Position Title:  Tax Analyst

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Our work spans the globe and includes audit, treasury, tax, internal control and commercial financial support. Whether your skills are in financial control, planning and forecasting, data analytics or digital risk, there’s space to move your career forward in any number of directions.

Join Our Team as a Tax Specialist!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a talented and dedicated Tax Specialist to join our dynamic team in Manila. If you have a passion for tax compliance and a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What Your Day Looks Like:

Reporting, Calculation, and Controls

• Prepare and submit timely, compliant tax reports for complex businesses across several countries.
• Perform monthly/quarterly reviews of tax records, reconcile tax accounts, and escalate non-compliant processes.

Knowledge Management

• Provide support and advice to other GBS streams to ensure correct tax treatment.
• Update country-specific tax knowledge and develop learning materials for team knowledge transfer.
• Monitor tax legislation (VAT, WHT, Excise Tax, Customs, Intrastat) and provide updates to impacted teams.

Communication and Training

• Deliver training to GBS accounting groups on tax topics to ensure accurate financial records.
• Develop training materials and drive training planning and administration.
• Provide basic tax training to less experienced team members.

Review of Business Processes

• Identify, review, and advise on tax treatment of business flows.
• Liaise with the 'Tax Systems' task force and support testing of new business flow implementations.

External Communication

• Maintain relationships with Tax Operations/Affiliates in the dedicated region.
• Represent the GBS Tax Team in various meetings and provide explanations to internal auditors.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively within assigned projects.

Tax-Related Projects

• Initiate, participate, and/or lead tax-related projects, including legal or business changes.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders: Tax Operations/Affiliates, other GBS streams, IT, etc.

System-Related Activities

• Implement and maintain compliant VAT-related system setups to ensure correct VAT treatment for serviced Affiliates.

Who We're Looking For:

• A graduate with a degree in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Substantial work experience in a Tax department within a multinational company/international environment.
• Additional experience in Accounting/Legal/Administration is an asset.
• Proficient in Excel and knowledgeable in SAP.
• Excellent English communication skills to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in a team.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, WHT, and excise taxes related to business transactions.

Work Schedule and Location

• Generally Mondays to Fridays on a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days on-site.
• Based in 8 Rockwell, Makati Head Office.

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future

• Additionally, our competitive Compensation & Benefits package includes:

• Guaranteed 14th Month Pay: Enjoy an extra month of salary every year.
• Comprehensive HMO Coverage: Health insurance for you and your qualified dependents.
• Annual Medical Reimbursement: Receive up to PhP 10,000 for medical expenses.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
• Leave Conversion: Convert unused leaves into additional cash benefits.

Philip Morris International is certified globally by both the Top Employer Institute and the Equal Salary Foundation.