Tax Specialist US Taxation

About this Position As a Senior Tax Specialist, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations across North America. Your expertise will help the company navigate the complexities of corporate income and property tax processes, ultimately supporting our financial integrity and operational excellence. You will be joining a dynamic team of finance professionals where collaboration and communication are key. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you’ll work alongside process owners and finance partners, tackling challenges head-on and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy in our tax processes. This role offers a stimulating environment where your contributions directly influence the company’s strategic goals, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth and impactful collaboration in the world of finance and tax services.

What You´ll Do

• Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and international tax returns, including elections, extensions, and related filings, in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare, review, and submit federal, state, and international estimated tax payments in accordance with regulatory deadlines
• Develop and maintain tax reports and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and audit readiness
• Prepare and review quarterly tax provisions, including required workpapers, analyses, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate effectively with process owners, finance partners, and tax authorities to address and resolve accounting or tax‑related issues
• Support various income tax–related projects and identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field; CPA license is highly preferred.
• Preferably with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in U.S. Direct Tax (Federal and State Income Tax), ideally within a shared service or GBS+ environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Simple automation experience using Macro and VBA is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Corptax is highly preferred.
• Strong English communication skills, with demonstrated analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Amenable to on a mid‑shift schedule (12:00 NN –to 9:00 PM), and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati.
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• HMO healthcare coverage plan
• Provident Fund
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

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