Consultant, Indirect Tax – APAC

Location: Taguig, Philippines (Manila)

Role Type: Individual Contributor  

Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the individual to be based in Taguig, Philippines and follow a hybrid work schedule. This is an Individual Contributor role.

In The Coca-Cola Company’s Finance Hub, we are a world-class partner, providing tech-enabled, data-driven insights to our stakeholders, enabling business and operational decision-making. All core processes within the Finance Hub aim to drive improvement to overall shareholder value. As a team, we foster a culture of partnership, integrity, and accountability. The Global Record-to-Report Operations team, within the Finance Hub, is tasked with delivering the end-to-end operational accounting process and activities, uphold quality and gain efficiencies across finance functions. We are hiring for a full-time permanent Consultant, Indirect Tax for the Company’s Global Indirect Tax Center of Excellence (ITX COE). This role will report to ITX Senior Manager and will support Indirect ITX function in APAC sub-region, to ensure adherence to indirect tax compliance & regulations.  

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Member of the Global ITX COE, Indirect Consultant supports the day-to-day ITX operations for selected countries / legal entities to ensure effective & efficient ITX compliance process.

• ITX Compliance: preparation, review, timely submission, settlement and reconciliation activities related to ITX reporting e.g. VAT returns, Sales/Purchases/Importations Listings, Annual VAT returns.

• ITX Audits: preparation (for ITX Senior Manager‘s review) replies to questions from tax authorities. The job holder will also be involved in health checks and monitor, assess and manage potential ITX risks for countries/legal entities under his remit.

• ITX Advisory: assistance and advice on a wide variety of ITX questions from internal stakeholders; assisting process teams on correct ITX treatment/ coding. 

• ITX Accounting: performing timely and correctly balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliation between ITX reports and accounting reports, and performing the necessary accounting follow-ups.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Tax Law/Law; a CPA or relevant master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in indirect tax compliance within a multinational company or Big 4 firm.

• 5+ years of experience in a tax-focused role within a corporate environment or leading consultancy.

• Strong understanding of local indirect tax regulations and familiarity with international tax protocols, including DAC6 and CRS forms.

• Experience with ERP systems like SAP; exposure to e-invoicing is a plus.

• Hands-on experience in ITX accounting management, tax reconciliations, and tax reporting.

• Proven ability to navigate complex tax filings and implement strategic tax planning aligned with business goals.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a strong ability to identify and develop process improvements.

• A team player who is not afraid to take initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with senior management, external partners, and regulatory bodies.

• Fluency in English is required; additional regional languages are an advantage.

What can help you to be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.

• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.

• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

What We Can Do For You 

• Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.

• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Tax Reconciliation; Microsoft Office; Communication; Compliance; Financial Accounting; Tax Compliance; Tax Filings; Accounting; Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations; Indirect Tax Compliance; Indirect Taxes; Global SAP