tax Compliance senior associatesPunongbayan & Araullo

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
The Tax Compliance Associate II / Tax Senior is responsible for ensuring that the organization is kept abreast on the existing laws and updates on tax, as well as for checking and monitoring compliance to these regulations as applicable to the organization.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform specific steps as stated in work programs and prepares appropriate work papers to document the procedures done
Study client history and understand the client needs
Gathers data from interviews with client personnel or from other sources
Apply technical tax law with the appropriate level of supervision
Analyze relevant issues and anticipate possible client responses before presenting questions to the client
Perform various computations and verifications of documents, data and other information
Prepare well-organized draft work products that require little re-work
Deals with relevant government agencies and offices as necessary
Handle multiple projects and duties simultaneously
Stay abreast of new tax developments and understand their link to and impact on the business of the client
Develop and maintain favorable relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
Provide comprehensive, timely performance reviews and give specific and balanced feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant
At least two years of related experience in a public accounting firm such as:
Preparation and/or review of tax returns of both and tax types (corporate and individual)
Preparation and/or review of documents, reconciliation and letter-reply related to tax assessments and refunds of clients
Conducted tax compliance review/health check and due diligence review
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Meticulous attention to details
Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
Ability to work with tight deadlines and without close supervision
Prepared to work long hours in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other spreadsheets