Tax Manager

Permanent Regular

Job Description:

• Reports directly to the Country Finance Director as part of the Finance Department
• Handles all taxation (BIR) and LGU compliance matters of the company including business permits, tax audits, preparation and filing of tax returns, and other compliance requirements of local tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Acts as the subject matter expert (advisory function) to both internal and external stakeholders when it comes to Philippine taxation and its compliance

Pluxee is a global player in employee benefits and engagement that operates in 31 countries. Pluxee helps companies attract, engage, and retain talent thanks to a broad range of solutions across Meal & Food, Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits.

Powered by leading technology and more than 5,000 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem made up of more than 500,000 clients, 36 million consumers and 1.7 million merchants. Conducting its business as a trusted partner for more than 45 years, Pluxee is committed to creating a positive impact on all its stakeholders, from driving business to local communities, to supporting wellbeing at work for employees while protecting the planet.

🚀 Your next challenge: Lead the company's tax compliance and engage with internal and external stakeholders as an advisor to provide clarity on tax matters.

What you’ll be doing:

- Manage and oversee tax activities and initiatives.

- Develop and implement tax strategies and plans.

- Stay updated with news and changes in tax laws and regulations through research and relevant training, and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the company.

- Act as a consultant to top management on tax laws, rules and regulations that may affect or impact operations.

- Identifying, tracking and reporting any potential tax risks or issues and working closely within the company to implement appropriate solutions.

- Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from BIR tax authorities, LGU, SM Tax Team, Group Tax, Group Finance, and other internal and external stakeholders including guidance and support on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions.

- Create and develop policies that will ensure tax compliance of the company and foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness by providing training and support as needed.

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately per tax compliance requirements.

- Timely preparation and filing of tax returns and other submissions to the BIR and LGU

- Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.

- Ensures compliance with local tax laws and requirements of new systems, applications or projects being implemented by the company and resolves any arising issues from their implementation.

- Adapts current process workflows, systems and applications to changes in tax laws. 

- Support GL team in ensuring the accuracy of reported financial balances related to tax (i.e. Income Tax Payable, Withholding Taxes Payable, etc.).

🌟 You’re a match

Certifications Requirements:

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Work Experience Requirements:

- 5-7 years of extensive experience in tax.

- Must be highly experienced in dealing with BIR examiners and tax audits, inquiries and notices as well as with tax consultants

- Must be experienced in internal audits and compliance due diligence audits

- Must be able to report on-site to our Makati Office at least 4 times a week (Hybrid Setup)

- Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

- High level of written and verbal communication skills

- Preferably a Certified Public Accountant

- Professional experience in audit and tax consultancy is a plus

- Strong problem-solving skills, business acumen and attention to details, self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

- Results driven and deadline-oriented

Languages: English, Filipino

Competencies: Adaptability (Competent) Collaborates (Competent) Communication (Competent) Data Analysis (Competent) Ethical conduct and Integrity (Competent) International Taxation (Competent) Tax compliance Governance (Competent) Tax compliance Management (Competent) Tax Law Expertise (Competent) Tax Technology (Competent)

🔎 To get this challenge

- Face to face with HR

- Face to face with the Finance Director

- Face to face with the Country Managing Director

- Additional interviewers as may be required

🏅 Your team

- The position will be reporting to the Country Finance Director

📍 Your location

- Makati City, Philippines (On-site, Hybrid)

☀️ Happy at work

1) A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.

2) A great culture: People matter – a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!

3) An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive work place where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are a given.