Accounting & Tax Lead Officer - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for a resourceful Accounting & Tax Lead Officer to join our passionate team at TMF Group in Manila.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accounting & Tax Lead Officer is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in project management, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Accounting & 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: 06 Jan 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 & Tax Lead Officer in Manila:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package