Tax Manager 2

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Job Description

Lead, direct and oversee the tax compliance, tax audit, tax conduct & governance, transfer pricing and other related tax activities of Sun Life Philippines. Must be knowledgeable and have experience in effectively navigating tax regulations, policies, and culture at the national and local levels.

Preferred Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of Philippines taxation
• Strong knowledge of tax principles with respect to all national and local taxes, transfer pricing and an awareness and understanding of global tax reporting regimes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders with Sun Life’s Corporate Office, Regional Office, and local business units, as well as with tax authorities and outside advisors.
• Strong communication skills and able to provide clear written and verbal communication to various level of management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organized, and capable of working under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to timely meet internal and/or external deadlines.
• Is an excellent team player while also being able to lead and manage a team.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Certified Public Accountant-Lawyer or Certified Public Accountant
• At least 5 years experience in tax-related disciplines and at least 2 years in supervisory roles
• Has been in relevant tax practice for at least eight (8) years with experience in handling tax reporting, audits and consultancy work gained from professional firms (preferably big 4 accountancy firm) or multinational companies.
• With at least four (4) years of managerial experience handling people and projects.
• Relevant work experience in the life insurance, trust and mutual fund industry an advantage

Responsibilities

• Direct tax compliance monitoring and reviews, including coordination with various departments/branches and prepares/remits various branch registrations, business permit renewals, tax returns, tax schedules/certificates and tax reports in accordance with the regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tax audits, assessments and other tax-related notices of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Local Government Units.
• Propose, plan, and lead the execution of tax special projects and initiatives.
• Lead transfer pricing (TP) planning and optimization strategies, provide oversight on TP matters and partnering with multiple stakeholders to support transfer pricing-related issues, managing TP analysis and reporting, managing TP documentation to support intra-group transactions in compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee tax conduct and governance, including maintenance of tax policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Lead business stakeholders and Regional and/or Corporate Tax as well as tax authorities, consultants, counsels, industry associations pertaining to tax requirements, tax opinions, industry tax issues or other tax-related requirements of SL Philippine entities.
• Lead tax education for business representatives, internal stakeholders and as needed, selected external stakeholders.
• Oversee other tax related activities, including ad hoc activities as they arise (ie. tax consultancy on special transactions, tax administrative activities, etc.)

Job Category: Finance

Posting End Date: 29/09/2026