APAC Taxation Specialist

TL;DR

APAC Taxation Specialist: Support tax compliance and reporting across multiple Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, with an accent on direct/indirect tax filings, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation. Focus on coordinating with finance teams and external tax advisors while ensuring timely submissions and compliance with local tax regulations.

Location: Manila, Philippines (Remote or Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global provides an AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data, and AI to improve customer and employee experiences.

What you will do

• Prepare and coordinate direct and indirect tax filings across APAC jurisdictions (corporate income tax, WHT, VAT, and local business taxes).
• Build tax computations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; monitor filing calendars and coordinate tax payments.
• Liaise with internal finance/accounting teams to collect information needed for tax filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers for statutory reporting, registrations, and compliance support.
• Maintain tax records and support tax audits, notices, and information requests from tax authorities.
• Support tax process improvements and automation initiatives, including implementation of new tax requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or accounting with tax responsibilities.
• Experience preparing tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Strong understanding of Philippine tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial data and reconciliations.
• English: professional proficiency to articulate financial data and discuss tax compliance fluently.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible-first ways of working.
• Paid volunteer time and regionally tailored programs.
• Learning and development support, including mentorship and education support.
• Well-being resources and additional time to recharge (e.g., August Free Fridays).

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition reviews the application, then schedules a Zoom interview if aligned.
• Interviews with the hiring manager and interview team members.
• Up to five interviews in most cases, followed by final steps and updates.