The Senior Tax Officer with a specialization in Canadian tax matters will be responsible for overseeing the company’s tax obligations in Canada, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, coordinate and support tax filings, and providing strategic tax advice. The Senior Tax Officer - Canada will work closely with internal finance teams and external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies and minimize liabilities while ensuring full compliance with Canadian regulations.

About Walton Global Philippines Inc.

Walton Global is a land asset management and global real estate investment company focused on pre-development land in the path of growth. Founded in 1979, Walton currently manages US $4.37 billions of real estate assets on behalf of investors from more than 86 countries. Walton’s investment approach has multiple phases, including identifying the right parcel of land for acquisition, syndicating the land through investment structures best suited for our various global sales channels, managing the land during its hold period and ultimately divesting of the land for a projected overall profit.

Why Walton Global Philippines Inc.

• Competitive pay and benefits, quarterly and annual bonus. (Subject to both the Company’s and the individual employee’s performances)
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills in multiple disciplines
• Fun, energetic co-workers who share the same core values and strategies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Tax Compliance: Manage and ensure timely and accurate filing of federal tax returns, including but not limited to; non-resident of Canada income tax, annual GST/HST annual and quarterly return and other applicable taxes. Coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting of mandatory issuance of Canadian tax slips to resident of Canada.

• Tax Planning: Develop and implement effective tax strategies for the company’s Canadian operations, identifying opportunities for tax savings while ensuring compliance.

• Audits & Reassessments: Coordinate with tax authorities in Canada to manage audits and resolve tax issues.

• Risk Management: Monitor changes in Canadian tax legislation and ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations. Assess the impact of tax law changes on business.

• Collaboration: Liaise with internal departments (Finance, Operations, and Investor Relations) to support business operations and ensure tax-related issues are addressed promptly.

• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tax filings and reporting. Maintain general knowledge of accounting, financial statements, internal controls, and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, etc.). Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business, or other-related field.
• Current Certified Public Accountant license preferred.
• 2 years of tax experience in a public accounting role.
• Extensive knowledge of current tax legislation.
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations, including corporate income tax, individual non-resident and resident of Canada income tax filing, indirect tax (GST/HST), and transfer pricing.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software (Checkpoint).