Tax and Compliance Specialist

Location Country Philippines

Work Location Manila

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

Primarily responsible for all tax related compliance for Manila entities (e.g. Expanded Withholding Tax, Withholding Tax on Compensation, Value Added Tax, Income Tax Return, Final Withholding Tax, Final Withholding VAT (FWVAT) etc. ). Including reviewing all tax statutory requirements for Manila entities.

As part of the Group tax function, this role will be working with Group Tax in London and also liaising with external advisors as required.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Preparation and/or Review of all tax related returns.
• Assist in the preparation of tax figures to be included in the Financial Statements and deal with the statutory auditors with regard to all tax matters.
• Liaise with BIR as required.
• Liaise with external tax advisors as required.
• Dotted reporting line to Group Tax in London.
• Set up and monitor tax processes and controls to ensure complete compliance and ensure the maintenance of appropriate documentation.
• Identify tax risk areas and introduce measures to monitor, control and measure risks.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax management throughout all Manila entities
• Provide guidance to finance and business partners, including analysis of tax implications, evaluating, providing solutions and assisting with implementation.
• Prepare Group Tax Reporting packs for all Manila entities and provide explanations of effective tax rates.
• Assist with Transfer Pricing compliance and enquiries from the business.
• Support the tax internal audit program.
• Support tax training of the non tax specialists specifically local finance however it may include Legal, HR etc
• Support with data required for Pillar Two and CbCR
• Ad hoc support to Group Tax with sister entities in Asia where the Manila time zone may be beneficial.
  
  

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, business administration, Tax or related field.
• Must have at least 8-15 years of experience in PH Tax role
• Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of PH direct and indirect tax.
• Experience dealing & negotiations with BIR Tax Examiners
• Excellent command of English written and spoken;
• Demonstrate experience of working with cross border transactions;
• Demonstrate experience of driving the continuous improvement;
• Relevant post graduate qualifications;
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple companies / customers.
• Demonstrated autonomy and quality of delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships.
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Self starter
  
  

Desirable

• BIR accredited tax practitioner
• Masters in Taxation
  
  

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