Asst. Manager – Tax & Legal

Position Summary

Asst. Manager – Tax & Commercial Legal responsibilities include developing solutions for current and potential PH tax & commercial legal issues, keeping abreast of new developments in legislations with focus on PH Tax & Legal compliance and providing updates to both regional and local management on regular basis. 

The role would entail managing commercial legal & tax operations with the goal to keep JJ legally compliant with country laws and practices.  Regular review of company tax requirements working closely with Financial Planning Analysts on monthly, quarterly and annual reportorial submissions to BIR encompassing all areas of Taxation.  Complete and accurate recording and reports filed on time according to prescribed calendar timeline of local tax authorities.

Education

·       Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business or related field.

·       Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

·       Board Passer on Philippines Law (Lawyer) is preferred.

Experience

• Between 3 to 5 years relevant working experience related to tax operations and exposure in handling BIR audits.
• Experience in managing litigations with BIR (preferred).
• Updated knowledge of finance and tax legislation.
• Expertise in preparing reconciliations, working papers and writing responses against tax findings.