Specialist, Tools and Access Management

Athena•Wilmington, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Athena, we empower possibility through transformative delegation. True leaders reflect on what they want in life and map the path to get there. We clear the way by pairing exceptional Philippine-based EAs with our driven clients and ensuring both receive ongoing support throughout the journey. The result is 10x more leverage, more time, and a greater impact on our clients' work and lives. With a waitlist growing by the day, Athena has already showcased compelling demand. As part of the Athena team, you will have an exponential opportunity, empowering the fiercely ambitious to reach the most audacious goals. Role Overview The Finance Specialist role offers exceptional opportunities to work with a global Company. This role will help empower the Company to consistently meet and exceed compliance with the government but also participate in its expansion activity and various ongoing projects. Additionally, the Specialist plays a proactive role in identifying and capitalizing on available tax incentives, strategically positioning the Company to optimize its financial advantages while maintaining a steadfast commitment to regulatory compliance.

Requirements

CPA is required; Juris Doctor is preferred but not required
Global tax experience is required
Highly knowledgeable in PH taxation, and regulations and investment promotion agencies such as PEZA or BOI.
Prior experience working with accounting systems such as Quickbooks or Sage is preferred
Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (365) and Google Suite
Prior experience using database tools and spreadsheet software such as MySQL, Excel, and Google Sheets is a plus
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Willingness to collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information
Ready to actively engage in on-site activities and legwork required for government registrations, demonstrating a hands-on and proactive approach
Willing to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Must be a resident or willing to be relocated within Metro Manila
Willing to work in a virtual environment, full time or 40 hours per week
At least 4 to 6 years prior experience in handling the same function
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

Responsibilities

Ensure the timely filing/submission and payment of compliance requirements of the entity and its affiliates to regulatory and tax agencies
Ensures accurate tax computation for filing to tax authorities on a monthly/ quarterly/ annual basis as well as during audit
Monitor the renewals of business permits of the entity and its affiliates
Monitor the application of Company to various registrations with government agencies necessary for the business such as but not limited to registration of new entity/branch, tax incentives, etc.
Assist in addressing and managing tax notices and assessments including robust document and schedule preparation, proprietary assessment of the findings, and review the draft reply/protest letters for review of Tax Manager before submission to tax authorities
Highlight improvement areas on the team’s current process and propose solutions
Assist in the transfer pricing requirements
Maintain relationships with external government agencies and external support suppliers (law firms, audit firms, accounting firms)
Participates in internally-driven projects and initiatives
Participates in tax seminars and symposiums to keep abreast of current tax laws
Other ad hoc tasks such as providing advisory services to internal stakeholders on matters relating to compliance