Job Family Group:
FinanceWorker Type:
RegularPosting Start Date:
May 4, 2026Business Unit:
FinanceExperience Level:
Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description:
What's The Role
A Senior Advisor is accountable for providing concise, accurate, comprehensive, intelligent and timely Philippine tax advice to Shell stakeholders, manage tax disputes including claims involving indirect and direct taxes, lead and support advocacy work and support the Country Tax Head in general. The role has primary focus on Downstream and/or RES operations in Philippines, and is expected to support some of the businesses and activities across Shell as priorities demand. In this role you will:
Support the team in accountability for the overall proper management of all taxes in Philippines, irrespective of whether these are handled in their own organisation.
Support the overall effective and efficient operation of tax in Philippines
Support the team in enhancing relationship with BIR
Support and exhibit the new behaviours and ways of working to embed flexibility as a sustainable approach to the rapid and agile deployment of resources to high risk/value priorities within and across Tax, in particular working together with other tax teams in the APAC/ROW cluster.
Support management of resources to achieve the targeted balance between dedication (to assigned business/function/process) and allocation (to other areas/projects)."
Identify opportunities for increased tax opportunites for Shell business and tax savings.
Acting as primary focal point for the Shell Philippines, interfacing with FO, business focal points for the development and maintenance of Philippines transfer pricing documentation for Shell Energy Philippines
What You Bring
A lawyer who specializes in Taxation with straight tax experience of 15-17 years at the minimum, in the Philippines, either as Tax practitioner in an audit firm or law firm or as in-house counsel of a multinational company (classified as an excise taxpayer, preferred)
Has deep knowledge of applicable tax regulations to conduct and present analyses of data to support organizational and management reviews, strategy assessment, tactics and policies.
Is able to effectively communicate information to managers or less experienced staff, shares knowledge effectively within the work team and customizes reports, variance explanations, and presentations to the interests of the audience.
Oversees routine tax activities such as tax return filing, data collection, research, and compliance. As an Individual Contributor, works under broad guidance and supervision by Country Tax Head for complex activities.
Establishes short term operational decisions typically within a one-year time frame.
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What We Offer
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people’s lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world’s leading companies.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.
An inclusive place to work
Shell is working to become one of the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in the world. We are taking steps to create an environment where everyone – from our employees, to our customers, partners, and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging.
To achieve this, we must ensure all people are treated fairly, irrespective of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, or other status.
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
Company Description
Shell Business Operations (SBO) Manila forms the operational backbone of business processes that help deliver Shell’s business solutions across the globe. We are focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, Order-to-Delivery, and Contracting and Procurement. Diversity is key at SBO Manila, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining the company, you will benefit from an industry-leading development program that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career.
DISCLAIMER:
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer specializing in Taxation
- Minimum 15-17 years of direct Philippine tax experience (audit firm, law firm, or in-house multinational)
- Deep knowledge of Philippine tax laws and regulations to analyze and advise on strategy and compliance
- Experience managing tax disputes and interactions with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Ability to prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and interface with business stakeholders
- Strong communication skills to present analyses to managers and mentor less experienced staff
- Experience overseeing routine tax compliance activities (returns, data collection, research)
- Preferably experience with excise taxpayer classification
What We Do
Shell is a global energy company with around 87,000 employees in more than 70 countries. We work together to power progress through more and cleaner energy solutions. We serve more than 30 million customers at almost 46,000 retail service stations every day. Our strategy is to accelerate the transition of our business to net-zero emissions, purposefully and profitably. #PoweringProgress
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