Title:  Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the collection of tax-related information, reporting to taxation authorities at the local and national levels in a timely manner, and alerts management any tax impact or risks observed or encountered for all legal entities handled under Jollibee Worldwide Services.

• National taxes compliance
  • Prepares & computes statutory tax returns such as withholding taxes, VAT and final tax (Philippines).
  • Prepares reconciliation of GL tax accounts, validate correctness of tax base against tax amount, and records identified tax adjustments.
  • Files, executes, and records online payments of tax liabilities, on or before due dates:
    • Income Tax
    • Withholding Taxes (final & expanded)
    • VAT
    • DST
    • Withholding VAT
    • Registration Fees
    • Other Payments 
  • Prepares necessary schedules and reports to support tax payments and compliance, such as:
    • MAP
    • SLS
    • SLP
    • SAWT
    • SLI
    • SRS
    • Inventory List
    • Scanned copies of BIR 2307
    • Other reports
  • Prepares quarterly summary of Expanded Withholding tax for issuance of Certificates to suppliers.
  • Computes disallowed input VAT related to VAT exempt Senior Citizen transaction.
  • Escalates to Team Leader unusual transactions/issues, for proper handling and resolution.

• Local tax compliance
  • Prepares and collates required documents and schedules for application, renewal and retirement of local taxes, such as:
    • Community Tax Certificates
    • Business tax
    • Real Property Tax
    • Other regulatory Permits
  • Coordinates with the Store Managers and provides requirements to secure business tax assessments.
  • Validates correctness of tax assessment issued by BPLO.
  • Prepares Request for Payment(RFP) for local tax obligations.
  • Monitors completion of activities related to the local tax payments on or before due dates.
  • Checks completeness and secure copies of business permits and RPT from stores/commissaries/main office.

• Balance Sheet Account Management
  • Generates balance sheet GL accounts, reports and assesses correctness, accuracy, validity and reasonableness of recorded transactions.
  • Analyzes balance sheet GL accounts and assesses correctness, accuracy, validity and reasonableness of recorded transactions.
  • Escalates to Team Leader unusual/abnormal fixed assets account balances /transactions for resolution or adjustments.
  • Submits balance sheet account schedules for consolidation and reporting.

• Other Reports & Requirements
  • Generates, prepares and validates reports as required for submission to specialist & team leader.
  • Submits documents requirements needed by business partners and immediate superior.

• Internal & External Audit
  • Attends to External / Internal Audit requirements during interim, year-end and ad-hoc audits.
  • Prepares and submits documents, schedules, reports, documents and data as  requested by auditor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, but fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Speaks clearly and professionally, and is able to communicate business processes to both internal and external customers, orally and in writing.
• Willing to be assigned in Ortigas, Pasig City (hybrid set-up).

Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWS - FAHR/ Advisory/ BSS), the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.