Tax Manager on managing Tax Assessment and provides internal tax advisory services while supporting business operations matters and special projects as needed. Additionally, the position establishes appropriate system, processes and controls for tax risk management.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Tax Compliance

• Responsible for compliance to BIR Laws and Regulations (documentation, filing, payment & reporting). Executes remediation if necessary

• Reviews and manages periodic filing of tax returns to BIR (ITR, VAT, EWT, WTC, FWT, DST and others)

• Responsible for computation and filing of annual local business taxes

• Handles periodic review of reconciliation of tax accounts

• Assists and prepares relevant tax disclosures for audited financial statements

• Handles other tax matters including but not limited to Renewal of ICC, Tax Clearance and accreditations, annual business registration with BIR and Municipalities

• Conducts transfer pricing evaluation and propose necessary adjustment needed. 

Tax Assessment

• Support BIR Tax audit. Manage deliverables such as review and reconciliation of tax deficiencies, writing of protest letter to dispute erroneous tax findings. 

• Conducts face to face discussion and negotiation of company position on every tax deficiency with the BIR.

• Propose any tax settlement needed that would benefit the company.

• Discuss and obtain approval from Regional Tax Team on any proposed tax settlement.

• Support any tax litigation that company may encounter

Others

• Provides internal tax advisory services and support business operations.

•  Manages any tax refund and other matters in compliance with tax regulations.

• Establish appropriate system, processes and controls for tax risk management.

• Collaborate and build positive relationships with other functions and business partners.

What You Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy; Essential to have CPA

• With at least 2-3 years of working experience in in handling Tax audit, Tax refund, Tax compliance, Tax Return filing and payment and Tax Periodic reporting

• SAP user with excellent knowledge in Excel, Word and Powerpoint is advantageous

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Corporate Tax Preparation, Indirect Taxes, Preparation of Financial Reports, Proactive Behavior, Requisition Processing, Requisitions, Tax Advising, Tax Audits, Tax Consulting, Tax Legislation, Tax Planning, Tax Reporting, Tax Research, Tax Strategies, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

05/6/2026

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