Tax specialistNorde International Distributors

Job Summary:
Ensures that the company is being compliant to all relevant taxes and government requirements and ensure company readiness for audit by:
● Ensuring complete, timely and accurate filing of returns and submission of government requirements
● Ensuring updated and accurate accounting entries
● Ensuring audit readiness by reconciling returns vs. financial records and taking action to minimize/eliminate exposure and penalties
● Developing expertise in tax issues and management, advising management with tax strategies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Diligent and timely compliance to tax and government-related requirements by:
● Computing for taxes and preparing, processing and filing tax returns with supporting schedules including but not limited to VAT Return, Quarterly Summary list of Sales and Purchases (SLSP), Withholding Tax, Quarterly Alphalist of Payees (QAP); Income Tax Returns, Quarterly Summary Alphalist of Withholding Taxes SAWT); and other government-related documents for the group which will be filed monthly, quarterly and/or annually;
● Keeping updated on tax rules and ensuring that the company processes and documents are in compliance to BIR regulations,
● Devising tax strategies and advising management on recommended actions to take on tax and audit matters, how to avoid issues with BIR
● Processing permits, clearance, insurance and other documents required for continuous business operations
• Preparing the documents required for customer & supplier accreditation
● Ensuring that the company is clear of any open case as per record of the BIR;
● Coordinating with internal/external parties, particularly BIR and other government agencies to process transactions
Maintains, organizes and stores financial records and related documents by:
● Managing and updating tax database for future reference and ensure that whatever is in the system tallies with the actual filing;
● Reviewing completeness of records and supporting documents, ensure proper and organized filing and handling of documents to ensure that documents are easy to find when needed
● Ensuring proper safekeeping of financial records, restricting access to authorized personnel to ensure proper use and avoidance of loss.
● Handling queries and request financial documents from internal/external customers.
Consolidates records and documents for tax reporting requirements by:
● Preparing tax reconciliation (tax per book versus tax filed and paid) and ensuring that internal records and file returns match before filing returns and amendments
● Reviewing the basis for tax filings such as Income and Expenses, and taking action to rectify gaps when possible, ensuring compliance
● Performing quarterly reconciliation of creditable withholding taxes (BIR form No. 2307) received from customers versus records;
● Handling the generation of documents and reports for compliance with internal/external auditors
● Coming up with procedures that would ensure compliance is integrated to the regular operations of the accounting team
Ensures audit compliance and audit readiness for years under BIR audit and auditable years by:
● Preparing tax reconciliation for the years involved and recommending actions to take to minimize/ eliminate exposure and penalties
Ensures complete, accurate and timely accounting entries in the system by:
● Completing the monthly closing checklist in a timely manner
● Regularly reviewing accounting entries to ensure correctness and timeliness of entries, notifying relevant parties in case of gaps
● Assisting in the final inventory audit and ensuring correct inventory balances in the system
● Assisting the Chief accountant in the timely and accurate implementation of budget system and preparation of monthly management reports
● Performing other duties or provide back-up relief for other team members as needed.
Required Skills
• Good in oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Advanced knowledge in taxation and accounting
• Time management skills and setting priorities
• MS Excel knowledge
• Self-sufficient and being able to act with utmost integrity
EDUCATION
Education Graduate of Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking or any related course
Certifications/Professional Licensure / Driver's License, etc. CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Experience Ideally at least three (3) years' experience handling Finance, Audit/Taxation or equivalent