Tax Analyst

About This Role

This strategic role supports the Tax Manager in managing complex tax matters related to right-of-way acquisitions for SMC Infrastructure. The Tax Analyst assists with engagements with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), including audits, valuation disputes, and negotiation of tax liabilities, while also providing proactive tax guidance to mitigate risk and safeguard project delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Documentary Stamp Tax (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
• Assist the Tax Manager 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or related field
• Relevant experience in tax compliance, tax audit support, risk assessment, and BIR/LGU audit coordination

Nice to have:

• CPA and/or Lawyer credential strongly preferred

About the Company

This role supports San Miguel Properties, Inc. (SMPI) on behalf of SMC Infrastructure.