Tax Officer - CPA for 5 Star Hotel/65-70k/Malate Manila

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience with the big 4 accounting firms, or other firms
offering tax services
• With experience in handling tax compliance review, tax assessments and/or tax advisory services.
• Strong understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. REVIEW OF RETURNS AND MONITORING OF STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
Responsible for the monthly/quarterly/annual review of returns and computation of taxes due; and monitoring of BUs’ statutory compliance with BIR requirements
1.1 Review draft monthly/quarterly/annual returns, computation, supporting schedules & other documents.
1.2 Coordinate inquiries, confirmation and/or proposed adjustments with BUs/process owners.
1.3 Settle issues raised with BUs/process owners. Sign-off/finalize before filing and payment
1.4 Obtain copies of filed returns, reference and payment reference, as well as e- validation/eSubmission of attachments. Update monitoring of compliance.
1.5 Prepare quarterly report on review of tax returns, which contains monthly review findings, recurring errors or issues that should be raised to the management

2. TAX COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Responsible for the review, evaluation and monitoring of the compliance of BUs with the existing tax rules and regulations, identify possible tax exposures and recommend action plans to mitigate the risks
2.1 Prepare tax briefing: customized review program and testing procedures based on
SBU's industry. Identify taxable year, industry issues and focus areas. Discuss with
SBU objective of the review, documents and information request list (DIRL), and timeline.
2.2 Conduct audit procedures: accomplish work program, data gathering, evaluation of relevant tax practices, examination of records, sampling techniques.
2.3 Draft audit report with supporting working papers. Identify the risk level, quantified amount, propose corrective measures or alternatives to minimize the risk and controls to be employed to minimize or eliminate the risk moving forward.
2.4 Discuss tax co review report with BUs. Agree action plans and finalize report.
2.5 Monitor compliance or implementation of actions plans.

3. BIR AUDIT OR ASSESSMENT
Assistance in case of BIR audit or assessment.
3.1 Assist in preparation and review of required documents prior to submission to BIR.
3.2 Meetings/discussion with BUs. Gather data and documents, prepare table assessment.
3.3 Evaluate and analyze BIR findings and other issues raised, if any.
3.4 Assist BUs in reconciling discrepancies, research and/or prepare possible defenses, prepare BIR letters and correspondences. Determine amount of actual exposure based on reconciliations, representations and defenses.
3.5 Meetings/discussion with BIR officers/examiners until final resolution of the case.
3.6 Assist in preparation of returns and payment of deficiency taxes, if any.

4. LOCAL TAXES COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
Assist in the computation, payment and monitoring of local taxes.
4.1 Collate and summarize the gross receipts for the preceding year
4.2 Assist in preparation of documents required for renewal and retirement of business permit, and payment of required local taxes.
4.3 Update local tax compliance monitoring

5. INTERNAL TAX ADVISORY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Provide tax advisory services and support to business units
5.1 Performs initial assessment of inquiry or requests
5.2 Prepares deliverables, depending on requirement and complexity of issues

6. PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Initiate project/s to simplify or optimize a process, reduce errors and/or improve tax compliance
6.1 Review the current practices and process of BUs with issues noted during tax compliance review or consultation; or any process which can be simplified or improved
6.2 Suggest feasible and cost-efficient alternatives / redesign the process or automate, to simplify or optimize a process, reduce errors and/or improve tax compliance
6.3 Prepare report and discuss proposal with Manager. Secure necessary approvals.
6.4 Initiate the project and change management. Implement process improvement and test the change.
6.5 Cascade the process improvement to BUs concerned. Monitor compliance and challenges encountered.
6.6 Finalize documentation on process improvement.