Corporate Financial Tax and Compliance Officer

Job Description

The Corporate Financial Compliance and Tax Compliance Officer supports the Accounting Manager in ensuring the organization’s financial integrity, compliance with statutory and donor requirements, and adherence to tax laws and financial reporting standards. The position holder provides quality assurance over financial transactions and ensures all documentation complies with finance manuals, procurement policies, and donor requirements.

The role is responsible for reviewing financial transactions, maintaining compliance documentation, statutory reporting managing tax filings, and supporting audit processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission, and that all financial activities align with internal policies and applicable regulations. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization maintains a strong internal control environment and meets all legal and financial obligations.

This position does not handle treasury functions such as cash custody, fund disbursement, or bank transactions; its focus is on compliance oversight, documentation accuracy, and reporting integrity.

Requirements

Essential skills, knowledge or experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, audit, or compliance.
  
• Strong understanding of Philippine taxation laws, BIR processes, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Knowledge of financial systems (ERP) and standard accounting workflows.
  
• Proven experience in document review, audit support, and internal control processes.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across finance, operations, and external partners.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  

Desirable skills, knowledge or experience

• Experience in non-profit or donor-funded organizations.
  
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting, fund transfers, and grant compliance.
  
• Exposure to ERP systems or digital financial platforms.
  
• Experience working with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
  
• Understanding of internal audit frameworks or risk management.
  

Required education and qualifications (certifications, licenses, accreditations, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (required).
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification (preferred).
  
• Ongoing professional development in taxation, audit, or financial compliance is an advantage.
  

Benefits

1. Retirement Plan or Performance Completion Benefit
2. Year-end Bonus
3. HMO
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Life and Accident Insurance
6. Employee Learning and Development
7. Statutory Benefits
8. Time off and Leave of Absences

• Annual Leave (AL)
• Sick Leave (SL)
• Special Privilege Leave (SPL)
• Govt mandated leaves (Maternity, Paternity,Single Parent, RA 9710)

Requirements
Essential skills, knowledge or experience Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, audit, or compliance. Strong understanding of Philippine taxation laws, BIR processes, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of financial systems (ERP) and standard accounting workflows. Proven experience in document review, audit support, and internal control processes. Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across finance, operations, and external partners. High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Desirable skills, knowledge or experience Experience in non-profit or donor-funded organizations. Familiarity with multi-currency accounting, fund transfers, and grant compliance. Exposure to ERP systems or digital financial platforms. Experience working with external auditors and regulatory agencies. Understanding of internal audit frameworks or risk management. Required education and qualifications (certifications, licenses, accreditations, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (required). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification (preferred). Ongoing professional development in taxation, audit, or financial compliance is an advantage.