Job Description
Responsibilities:
Builds an understanding of domestic tax concepts and undertakes relevant study to develop or increase that knowledge.
Demonstrates knowledge of domestic tax legislation, case law and other relevant regulations by analyzing, researching and applying knowledge consistently to all allocated work appropriate to level and grade.
Prepares and reviews correct tax analyses and tax computations or returns relating to simple fact patterns and issues.
Demonstrates the ability to use local research, software and technology tools to efficiently produce work that is technically accurate and comprehensive.
Applies tax risk management tools and procedures consistently as appropriate to level and grade.
Displays an awareness of potential planning opportunities associated with the local tax environment by identifying and escalating them as appropriate.
Complies with all confidentiality and privacy policies of own firm and applicable regulatory authorities. Displays up to date technical knowledge by attending all mandatory tax training within deadlines set and applying this training to tax work where appropriate.
Uses knowledge of tax to discuss key issues with clients, local revenue authorities and other team members, including how to assess conflicting, ambiguous or inconclusive authorities.
Interprets and applies key tax sources in order to carry out and document the results of tax compliance and advisory work.
Analyzes authorities and reaches conclusions relating to fact patterns and issues of moderate complexity.
Applies knowledge of changing tax law, regulatory requirements and industry specific concerns to client engagements, identifies where they may impact a client and reflects these in their client work.
Assesses the sufficiency and appropriateness of the analysis and conclusions reached on a tax issue by reviewing the working papers of junior staff and participating in the evaluation of issues raised with or by the manager and/or partner.
Prepares complete, well-reasoned and reader friendly technical tax analyses.
Qualifications:
Fresh law graduate, underbar or new members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines are acceptable Preferably a member the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Certified Public Accountant but accounting background is not mandatory
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
