A bit about the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Tax Specialist with a passion for the tech industry to join our Group Tax team. Your work, whether it’s your personal contribution in the day-to-day local tax compliance work for our two companies in Manila or your support in one of our various tax projects in the Philippines and the APAC region, is used by our Head of Group Tax to ensure global compliance and make strategic company decisions.
You have collected first experiences in the areas of Philippine tax compliance and international tax law and possess excellent analytical and planning skills. You support our Group Tax Team; take responsibility for sub-projects whilst managing different stakeholders.
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Your key tasks
- Support the Group Tax team on Philippine tax and regional/ international tax matters.
- Prepare tax calculations, periodic tax returns (e.g., Philippine corporate taxes, withholding taxes, value-added taxes, stamp taxes,) and required attachments thereto.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing & submission to the tax office of all tax returns and requirements, including attachments thereto
- Prepare reconciliation schedules of tax accounts for periodic tax reporting, statutory/ external audits, and tax audits, if any
- Ensure that accounting records and documentary supporting documents comply with BIR substantiation requirements.
- Support in monitoring overall tax compliance with BIR’s requirements
- Close follow-up with the tax developments in the jurisdictions relevant to the Avaloq Group
- Support in the coordination with tax authorities and/or external advisors
- Support in preparing documentation and processing of VAT refund applications at the administrative and judicial level
- Support and assist the Group Tax Team in administrative matters.
Your functional reporting line is to the APAC Tax Specialist/ Manager
A bit about you
- Preferably a Certified Public Accountant
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Big Four tax firm or in similar in-house tax position in a multinational environment
- Exact, diligent, solution-driven, goal-oriented working attitude with a high focus on quality;
- Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment while being able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Hands-on approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills;
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
It would be a real bonus if you have
- Experience in international tax law is a plus.
- User experience in SAP FI is an advantage.
- Additional education in the area of taxation and/or finance is a plus.
Additional information
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
Benefits
Annual bonus
At Avaloq we work hard to remain an industry leading provider and we love to reward our colleagues with a share of that success with an annual bonus, you will even remain eligible for annual bonus while you do the hardest job of your life – taking care of your children during parental leave.
Flexible working
We understand that fitting your life around your job can be challenging which is why in most roles we offer flexible working to allow you to thrive both in and out of work.
Instant recognition
We love to see people thriving in their roles and we have an instant recognition scheme at Avaloq to help managers reward the great work our colleagues deliver with a gift to say thanks.
Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning
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A bit about us
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.