Tax Specialist

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a highly motivated Tax Specialist with a passion for the tech industry to join our Group Tax team. Your work, whether it’s your personal contribution in the day-to-day local tax compliance work for our two companies in Manila or your support in one of our various tax projects in the APAC region, is used by Group Tax to ensure global compliance and make strategic company decisions.

You have collected first experiences in the areas of Philippine taxation  and possess excellent analytical and planning skills. You support our Group Tax Team; take responsibility for sub-projects whilst managing different stakeholders.

Your key tasks

• Preparation of Philippines tax calculations, periodic tax returns (i.e., corporate income taxes, withholding taxes, value-added taxes, stamp taxes) and required attachments thereto;
• Timely and accurate Philippines tax filings, with opportunity to expand into APAC tax compliance;
• Ownership on Philippine tax accounting responsibilities;
• Support on Philippine and regional tax audits and inquiries, if any, and regional tax initiatives, and projects;
• Support in availing tax treaty benefits, as may be available and necessary;
• Coordinate with internal finance teams, and tax authorities;
• Support Group Tax on reporting and administrative task.

• Solid knowledge and experience in Philippine Tax Laws;
• BS in Accountancy, Business, or Economics;
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a Big Four tax firm or in similar in-house tax position in a multinational environment;
• Exhibit excellent analytical skills;
• Hands-on approach;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills; and
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

It would be a real bonus if you have:  

• Passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination;
• Additional education in the area of taxation and/or finance;
• User experience in SAP FI;
• Exposure to multinational or cross-border work; and
• Experience in international taxation.

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.