Tax Assistant ManagerZuellig Pharma Corporation

The Assistant Tax Manager is responsible for the supervision/management of BIR tax audit assessments with the help and assistance of our auditing firm partner:
The Assistant Tax Manager will also manage the collation and filing of documents to support the reconciling items noted during the reconciliation process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tax Audits
Liaise with tax authorities during audits and ensure requested documents/schedules are provided, reconciliation statements are prepared and updated.
Review, evaluate and verify the details of the Notice of Informal Conference and assessment notices issued by the BIR.
Assist in the preparation of our auditing firm partner requested tax schedules, documents and/or reconciliations necessary to contest BIR assessments.
Correspondence/meetings with our auditing firm partner for regular updates on the status of the BIR audit cases.
Manage tax audits and queries from tax authorities with the support of other functions, departments and our auditing firm partner.
Together with the Tax Manager, develop and implement strategies to manage and defend all BIR tax audits.
Liaise with our auditing firm partner for identification and resolution of exposures/risks and/or cancellation/ closure of tax assessments.
Strategic Tax Planning
Based on the BIR audit exposures/risks, prepare report on the processes and documentations that need to be corrected, discuss with Tax Manager, business process owners and CFO for immediate implementation.
Together with the Tax Manager, plan and execute tax strategies to manage and minimize tax risk.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Certified Public Accountant
University / college degree in BS in Accountancy
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 7 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm (Big 5 preferred) or private companies (pharma or distribution company is an advantage)
Prior experience in tax strategy implementation, planning support and project management