Job Description
Are you an experienced tax professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Qualfon is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Tax Manager to join our growing team in Cebu City. At Qualfon, we are dedicated to delivering engaging interactions and positive experiences, and we believe our internal operational excellence starts with expert financial leadership.
As our Tax Manager, you will oversee all aspects of corporate tax compliance, planning, and reporting within the Philippine regulatory landscape. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing our tax posture, ensuring full compliance with local mandates, and providing financial insights that support our business growth. This is a high-visibility role for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced BPO environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the timely and accurate preparation of all corporate tax filings, including Income Tax Returns (ITR), VAT, Withholding Taxes, and other statutory requirements.
- Provide strategic tax planning to optimize tax liabilities while ensuring full adherence to BIR regulations and local government ordinances.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tax audits, representing the company during examinations and coordinating with external tax consultants.
- Monitor changes in Philippine tax laws and interpret their impact on company operations and financial strategy.
- Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure tax compliance is integrated into monthly financial closing processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements for tax documentation and reporting workflows.
- Oversee the management of tax incentives and compliance with PEZA or BOI registrations if applicable.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate taxation, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of Philippine Tax Laws, BIR regulations, and accounting standards (PFRS).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulatory updates.
- Proven experience in handling BIR tax assessments and audits.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical tax information to non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP financial systems.
- Strong ethical standards and attention to detail.