Manager, Tax, Philippines

Publicis Groupe · Ho Chi Minh City

Company description

Company Description:

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55+ countries. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at Publicis Resources – A Publicis Groupe Company.

Overview

Objective

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing tax compliance, tax advisory, tax audit, tax reporting, and transfer pricing for the agencies and shared service center in the Philippines, under the guidance of the Tax Director. This includes ensuring standardization of tax procedures across all agencies, guaranteeing compliance with Philippine tax regulations issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other relevant authorities, and identifying tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's fiscal position. The Tax Manager must also provide support and guidance to the tax team, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of tax processes in accordance with corporate policies and local regulations.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Supervise tax compliance processes, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all applicable taxes, including corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), withholding taxes (WHT), documentary stamp tax (DST), and other BIR-mandated returns.
Ensure compliance with Philippine tax legislation and monitor changes in tax regulations, advising the company on necessary adjustments.
Approve corporate income tax calculations and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with BIR requirements, including the preparation of alpha lists and other supporting schedules.
Oversee tax reconciliations and ensure they align with financial statements.
Manage the cash tax and ETR (Effective Tax Rate) actuals and forecast reports.
Manage tax documentation and maintain updated records for audits and internal controls.
Champion initiatives to enhance efficiency and automation in tax compliance and reporting processes, including utilization of BIR electronic filing and payment systems (eFPS/eBIR).

Tax Advisory, Strategy & Planning

Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position, while ensuring full legal compliance.
Support transfer pricing compliance, including preparation and review of TP documentation, local files, and reporting requirements in accordance with BIR Revenue Regulations and OECD guidelines.
Identify tax risks and opportunities for savings within business operations.
Provide guidance on the tax implications of new business structures, mergers, and acquisitions.
Serve as the primary contact for tax-related queries and provide insightful guidance on business operations.
Advise on intercompany pricing for related-party transactions and ensure alignment with corporate transfer pricing policies.

Tax Audits & Authorities

Act as the main liaison with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), handling inquiries, audits, and potential disputes.
Manage requests for tax treaty relief applications (TTRA), certificate of residence, and filing extensions.
Supervise tax litigation processes and manage tax-related legal matters with internal and external advisors.
Ensure proper responses to tax assessments (Preliminary Assessment Notice, Formal Letter of Demand) and develop strategies to mitigate risks.

Internal & External Stakeholder Management

Coordinate and collaborate with business CFOs, Controllers, and external tax advisors to align tax strategies with business objectives.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring tax compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Provide tax training and awareness to internal teams to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Team Development

Provide training to the Philippine tax team, including onboarding, periodic refresher sessions, and updates on regulatory changes.
Assess skill gaps and define an annual training plan aligned to compliance deadlines (CIT, VAT, WHT, PIT, DST, TP documentation) and internal control requirements.
Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, checklists, and a knowledge repository to standardize tax processes across agencies and the shared service center.
Coach and mentor team members through on-the-job reviews, case discussions, and feedback to improve technical capability and judgment.
Track training effectiveness (e.g., filing accuracy, timeliness, audit findings) and continuously improve the program based on results and stakeholder feedback.

Preferred: AI-Related Exposure

Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to leveraging AI and automation tools to improve tax processes, with a focus on actively identifying practical use cases and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

Formal Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law.
Postgraduate studies in Taxation, Finance, or related fields are a plus.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is a plus.

Work Experience

Minimum 8 years of career experience in tax.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position in a multinational company or Big 4 firm.

Languages

English — advanced or fluent
Filipino — native or fluent

Technical skills

Deep knowledge of Philippine tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, personal income tax (PIT), documentary stamp tax (DST), and transfer pricing.
Experience with tax audits, tax planning, tax advisory, and compliance processes.
Strong understanding of international taxation and cross-border transactions.
Familiarity with tax implications of M&A and corporate restructurings.
Knowledge of BIR electronic filing systems (eFPS/eBIR) and compliance platforms.

Soft skills

Results orientation
Team Work
Analytical Thinking
Internal & External Customer service
Willingness to learn
Proactivity
Problem Solving

Tools specific knowledge

Accounting ERP programs.
Knowledge of SAP and/or SAP S/4HANA is a plus.

Additional information

Business Compliance:

Ensure a sound understanding of, demonstrate commitment to and comply with all policies including Janus relevant to your role and all activities undertaken in that role.
Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
Actively maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence both within Re:Sources and across all customer and supplier organisations.