Senior Tax Manager Tax Manager

Job Description

Overview:

Location: Manila

Entity: Philippines AirAsia Inc.

Status: Full-time

YOUR ROLE AS:

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities of the company, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations while developing and implementing effective tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position. The role provides tax advisory support, manages tax risks and exposures, and ensures accurate and timely tax reporting across the company's business operations, including aviation-related transactions and international activities.

WHAT YOU'LL CHAMPION:

• Manage and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of tax returns and payments, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and other applicable tax obligations.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements related to aviation-specific transactions, including aircraft and engine leasing, fuel-related taxes, passenger service fees, and cargo operations.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position and minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and optimize tax structures and arrangements involving aircraft and engine lease agreements, commercial contracts, and other business transactions.
• Ensure compliance with cross-border taxation requirements, applicable tax treaties, and international tax regulations affecting the company's operations and transactions.
• Manage tax audits, assessments, investigations, and other tax-related matters, including coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), tax authorities, and external auditors.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and government issuances and assess their impact on the company's business operations.
• Review and update tax compliance processes and internal procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and minimize potential tax exposures.
• Identify tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to address potential penalties, liabilities, and compliance issues.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of tax-related financial records, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and regulatory reports.
• Provide tax advisory support to management and relevant departments on tax implications affecting business decisions, commercial arrangements, and operational activities.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other relevant departments to address tax-related concerns and ensure effective implementation of tax compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the tax team to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax-related deliverables.
• Oversee international tax compliance, including the preparation, review, and filing of applicable tax returns, declarations, and statutory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage international tax assessments, audits, and inquiries, ensuring compliance with local and foreign tax regulations and coordinating with relevant tax authorities and external tax advisers.
• Handle tax-related requirements and regulatory applications for the establishment, registration, and operationalization of new branch offices, ensuring compliance with applicable local and international tax laws.
• Provide tax advisory support on the tax implications of expanding business operations into new countries or jurisdictions, including branch office registrations and applicable tax obligations.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or Law.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or hold a recognized tax-related professional qualification (CTA), subject to verification of the specific credential.
• Several years of relevant experience in corporate taxation, tax compliance, tax planning, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and applicable international tax requirements.
• Familiarity with aviation-related taxation, cross-border transactions, and aircraft leasing arrangements is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Resourceful and proactive in identifying tax risks and addressing regulatory changes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential financial and tax information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict regulatory and reporting deadlines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Minimum Work Experience:

• Proven experience in managing corporate tax compliance, tax planning, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of tax filings and audits, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and other applicable tax obligations.
• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and correspondence with tax authorities and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop tax strategies and optimize tax structures while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience evaluating tax implications of commercial transactions, aircraft and engine lease agreements, and cross-border business arrangements is preferred.
• Ability to monitor regulatory developments and translate changes in tax laws into updated compliance processes and internal procedures.
• Experience identifying tax exposures and implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Education & Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Accountant (CTA), subject to confirmation of the recognized cred
• Demonstrated experience in international taxation, including tax filings, assessments, audits, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience handling tax registration, applications, and compliance requirements for the establishment of new branch offices or business entities.
• Familiarity with cross-border taxation, international tax regulations, and the tax implications of business expansion into foreign jurisdictions.

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Tax Accountant (CTA), subject to confirmation of the recognized cred

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

•  Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities. 
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners. 
• A unique Allstar culture like no other 

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• Application Review
• Application Review and Skills Match
• Interview & Assessments
• Background Verification
• Offer Process