tax and Compliance managerReed Elsevier

Job Summary:
The Tax and Compliance Manager leads the strategy and execution for Tax and Compliance REPH as he/she ensures the brand's strict compliance with the following critical business requirements:
Tax related requirements, whether global or local, but mostly local from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the LGUs where the different offices of the company are located.
Other regulatory compliance matters for REPH, including but not limited to, compliance with PEZA, BOI SEC, NSO and other regulatory agencies' requirements.
This role and the comprehensive strategy which he/she leads is core to REPH's strategy and expansion; as such, the Tax & Compliance Manager will closely partner with the REPH Senior Leadership Team, business stakeholders in matters relating to planning and execution of REPH's business strategy/ies.
Job Responsibilities:
Accountable for all compliance requirements from the various regulatory agencies, whether global or local, but mostly those emanating from the BIR, PEZA, BOI SEC, and others as applicable to the organization.
Review & approve BIR Tax returns, PEZA and/or BOI reports, and other statutory/regulatory reports while ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
Responsible for reviewing the preparation of the statutory accounts.
Primary person- in-charge for all regulatory audits such as BIR, PEZA and other government bodies.
Thorough understanding of and immersion into all company transactions to the point of being able to identify possible areas of exposure and confidently establish controls as a result of continuous process improvement, to mitigate any possible, anticipated exposure/s.
Able to apply new regulatory ruling on different existing processes and practices in the organization.
Review and approve the reports coming from any of the third-party firms or vendors.
Work with the relevant teams in understanding current and proposed legal, tax, and statutory regulations especially those applicable to the organization.
Monitor issuances and development in regulatory legislation and communicate that to the team.
Review, approve and ensure that all working files are verifiable, credible and organize.
Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned or required.
Develops and adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
Delivers on both people and revenue goals based on current, future strategies of the business.
Change Management needs as a result of the changing landscape of the business
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years as Tax and Compliance Manager
Preferable Accounting or Finance graduate
CPA or equivalent experience
Preferably from a BPO or Shared Service organization
Preferably a Tax Accountant who progressed to the Tax Manager Role
Experience in handling tax audit
Practical knowledge in PEZA, BOI, SEC and other government regulations
Strong accounting, analytical and research skills
Good presentation and communication skills