As the Tax Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the local country accountants based in APAC countries under the supervision of the APAC Tax Manager

• Prepare or review VAT/EWT/FWT/DST returns for the Philippines’ entities.

• Provide Indirect tax advice to the sales, purchases, accounts payable, credit, and operations departments.

• Handle corporate tax filing for Philippines’ entities, including providing the information to the local tax agent & conducting first pass review of the tax computation.

• Prepare/review the provisional tax computation, including permanent items vs temporary items consideration, Effective Tax Rate calculation as well as quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts, and quarterly & annual tax computation for US reporting purposes.

• Assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.

• Support direct and indirect Tax Audits

• Liaise with the tax agent (providing information & conducting the first pass review) to get the local file / TP documentation and country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.

• Analyse and implement best practices and internal controls related to tax-sensitive processes.

• Contribute as a subject matter expert to specific projects such as mini health checks and building up processes/tax governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree - Accounting, finance, taxation or related required

• CPA/CA certification preferred

• Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 2-4 years preferred)

• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations

• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding timelines

• Meticulous, proactive, and good analytical skills

• Versatile team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal

employment opportunities to all Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.