Tax and Accounting Supervisor (San Pedro Laguna - Hybrid) - #35205

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected accounting firm with over 35 years of experience serving businesses across Luzon. Since its founding in 1988, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering trusted accounting, tax, and business compliance services while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Employees benefit from hands-on exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and government regulatory processes, work alongside experienced professionals, and continuously develop their expertise in a collaborative and client-focused environment. For candidates seeking long-term career growth, stability, and meaningful work supporting businesses across various industries, this company offers an ideal place to build a rewarding career.

Company Profile

Founded in 1988, our client from San Pedro Laguna is a leading provider of accounting services. They are a well-known entity in the industry, delivering trusted services and providing assistance to clients in processing all government documents and permits from different agencies, including but not limited to the following: SEC, DTI, Mayor’s Permit, BIR Registration, SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth Registration, and DOLE for more than thirty-five years.

The owner founded the company in 1988 with a dream to provide exceptional accounting services in Luzon. Starting as a one-woman company in a humble office, she has worked tirelessly to turn her vision into a reality. Today, they remain committed to providing the highest quality accounting services to our clients, proud to be recognized as a trusted and respected name in the industry.

Their team of experienced professionals stays up to date with the latest accounting regulations and standards, ensuring that clients receive accurate and compliant solutions. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and ethical business practices, and are dedicated to providing personalized, efficient and effective accounting services to meet the unique needs of each of the clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Department : Accounting Department

Reports to : General Manager

Coordinates with : Finance Department, Compliance Department, and Client Service Teams

Directly Supervises : Four (4) Junior Accountants

1. Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Compliance Reporting

• Lead onboarding for new clients availing Monthly Retainer Engagement (MRE) services, including kickoff meetings, document and account setup, compliance calendars, and briefing the assigned Junior Accountant.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of client working papers and review all tax returns prior to filing and payment.
• Oversee accurate transaction entries and bookkeeping across the client portfolio, and supervise the preparation of spreadsheets and books of accounts required for BIR compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing, commission reconciliation, check voucher preparation, and payable list monitoring across assigned engagements.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with BIR regulations across all client accounts.
• Implement and maintain a sound accounting system to efficiently monitor client accounts and streamline accounting processes.
• Maintain updated compliance tools, including checklists, templates, and engagement letters.
• Prepare client reports and documentation, proactively addressing compliance issues and providing regular updates on engagement progress.

1. Technical Accounting Review and Financial Statement Oversight

• Oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for clients, coordinating with partner external auditors and BOA-accredited CPAs for audit opinion and sign-off.
• Review journal entries for complex or non-routine transactions, including asset disposals, foreign exchange adjustments, accruals, and depreciation policy changes.
• Advise clients on proper accounting treatment for unusual transactions and ensure alignment with applicable PFRS.
• Review and finalize disclosure notes and supporting schedules for Annual Financial Statements prior to external audit submission.
• Communicate changes and updates to Accounting Standards and frameworks in the Philippines to the team and, where relevant, to clients.
• Identify and flag accounting risks or irregularities across client portfolios and recommend corrective actions to Management.

1. Tax and Compliance Advisory

• Conduct comprehensive tax health assessments to verify client compliance status and secure clearances for client projects.
• Develop and recommend tax strategies that minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Provide advisory support on the tax implications of client business decisions.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, delivering practical recommendations to clients.
• Conduct regular client visitations and meetings to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Schedule and prepare Junior Accountants for client visitations, and supervise their execution.
• Provide accounting and tax consultation support to the Compliance Department during new business registrations, including guidance on tax type registration (VAT vs Non-VAT), books of accounts requirements, and initial compliance setup.

