Tax Compliance Manager
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Mid
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
In Person
AccountingTax Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- At least 4 years of accounting-specific qualification and taxation experience.
- Strong accounting and finance knowledge.
- Expertise in local tax laws.
- Knowledge of the global logistics industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with financial and non-financial personnel at all levels, from Operations to Senior Management.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management, and Legal.
- Emotional resilience and openness to feedback.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
- Professional appearance and attitude; reliability and accuracy.
- CPA qualification is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the organization is prepared for scheduled and impromptu audits and provide auditors with requested information.
- Conduct tax and compliance risk assessments and monitor legislative changes to maintain the company’s compliant position.
- Develop the organization’s tax compliance program to ensure internal practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Review and manage the filing and payment of income tax, withholding tax, payroll tax, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and other tax returns with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
- Review and submit reportorial requirements to the BIR and other regulatory agencies.
- Secure licenses and permits from regulatory agencies, including the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Apply for business permits and pay local business taxes and real property taxes with local government units (LGUs).
- Apply for tax treaty reliefs and residency certificates for preferential tax availments.
- Prepare and review Transfer Pricing Documentation in coordination with an external accounting firm.
- Register and retire all business branches with LGUs and the BIR.
- Manage tax accounting, corporate tax reporting, and document archiving.
- Identify lawful ways to reduce tax liability and analyze income tax deductions.
- Participate in creating and implementing the organization’s tax strategy and guidelines.
- Manage and ensure the company’s use of and compliance with tax incentives under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and its regulations.
- Provide internal company clients with tax expertise and assistance on tax-related queries.
- Lead major tax-relevant projects and initiatives.
- Manage and coordinate with external legal consultants to efficiently close BIR tax audits, local tax inspections and investigations, and cases pending with courts.
- Manage VAT refunds with the BIR.
- Handle official correspondence with tax authorities and regulatory agencies concerning tax compliance, registrations, and company accreditations.
- Research and study tax minimization and tax efficiency initiatives and manage company tax exposure.
- Provide employees with tax updates, advisories, and training.
- Review company internal controls, specifically Financial Process Control Documentation.
- Promote compliance with company policies and regulations and model integrity and pride for employees.
- Communicate proactively with the team to maintain awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
- Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support compliance efforts and training.
- Promote the company’s cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
- Implement new system changes and enhancements within the department.
- Suggest system and process improvements and set the tone for this environment within the department.
About the company
Expeditors provides global logistics and freight forwarding services, offering customized supply chain solutions for international trade. It uses a unified technology platform across a global network of 340+ locations to manage transportation, customs and compliance, and warehousing and distribution. By tailoring end-to-end logistics workflows, Expeditors helps clients move goods efficiently across borders and industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, oil and energy, and retail. The company stands apart from competitors through its highly customized, integrated solutions and seamless information systems that coordinate all parts of the supply chain. Its goal is to optimize each client's international logistics process, reducing complexity and improving visibility and reliability in global trade.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-hyperscaler airfreight demand lifted Q2 2026 tonnage 14% and profitability.
- Customs, Transcon, distribution, and order management posted double-digit growth again on August 4.
- Management targets roughly $50 million annual savings after the $25 million technology restructuring.
What critics are saying
- The June 2026 layoff of 230 technologists shattered Expeditors' no-layoff reputation.
- Q2 gains relied on Middle East conflict rates and IEEPA filings, both temporary.
- If digital brokers disintermediate customs brokerage, Expeditors loses its highest-growth profit engine.
What makes Expeditors unique
- Expeditors' non-asset model plus integrated systems turn trade shocks into margin gains.
- August 4, 2026 results showed 32% revenue growth and 41% operating income growth.
- September 15, 2026 L.B. Foster chose Expeditors Germany for mainland-Europe distribution.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget