Accounting and Tax Lead Officer - with Growth Opportunities

We are looking for a confident Accounting and Tax Lead Officer to join our productive team at TMF Group in Manila.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accounting and Tax Lead Officer is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, planning and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Accounting and Tax Lead Officer at TMF Group today!

Job Purpose:

The Accounting and Tax Lead Officer assists the Manager, Assistant Manager and/or Supervisor in daily deliverables to provide excellent service to clients. They provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports, submitting the reports to the client and are able to coach junior staff in the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle full set of accounts and bank operations for clients;
• Assists to manage daily work with high complexity, including closing full set of books;
• Maintains relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, BIR and other government departments on client company’s affairs, accounts, bank accounts, tax filing, etc.;
• Query management with internal and external- 3rd party stakeholders;
• Assist Manager/Supervisor in preparing proposal for clients;
• Supervises Senior Officers, Junior Officers and Associates, and reviews draft deliverables;
• Assists Manager to oversee daily operations of the Accounting department and to implement internal control procedures;
• Assists Manager/Supervisor to train & coach junior staff;
• Assists Manager/Supervisor to follow up on Debtors list (client invoices);
• Prepares and checks various reports as requested by clients;
• Prepares and supervises accountant audits.
• Periodic update of process documentation.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities.
• Working with HR on recruitment activities, performance reviews, and employee relations matters;
• Acting as Treasurer and/or Directors/Officers for the local office and/or clients that may assume certain level of responsibilities and risks;
• Update and maintain records/information in ViewPoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Accountancy;
• Pursuing or qualified in local professional examinations (CPA License), an advantage;
• Minimum of 1 years in supervisory level;
• Relevant experience in general accounting function in professional firms or multinationals;
• Sound knowledge in local tax (CIT, VAT, EWT, FWT, FBT) and accounting policy (PFRS); knowledge in International Accounting (IFRS) will be an advantage;
• Experience in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules;
• Knowledge in Xero, Quick Books or any ERP System is an advantage;
• Sound knowledge of Philippine Accounting & Taxation;
• Good knowledge of local system (e.g. Viewpoint);
• Advanced Excel skill set and other Microsoft Office applications;
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Filipino.
• Stakeholder management:
• Internal
• External: Clients, local authorities, tax agents, auditors

Applications close: 25 Mar 2023 Singapore Standard Time

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. 

Benefits of working as a Accounting and Tax Lead Officer in Manila:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary