Tax Compliance Officer

About the Job

Location: Taguig

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Assistant Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Finance team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig with the role of Tax Compliance Officer.

In this role you will ensure the bank’s compliance with the National Internal Revenue Code, BSP regulations, and government issuances while managing tax advisory and audit support processes. You will mitigate financial risks by overseeing accurate BIR filings and reporting to prevent tax disputes, interest, and penalties.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether youre just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Manage the end-to-end tax reporting process, ensuring the accurate calculation of month-end accruals and the timely filing and payment of all BIR and LGU tax returns.
• Oversee the reconciliation of tax-related general ledger accounts and the preparation of annual tax budgets, projections, and data requests.
• Monitor overall national and local tax compliance across all business units, ensuring all registration and administrative requirements are met.
• Provide internal tax advisory services and draft implementation guidelines for new tax laws or issuances from the DOF, BIR, and relevant courts.
• Lead the updates of bank policies and procedures to align with evolving tax legislation and regulatory mandates.
• Direct the banks strategy during tax audits by reviewing working papers, preparing formal position papers or protests, and acting as the primary liaison with tax authorities.
• Identify potential tax opportunities and exposures to optimize the banks tax position through proactive tax planning and risk assessment.

What were looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy and CPA certification required, with an MBA or LLB considered a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in national and local tax laws and regulations, with a strong background in financial accounting policies and bank products.
• Skilled in using MS Office applications and professional accounting systems to manage complex data and financial reporting requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• Highly organized professional with a strong work ethic and the resilience to deliver quality results consistently under pressure.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth

To know more about us, and our career opportunities visit https://careers-page.com/eastwest-bank