Accounting specialist - tax (cebu)Zeta Prime Properties Phil. Corp.

Role Purpose
Responsible for the accurate calculation and accounting of taxes, which include, but not limited to, national and local taxes and preparation of returns including supporting documents. Good knowledge of and updated and existing tax laws and regulations. Ensure delivery of an efficient, effective service within own sphere of influence. Expected to have acquired a level of technical competence through previous work experience and/or external qualifications, relevant to the scope of the role, to ensure delivery of successful process outcomes, with limited need for day-to-day supervision or management. Will also handle other accounting tasks, as needed, for career growth and development.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tax working file in support of the monthly, quarterly and annual BIR tax declarations/remittances
- Prepare BIR forms and returns subject to review and approval of team lead and external consultant
- Monitor and prepare other compliance requirements for BIR, LGU and other regulatory agencies (eg. PEZA) such as but not limited to review of tax incentive privileges, annual registrations, e-filings and other mandatory submissions
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to the tax team
- Maintain all necessary controls and processes to ensure that legal and financial requirements and regulation are complied with
- Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
- Assists in the preparation of reports and financial statements
- Performs reconciliation and data comparison to ensure data correctness and accuracy
- Check and verifies accounts payable vouchers for payment processing
- Other tasks required to contribute to continuous career improvement and development
Qualifications
- Graduate of BS Accountancy, preferably CPA
- With 2-3 years working experience in taxation, preferably have worked with top audit firms and/or IT BPO Industry/ multinational companies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
- Ability to deliver according to established/committed deadlines
- Keen to details and highly analytical
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (English; oral and written)
- Work with minimum supervision
- Experience in global taxation is an advantage
- Reliable internet connection