Tax Specialist

Job Summary

The Tax Specialist provides day-to-day support for Philippine tax compliance and works closely with the Tax Accountant in preparing tax returns, supporting schedules, reconciliations, payments, and compliance documents. The role maintains complete tax records, coordinates with internal teams to obtain required information, supports BIR audits and assessments, and provides timely status updates. All assigned tasks are performed under the guidance and review of the Tax Accountant, with discrepancies, delays, and matters requiring technical judgment promptly escalated for appropriate action.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Filing

• Prepare applicable BIR tax returns and required information returns, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and documentary stamp tax, accurately and on time for review and approval by the Tax Accountant.
• Process approved tax payments through eBIRForms or EFPS, ensure timely remittance, and maintain proof of filing and payment.
• Assist the Tax Accountant in reviewing the account coding and completeness of tax-related transactions in the accounting system and prepare correction details for identified issues.
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar, remind the Tax Accountant of upcoming deadlines, coordinate collection of required data from relevant departments, and provide regular updates on filing status and outstanding items.

Withholding Tax Management

• Assist in computing withholding taxes, preparing remittance schedules, and processing approved payments under review of the Tax Accountant.
• Assist the Tax Accountant in monitoring withholding tax compliance across departments and follow up identified documentation or reporting requirements.

Tax Reconciliation

• Assist the Tax Accountant in reconciling VAT, withholding tax, and income tax accounts against the general ledger; prepare variance schedules, gather supporting documents, and follow through on agreed corrections.

BIR Audits and Assessments

• Assist the Tax Accountant in preparing reconciliations, schedules, document indexes, draft responses, and supporting records for BIR audits, Letters of Authority, and assessments, and track requested documents through completion.
• Track open tax cases and promptly escalate discrepancies, missed deadlines, uncertain tax treatments, and material exposures to the Tax Accountant.

Tax Reporting Support

• Assist the Tax Accountant in preparing tax provisions, account analyses, and supporting schedules for financial statements.

• Provide documentation for internal and external audit purposes.

Compliance Monitoring and Documentation

• Maintain organized records of tax returns, invoices, and supporting documents.

• Support the renewal, update, and closure of applicable BIR registrations, permits, books of accounts, and invoicing system accreditations, and maintain the supporting records for each activity.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, or a related field.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of Philippine taxation, BIR regulations, and relevant tax requirements, with willingness to learn and apply new requirements under the guidance of the Tax Accountant.

• Familiarity with BIR’s electronic systems (eBIRForms, EFPS, EIS/e-invoicing) and accounting software.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Skills and Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply tax regulations
• Integrity and confidentiality

• Collaboration, clear communication, and responsiveness to guidance and feedback from the Tax Accountant

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dermorepubliq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.