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Apply now!\nLearn more: jti.com\nReporting to: Tax Manager\nDuty Post: Taguig Head Office\nWork Setup: Hybrid\nTax Specialist\nThe Tax Specialist supports the Market and GBS Tax Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready tax compliance, reporting, and business support for JT International (Philippines), Inc. and JTI GBS Philippines Inc.\nThe role is responsible for day-to-day tax operations, including tax filings, payments, reconciliations, tax accounting, internal and external reporting, and regulatory documentation. It also works closely with business stakeholders to provide practical tax guidance, support audits and reviews, strengthen controls, and improve tax processes through automation and digitalization.\nThis position is well suited for a tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with attention to detail, stakeholder management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.\nAs the Tax Specialist, you will:\nPrepare, validate, and support the timely filing and payment of applicable national and local tax obligations, including regulatory submissions, permits, and registration renewals.\n\nMaintain accurate tax accounting schedules, working papers, account reconciliations, provisions, forecasts, and internal tax reports.\n\nWork with Finance, Accounting, GBS, and other stakeholders to ensure that tax-sensitive transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and supported by complete documentation.\n\nProvide first-level tax guidance on routine transactions, contracts, projects, registrations, and operational changes, while escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Tax Manager.\n\nSupport BIR and LGU audits, internal audits, JSOX activities, tax health checks, refund claims, and other reviews by preparing schedules, reconciliations, explanations, and audit-ready evidence.\n\nHelp address audit findings by supporting process changes, control enhancements, documentation improvements, and recurring compliance checks.\n\nIdentify manual activities, recurring errors, reporting challenges, and control gaps, and recommend practical improvements through standardization, automation, dashboards, system enhancements, and digital tools.\n\nCoordinate routine requirements and deliverables with external tax consultants and service providers under the direction of the Tax Manager.\n\nSupport tax awareness initiatives by contributing to trainings, reminders, job aids, FAQs, and practical guidance for business stakeholders.\n\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.\n\nCertified Public Accountant qualification is preferred but not required.\n\nAt least 3 years of experience in tax, accounting, financial reporting, corporate tax, tax consultancy, tax controversy, governance, or internal controls.\n\nSound knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, tax accounting, tax reporting, and related regulatory requirements.\n\nExperience in tax compliance, account reconciliations, audit support, and preparation of supporting documentation.\n\nExposure to BIR or LGU audits, internal audits, JSOX, tax health checks, or coordination with external advisors is an advantage.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect business transactions, accounting entries, tax returns, and supporting documents.\n\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic market and shared-services environment.\n\nGood communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain tax requirements clearly to non-tax stakeholders.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with AI-enabled tools.\n\nExperience with SAP, ERP platforms, or BIR systems is preferred.\n\nProcess improvement mindset, with the ability to identify manual workarounds, recurring errors, control gaps, and opportunities for automation.\n\nFluency in written and spoken English and Filipino.\n\nAre you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!\nNext Steps:\nAfter applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.\nAt JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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