Tax Compliance Manager

About Expeditors

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Financial 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.

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