As the Tax Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax provision and tax planning.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the local country accountants based in APAC countries under the supervision of the APAC Tax Manager
• Prepare or review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns for the Philippines’ entities.
• Provide Indirect tax advice to the sales, purchases, accounts payable, credit, and operations departments.
• Handle corporate tax filing for Philippines’ entities, including providing the information to the local tax agent & conducting first pass review of the tax computation.
• Prepare/review the provisional tax computation, including permanent items vs temporary items consideration, Effective Tax Rate calculation as well as quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts, and quarterly & annual tax computation for US reporting purposes.
• Assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Support direct and indirect Tax Audits
• Liaise with the tax agent (providing information & conducting the first pass review) to get the
local file / TP documentation and country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Analyze and implement best practices and internal controls related to tax-sensitive processes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to specific projects such as mini health checks and building up processes/tax governance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree – Accounting, finance, taxation or related required
• CPA/CA certification preferred
• Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 2-4 years preferred)
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding timelines
• Meticulous, proactive, and good analytical skills
• Versatile team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills