Accounting Assistant

Position: Tax Assistant

Location: Makati City

Duration:  3 months initial (Subject for Extension depends on your Performance)

Rate: 20,000

Job Qualification

• At least 2 years of previous experience in tax accounting role, handling big volume tax transactions, preferably with exposure working at big tax consultant firm 
• Min. Bachelor degree in Accounting 
• Current certification from reputable organization is a big plus Knowledge and Skills (including technology) 
• always keep abreast on the most current regulatory changes, particularly related to accounting and taxation 
• Experienced in ERP accounting system, eg. JDE, Oracle, etc. 
• Strong accounting skillsets, systems and process knowledge, skilful in doing tax reconciliation and equalization 
• Ability to deliver high quality and accurate reports
• Highly skilled in using spreadsheet (Excel) 
• Good command in English Attributes/behaviours 
• Experienced in handling the full works of tax audit; proven track record in maintaining strong relationship with tax authorities 
• Ability to deliver high quality and accurate reports as required 
• Meticulous, accurate and love to work with numbers 
• Aggressive, confident, diplomatic and possess good interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, capable of working independently 

Job Description

• Preparation of monthly & quarterly quarterly taxation returns (VAT and withholding taxes), and accompanying reports, reconciliations and equalizations, which ensure compliance with relevant legislations and rulings. Likewise, the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax returns and all accompanying reports and attachments for filing with Tax Authorities 
• Manages day-to-day tax transactions for the agencies accurately and systematically  
• Maintains accurate, proper, and neat tax documentation, ensuring that all tax filings are always ready for easy searching and verification 
• Delivers timely tax report, and filing and payment (if applicable) to avoid tax penalties 
• Provides accurate tax reports as necessary by internal control 
• Always updated to the latest tax rulings, particularly related to advertising/media industry 
• Responds to tax authorities’ audits, inquiries and tax notices. Maintains good communication with tax authorities, particularly in connection with audits, inquiries and tax notices 
• Involves in any system/process set-ups, business process improvement efforts, and local/cross border transactions whenever required 
• Liaise with external auditor as necessary