Tax Compliance Manager

Ensure the organization is prepared for scheduled and impromptu audits and provide auditors with all the information they may need. Conduct tax/compliance risk assessment and keeping an eye on any legislative changes to maintain Expeditor’s compliant position.

Tax Compliance :

• Develop the organization’s tax compliance program to ensure all internal practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Review and management of the filing and payment of tax returns for income tax, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, Value-added Tax (VAT), and other taxes with the BIR.
• Review and submission of reportorial requirements to the BIR and other regulatory agencies.
• Securing of licenses and permits from regulatory agencies such as BOC, DTI, MIAA and the SEC.
• Application of business permits and payment of local business taxes and real property taxes with the local government units (LGUs)
• Application of tax treaty reliefs and residency certificates for preferential tax availments.
• Preparation and review of Transfer Pricing Documentation (TPD) in coordination with external accounting firm.
• Registration and retirement with LGUs and BIR of all business branches.
• Overall management of tax accounting, corporate tax reporting, and document archiving.
• Inspect legal means of reducing tax liability and analyze income tax deductions.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of the organization’s tax strategy and guidelines.
• Manages and ensures company’s use and compliance with tax incentives with PEZA and its regulations.
• Provide assistance and tax expertise for internal company clients on tax-related queries.
• Leads major tax-relevant projects/initiatives.

Tax Audits/Cases/Refunds :

• Management and coordination with external legal consultants for the efficient closure of BIR tax audits and local tax inspections and investigations, including cases pending with the courts.
• Responsible for overall management of VAT refunds with the BIR.
• Responsible for official correspondences with the tax authorities and regulatory agencies in matters of tax compliance and registrations/accreditations of the Company.

Tax Planning and Support/Risk Management :

• Conduct research and study on tax minimization and tax efficiency initiatives and management of any tax exposure of the company.
• Provides tax update, advisories and tax trainings for the employees.

Compliance:

• Review company internal controls, specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation.
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Systems:

• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Systems:

• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

Knowledge:

• Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge
• Expertise in Local Tax Laws
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
• Fluent in English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through change.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal
• Report writing and Analytical skills.

Behaviours:

• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• Proven leadership attitude and background
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Reliable and accurate
• Being supportive of change
• Taking initiative and working in autonomy
• Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
• Being approachable and proactive

Education and Experience:

• 4 + years of accounting specific qualification and taxation
• CPA is an advantage

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company