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Mission:
Coordinate, schedule and implement the projects he/she leads within his/her operating area, based on established standards and procedures, developing suitable solutions to errors in approach and specific issues of each situation/internal client.

Sub-function responsible for the organisation’s tax matters and optimising the organisation's tax situation. Its main duties include: the calculation of tax obligations, drawing up of tax statements and the submission of these, investigation, analysis and interpretation for purposes of compliance, planning and tax optimisation.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain a calendar of deadlines for all statutory and compliance requirements and ensure timely tax filings, remittance of tax payments to avoid penalties, and reporting to authorities, e.g. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines and regional tax bodies.
• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax customs duties and other relevant taxes.
• Handle tax audits and liaise with tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and response to queries. Maintain accurate and organized records of all tax filings, payments, and correspondence with tax authorities and ensure documentation is easily accessible for internal or external audit purposes.

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Provide strategic tax advice on business operations and expansion in the region, identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and optimization.
• Collaborate with finance and other teams to structure contracts, joint ventures (JVs), and project agreements in a tax-efficient manner.
• Monitor, analyze and disseminate information on the impact of new tax legislation (e.g. Ease of Paying Taxes) and international tax treaties on the company’s operations and implement organizational practices to ensure compliance.

Cash Flow and Tax Optimization

• Manage the company's tax liabilities to optimize cash flow, particularly in relation to large-scale construction projects and joint venture operations.
• Ensure efficient management of tax refunds and credits and implement process improvements and ensure complete documentation to maximize refunds.

Tax Risk Management

• Develop, update, implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks related to the company’s activities, including cross-border transactions and permanent establishment (PE) risks.
• Ensure that tax risks are adequately reported to the Regional and Global Tax Departments, with proper controls in place.

Collaboration with Operations

• Coordinate with Project Managers and Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Business Development, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment.
• Advise on local content requirements, tax incentives and the tax implications.

Cross-border Taxation and Regional Coordination

• Manage cross-border tax issues (e.g. tax treaty applications, foreign tax credits).
• Manage and implement transfer pricing policies and ensure strict compliance with the jurisdiction specific guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with regional tax standards, coordinating with local tax teams across multiple countries to ensure uniformity and efficiency.

Audit and Tax Litigation

• Prepare for and manage regulatory examiners, such as BIR, BOC and LGU examiners, with respect to tax assessments, tax related queries, disputes, audits, and litigation.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions to enhance tax-related internal controls.

Coordination with Headquarters

• Act as a liaison between the Regional Tax Department based in Australia and Global Tax Department in Spain, ensuring that global tax strategies and policies are implemented locally.
• Prepare and submit periodic tax reports and analyses to the Regional and Global tax department.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification will be a plus.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in tax compliance and tax consulting/advisory services, preferably across both a professional services environment and similar industry.
• Familiarity with BIR e-filing systems and other regulatory platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, and tax rules/laws and regulations
• Advanced in English (both written and spoken), ensuring effective communication with international colleagues. Spanish will be a plus.
• Results-driven with a track record of achieving strategic goals and improving business outcomes
• Deep international knowledge of tax legislation and accounting principles, especially in Europe, Philippines and SEA region. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and accounting standards in the key regions

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2024 certification in Philippines. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.