JOB OVERVIEW:

Recommend tax strategies and maximize fiscal incentives granted for new projects, that comply with laws and promote our company’s financial well-being. Advise management about how new laws may impact the company's bottom line. Find creative solutions like identifying ways that can generate legal savings.

Be updated on current and expected amendments to tax regulations and laws, analyze and interpret the changes.

Responsible for helping the Power Business Unit to file their taxes appropriately, following legal guidelines to ensure the maximum possible tax return. Diligent in the compliance of the prescribed period for filing of tax returns.

MAJOR PROCESSES:

• Compliance
• Tax Update
• Preparation and Analysis
• Audit Investigation

DUTIES AND RESPONSINBILITIES:

• Review and analyze tax filings to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Propose a PBU strategy for tax savings and incentives maximization.
• Spearhead and document the PBU group wide Tax Review Update initiative.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement tax compliance initiatives.
• Maintain database for tax returns and supporting documents.
• Assists finance and accounting personnel during tax audits and coordination with BIR and other regulators.
• Prepare relevant reports regarding tax compliance initiatives.
• Prepare responses to BIR during tax audit.
• Analyzes relevant tax issues and anticipates tax compliance risks.
• Provide guidance on tax-related matters to other teams within the organization.
• Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of tax compliance initiatives.
• Update internal customers on the developments of tax rules that may affect the PBU.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Legal Services Manager or Vice President of LRCIR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferably a Juris Doctor, or is a graduate of Bachelor of Laws

LICENSURE: Certified Public Accountant/ A Member of the Philippine Bar

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Lawyer
• Accounting experience in a power generation company preferred
• Working knowledge of the tax laws and regulations

SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Knowledgeable in Office 365 such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Keen attention to details
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• People skills

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