Tax Governance Manager
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Tax Governance Manager
What You Will Do
Audit & Controversy Management
- Lead end-to-end management of tax authority audits, investigations, and internal audit engagements across the Philippine Market and GBS.
- Coordinate audit strategies, stakeholder responses, issue tracking, and escalation processes.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality audit submissions while minimizing business disruption.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance tax governance frameworks, SOPs, control checklists, approval matrices, and record-retention standards.
- Ensure alignment with Global Tax policies and embed audit learnings into sustainable business processes.
- Drive stronger control environments and reduce compliance risks across tax-related activities.
Remediation & Continuous Improvement
- Translate audit findings into actionable remediation plans with clear owners, timelines, and control enhancements.
- Monitor closure of audit actions and validate effectiveness of implemented controls.
- Identify recurring root causes and implement preventive measures in partnership with key business functions.
Audit Readiness & Digitalization
- Establish and maintain standardized audit defense files and documentation practices.
- Improve audit readiness through better data management, repeatable reporting processes, and automation opportunities.
- Support the organization's readiness for evolving tax authority digitalization requirements.
Capability Building & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with stakeholders to strengthen tax awareness and compliance culture across the organization.
- Support delivery of training programs, playbooks, and governance initiatives that enhance tax capability and reduce repeat findings.
- Act as a trusted advisor on governance, audit, and compliance-related matters.
Who We Are Looking For
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- CPA qualification preferred/required, subject to hiring requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate tax, tax governance, internal controls, tax controversy, or tax consultancy.
- Strong experience managing BIR and LGU audits, internal audits, and audit defense activities.
- Sound knowledge of the Philippine tax environment and regulatory requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience in governance frameworks, SOP development, controls design, and process improvement initiatives.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Digital mindset with an interest in automation, reporting, and process efficiency improvements.
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Next Steps:
After 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.
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