You will be dealing with all the local tax, legal, auditing and compliance issues for the new subsidiary in order to avoid any present or future risk and coordinating to setup the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) reporting process in compliance with local tax laws and regulations. On top of that, you will assist the Tax and Status team in the completion and filing of the requirements for corporate registration with the BIR, SEC and other local authorities to comply with local laws and regulations.

Details

Reference number PHI-FIN-0045
Location Manila
Salary Pay band 6/G (from PHP 60,804 per month)
Duration 2-year fixed term with possibilities to extend
Closing date Sunday 01 December 2019

Role overview

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/TEAM 

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. 

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY

You will be dealing with all the local tax, legal, auditing and compliance issues for the new subsidiary in order to avoid any present or future risk and coordinating to setup the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) reporting process in compliance with local tax laws and regulations. On top of that, you will assist the Tax and Status team in the completion and filing of the requirements for corporate registration with the BIR, SEC and other local authorities to comply with local laws and regulations.

WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT 

The candidate will operate in an environment which demands knowledge and expertise in local accounting standards and requirements, local tax regulations and SAP system within a structured and integrated corporate framework. The candidate will acquire and apply management and communication skills with peers and colleagues in the country, in the regional and global finance teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

To be considered, you should be a qualified Accountant with strong experience in local tax compliance and statutory accounting. Knowledge in SAP is essential for this position. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

-  13th month salary
-  Medical benefits and life insurance
-  Enjoy 18 days of Annual leaves

How to apply

To apply, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/PHI-FIN-0045e