Tax Compliance Associate

About the Job

Location: Taguig

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Assistant Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Finance team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig as a Tax Compliance Associate.

In this role you will ensure the Banks compliance with the National Internal Revenue Code regulations and issuances of the DOF BIR BLGF BSP and other relevant government agencies as well as internal policies and service level agreements. You will also help mitigate risks related to tax disputes assessments penalties and surcharges arising from non-compliance or delayed and erroneous tax filings.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process product and service enhancements and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether youre just starting out or already a seasoned professional EastWest can help you unleash your potential and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Prepare and file tax returns with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and process annual registrations with the BIR and local government units
• Compute month-end tax accruals and monitor tax-related General Ledger accounts
• Maintain organized tax records and respond to tax data and information requests
• Review issuances from DOF BIR LGU Supreme Court and Court of Tax Appeals and recommend necessary policy updates
• Ensure overall compliance with national and local tax regulations and provide internal tax advisory support to business units
• Prepare reconciliations and working papers for tax audits and coordinate with BIR examiners as needed

What were looking for

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license are required
• At least 2 years of experience in tax compliance and reporting preferably in the banking industry
• Knowledgeable in tax laws regulations financial accounting policies and procedures and bank products and services
• Proficient in MS Office applications and accounting systems with strong communication and above-average written English skills
• Highly organized with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth