statutory Compliance managerIWG

Job purpose
Ensure accurate and timely completion of statutory and tax audit requirements to meet statutory and internal deadlines
Work with other Finance Towers to identify process improvement opportunities to reduce dependencies and processing time
Duties and responsibilities
Assist the Statutory Compliance Director in planning audits (e.g. confirming requirements, agreeing timelines with auditors), training staff and monitoring attendance and performance
Serve as point of contact of auditors for statutory and tax audit requirements of assigned IWG entities
Ensure audit and related administrative activities, documents and reports are accomplished on time and free of error
Reconcile and understand differences between statutory and IFRS accounts and document the same in the accounting system
Ensure final accounts, working files and other related documents are stored on SharePoint and determine if there are documents required by country law to be archived physically
Keep abreast of all regulatory changes impacting assigned IWG entities
Where required or requested:
Flag going concern and/or equity issues (preferably before year end) and coordinate resolution with Group
Propose dividend distribution at least once a year subject to country law and secure Group approval
Prepare analysis and schedules required during tax inspection of assigned IWG entities
Assist in corporate income tax return preparation and/or filing
Calculate and/or review current and deferred tax calculations
Prepare books of accounts required to be registered with a tax authority
Perform other tasks assigned by the Statutory Compiance Director
Qualifications
CPA
At least 6-7 years of experience in statutory audits and/or financial reporting
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Proficient in MS applications
Strong communication skills - written and verbal
Able to manage a team, prioritize tasks, manage issues and produce results in a timely manner
Highly analytical
Can work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
Team player
The following are preferred but not required:
Experience in Big 4
Background in BPO/Shared Services operations
Experience in dealing with and managing 3rd party service providers
IWG

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time