About this role
Job Summary:
The Tax Analysts will assist the Tax Manager in the ROW tax function responsible for managing complex tax matters arising from right-of-way acquisitions conducted by San Miguel Properties, Inc. (SMPI) on behalf of SMC Infrastructure. This strategic role, along with the Tax Manager, oversees all engagements with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), including audits, valuation disputes, land classification issues, and negotiation of tax liabilities related to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Documentary Stamp Tax (DST), and other related taxes. The Tax Manager provides high-level tax leadership, drives resolution of contentious tax exposures, and offers proactive tax guidance to mitigate risk and safeguard project delivery timelines.
Job Description:
Strategic Tax Management & Government Engagement
- Assist in liaising between SMPI/SMC Infrastructure and senior officials of the BIR (including Revenue District Offices and Regional Offices) for ROW-related tax matters.
- Assist the Tax Manager by providing proactive resolution of all BIR audits, assessments, and disputes concerning CGT, DST, and applicable transfer taxes.
- Negotiate property valuations and land classifications with BIR examiners and senior reviewing authorities to achieve equitable assessments.
- Provide expert tax guidance to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, and project teams, on ROW transactions and tax risk mitigation strategies.
Tax Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Assist the Tax Manage in overseeing the preparation and submission of technical position papers, protests, requests for reconsideration/reinvestigation, and other strategic documentation to support the company's positions.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulatory practice relevant to real property taxation and transfer taxes, advising the organization on their implications.
- Support tax planning and structuring of high-value land acquisition transactions to optimize tax outcomes and compliance.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or related field.
- CPA and /or Lawyer credential strongly preferred.
- Relevant experience in tax compliance, tax audit support, risk assessment, and BIR/ LGU audit coordination.