tax Planning analystEnergy Development Corporation

Job Responsibilities:
Performs identification of opportunities for continues tax improvements, innovates solutions and system/process enhancements for efficient tax management.
Provide technical assistance to the Finance, Business Development, Supply Chain, Marketing Group, etc. to ensure 100% tax compliance
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and selected international tax compliance. This includes responsibilities for all documentation; support and researching of any relevant tax issues, initial tax interpretation, impact analysis and recommendations.
Responsible for responding to related tax correspondence and maintaining good rapport with the BIR, Local Government Unit (LGU), etc.
Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision and related tax accounting.
Contributes in the effective management of tax audits, helping minimize assessments, by providing strong arguments and tax reconciliations.
Resolves tax issues
Ensures timely settlement of tax obligations, filing of required tax returns, other tax reports and pertinent attachments, including accuracy in the tax computation in accordance with the applicable tax regime
Develops and manages work schedules and activities, and back-up procedures to ensure coverage at all times
Performs and executes work programs which are aligned with the company's objectives
Treats all information as confidential
Tax Compliance
Ensures timely settlement of tax obligations, filing of required tax returns, other tax reports and pertinent attachments, including accuracy in the tax computation in accordance with the applicable tax regime
Proactive in securing head office and site business permits and tax-related documents.
Maximizes availment of tax treaty reliefs
Tax Audit and Refund
Seeks, performs and recommends process improvement on input VAT claims, ensuring complete documentation for maximum VAT refund
Acts as first line support in managing regulatory examiners such as BIR and LGU examiners with respect to tax assessments and initial resolution of tax related queries
Coordinator for audit by various tax authorities
Spearheads/handles and reviews analysis for tax assessment resolution
Seeks resolution or mitigation of identified tax exposures
Tax Accounting and Reporting
Supports auditors with the execution of required activities
Prepares and documents financial statement tax provisions
Handles review and reconciliation of all tax analysis and returns
Monitors and documents support for Company's tax position
Review of tax-related documents relevant to the preparation of financial statements
Tax Planning
Performs research, reviews and disseminates information on new tax developments
Analyze and reviews tax impact of proposed company strategies; recommends best option
Seeks tax savings opportunities
Pro-active review and internal assessment of tax audit results and incoming tax regulations
Seeks and reviews solutions to queries of internal partners
Qualifications:
Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy
At least three (1) year of experience in Taxation
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)