1. BIR Audit, Assessment, and LOA Defense

• Routine BIR, LGU, SSS, PHIC, and HDMF notices are first drafted by a Junior Accountant and reviewed by the Supervisor before release. The Supervisor personally leads complex or escalated cases only, with a working cap of 5 to 8 active complex cases at a time to protect quality and prevent overload. This cap is a starting estimate and should be adjusted once real caseload data is available.
• Act as the person-in-charge (PIC) for complex or escalated Letter of Authority (LOA) cases, including setting up meetings with BIR examiners, group supervisors, and revenue officers.
• Oversee record reconciliation, document consolidation, and data submission to the BIR for LOA cases under their direct handling.
• Devise ways to lower BIR assessments relating to LOA, and design accounting strategies and policies to reduce clients' future LOA exposure.
• Review responses to routine BIR, LGU, SSS, PHIC, and HDMF letters and notices drafted by Junior Accountants, and personally draft responses only for complex or escalated matters.
• Draft protest letters, position papers, and formal replies to Preliminary Assessment Notices (PANs) and Final Assessment Notices (FANs) for complex or escalated cases.
• Represent clients in informal conferences and meetings with BIR examiners on complex or escalated cases, working toward favorable resolutions and reduced assessments.
• Conduct internal tax health checks and diagnostic reviews to proactively identify client exposure areas before an LOA is issued.
• Prepare comprehensive tax reconciliation schedules and audit workpapers to support the defense of client positions during examination, and draft clear, comprehensive tax memorandums on complex matters.

1. Team Supervision and Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of four (4) Junior Accountants, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional growth.
• Allocate tasks and review outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and service quality across multiple client accounts.
• Set weekly and monthly objectives for the Accounting Department that ensure timely and accurate delivery of client services.
• Monitor team performance and maintain efficient workflow within the department.
• Establish and maintain technical SOPs, compliance checklists, and quality control standards specific to the department's scope of work.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and formal performance reviews for direct reports, providing clear and actionable feedback.
• Participate in the screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new hires for the department.
• Initiate inter-department communication with Finance, Compliance, and Client Service Teams to ensure accurate workflows and processes.

1. Training and Continuous Improvement

• Design and deliver periodic training sessions and reference materials, including briefings on newly issued BIR Revenue Regulations, Revenue Memorandum Orders, and Revenue Memorandum Circulars, to keep the team current and compliant.
• Identify skills gaps within the team and address them through targeted coaching, maintaining a basic reference library of compliance manuals, templates, and process guides.
• Support the processing of accountants' professional certifications and accreditations.
• Recommend and implement improvements to compliance processes and workflows as they come up
• At least 5 years of total relevant experience, including 2 years of experience as an engagement in-charge, team lead, or direct supervisor.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS, including PFRS for SMEs), BIR regulations, and current issuances (RRs, RMOs, RMCs).
• Must come from a Tax and Accounting firm (not private companies)
• Direct experience handling BIR audits, LOAs, or tax assessments is a strong advantage.
• Some experience leading, coaching, or reviewing the work of junior staff, whether as a direct supervisor or as an engagement in-charge. Candidates without formal direct-report experience are welcome; this will be actively supported during the ramp-up period.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft technical memos, protest letters, and client-facing advisory notes.
• Comfortable representing clients in direct, sometimes adversarial, discussions with BIR examiners and revenue officers.
• Adaptable to an SME environment. The company is a 15-person firm, not a Big 4 practice: there is no bench of associates to delegate to and no dedicated learning and development function, and the Supervisor will do hands on work personally, not only review it.
• Someone that can take the team of junior accountants to the next level as they slowly grow the company's headcount

Key Performance Indicators

• Accounting Department: on-time filing and deadline compliance rate across the client portfolio (target to be set by Management), quality of financial statements and reduced revision cycles with external auditors, and Junior Accountant retention and development.
• BIR Defense : outcomes on complex or escalated LOA and assessment cases handled, including assessment reduction and resolution time.
• Client Experience : client satisfaction and complaint rate across the portfolio.

Advantageous but not required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Meaningful experience (2+ years) in a Big 4 accounting firm (SGV & Co., KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., Isla Lipana & Co./PwC, Deloitte) or another large, reputable audit and advisory firm. Candidates from a Tax practice background are strongly preferred over Audit-only experience, given this role's heavy BIR-facing scope. Senior level candidates, not yet at Manager level, are welcome to apply.
• Proficient in using Google Sheets or other accounting tools like Xero.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule

• Tax Season (January–May): Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Off-Peak Season (June–December): Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Compressed Work Week)
• Might perform field work up to two days per week, depending on business needs, including visiting clients and attending onsite meetings.

Location: San Pedro, Laguna

Industry: Accounting and Tax Services