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Expeditors GL and Tax Supervisor - Accounting in Parañaque, Philippines
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with local and national regulations at every step of the filing process. Maintains thorough tax records for the organization, compiling reports on expenditures, payroll, and revenue. Work across teams to communicate tax strategy to key employees throughout the organization.
Tax Compliance and Audit :
Ensure compliance with all local and national laws by accurately determining the tax amounts due and preparing and filing annual returns.
Keep tax liability at a minimum by leveraging deductions, exemptions, and high-level knowledge of tax laws.
Educate team members and clients on forthcoming policy changes, technical financial concepts, and best practices.
Maintain comprehensive tax records and financial data for institutional use and audits.
Meet strict deadlines to avoid late fees and penalties.
Track yearly and quarterly revenue and expenses for accurate preparation of tax returns.
Create additional documentation when necessary, including tax forecasting reports for internal review.
Collaborate with team members in communicating tax strategies to key employees in other departments.
Maintain accurate database of tax records, manage electronic bookkeeping software and collation of all tax related documentation for BIR Audits.
Remain up to date on industry developments.
Manages end to end process from preparation of payment to archiving of all BIR tax returns including but not limited to corporate income tax, business tax, and transaction withholding taxes.
General Accounting:
Ensure and carrying-out overall general accounting functions (e.g. Fixed Assets, Period Closing, Bookkeeping, Monthly and Statutory reporting, etc.)
Ensure timely preparation, review and analysis of GL account reconciliation
Manages a team
Compliance :
Review company internal controls, specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation.
Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
Systems:
Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Set the tone of this environment within your department.
Culture:
Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Knowledge :
Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge
Expertise in Local Tax Laws
Global Logistics Industry knowledge
Skills :
Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
Fluent in English
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
Proven leadership attitude and skills
Ability to drive through change.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal
Report writing and Analytical skills.
Behaviours:
Emotional resilience
Self-reflecting and open to feedback
Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
Proven leadership attitude and background
Professional appearance and attitude
Reliable and accurate
Being supportive of change
Taking initiative and working in autonomy
Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
Being approachable and proactive
Education and Experience:
4 + years of accounting specific qualification and taxation
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
HMO & Dental Insurance (including immediate dependent)
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
With Provision of 26 days Work From Home set-up per year
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.