Senior Tax Accountant

2 Months ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Tax Accountant will ensure Tala's compliance with Philippine tax regulations and provide insights to optimize tax efficiency. The role involves tax and regulatory compliance, accounting process improvements, and business-critical projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Philippine tax laws, handling official receipts, maintaining documentation, and staying updated with tax regulations. The role also involves performing Book-to-Tax reconciliations, assisting in account reconciliations, and supporting SEC filings. The candidate will collaborate with teams to optimize processes and work with external auditors.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
4+ years of PH tax compliance experience
Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws
Experience in Book-to-Tax reconciliation
Proficiency in accounting systems
Excellent English communication skills

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Job Details

About Tala

Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.

By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned and growth-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to ensure Tala’s compliance with Philippine tax regulations while providing insights to optimize tax efficiency. This role is a key contributor to tax and regulatory compliance, accounting process improvements, and business-critical projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in PH tax compliance, critical thinking skills, and a passion for driving efficiency and accuracy in tax processes.

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Ensure full compliance with Philippine tax laws and regulations, including tax calculations, filings, and payments for VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and other tax obligations.
Handle official receipt issuance and related tax documentation requirements.
Maintain proper documentation and work closely with external tax consultants on tax health checks, audits, and compliance reviews.
Stay up to date with new tax regulations and proactively assess their impact on the company.

Tax & Accounting Support

Perform Book-to-Tax reconciliation, identifying temporary and permanent tax differences.
Assist in month-end and year-end tax-related account reconciliations.
Support the Accounting Manager in SEC and other government filings.
Provide guidance on tax implications related to new business initiatives and product launches.
Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize tax processes and reporting efficiency.

Tax Process Optimization:

Collaborate with the accounting team to streamline processes and improve tax reporting accuracy.
Provide insights into best practices for tax compliance and risk mitigation.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Special Projects:
Work with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
Support ad hoc tax and finance-related projects assigned by the Accounting Manager.

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
At least 4 years of experience in PH tax compliance, including tax filings, reconciliations, and audits.
Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, regulations, and processes.
Experience in Book-to-Tax reconciliation and analyzing temporary and permanent tax differences.
Proficiency in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and working with large financial datasets.
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and strategic approach to tax challenges.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Experience supporting tax audits and handling tax assessments preferred
Prior experience in working with multinational or tech-driven companies is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite applications

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.