Accounting Officer

Job Summary:

The Tax & Compliance Officer – Financial Planning is responsible for handling tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The role also supports Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, including revenue, cost of labor, and workforce forecasting. This position requires strong attention to detail, regulatory knowledge, and analytical skills to ensure compliance and support management decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Regulatory Filings 

• Serve as the primary staff responsible for VAT refund applications, including preparation, documentation, and coordination with relevant authorities. 
• Prepare and file all required tax returns and reports with the BIR, including but not limited to VAT, withholding tax returns and corresponding quarterly attachments. 
• Monitor and implement updates on tax laws, regulations, and BIR issuances, ensuring timely compliance and proper internal communication of changes. 
• Act as the main point of contact during BIR audits, including preparation of schedules, supporting documents, and responses to audit queries. 
• Prepare and submit Annual Information Returns and other statutory reports required by the BIR. 
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized documentation of all tax-related filings, submissions, applications, and correspondences. 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support 

• Serve as the primary staff supporting Financial Planning and Analysis activities
• Prepare revenue forecasts based on historical performance, trends, and business assumptions. 
• Prepare cost of labor forecasts, including analysis of headcount movements, compensation changes, and related impacts. 
• Prepare workforce forecasts in coordination with Operations, HR, and Management, ensuring alignment with business plans. 
• Assist in variance analysis between actual results and forecasts and provide explanations for significant movements. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• At least 3–4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, accounting, or financial analysis. 
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine tax laws and BIR requirements. 
• Experience in handling BIR audits and VAT refund applications is an advantage. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; experience with planning or forecasting systems is a plus. 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines. 

Competencies 

• Tax compliance and regulatory knowledge 
• Financial analysis and forecasting 
• Documentation and audit support 
• Strong communication and coordination skills 
• High level of accuracy and integrity 
• Willing to work extra hours as needed