Assistant Consultant (Government Incentives)
Department/Company: Legal Compliance
Working Arrangement: Fully Remote | Full-Time
Number of Vacant Position/s: 1
Training: Full training provided — no prior experience required!
Job Summary:
As an Assistant Consultant, you will work closely with innovative Australian businesses to assess their eligibility for the R&D Tax Incentive and other government programs. Your role involves analysing technical and financial data, preparing detailed reports and applications, and providing strategic advice to help clients maximise their claims. You’ll also collaborate directly with senior stakeholders, support process improvements, and help train junior team members. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Requirements:
- A tertiary degree in any STEM-related course (e.g., Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
- Strong English communication skills – both written and verbal
- Exceptional client or customer management skills – professional, responsive, and relationship-oriented
- Willingness to work closely with our Australian clients and team members
- Superb attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a drive to grow and learn
- Analyse and interpret information to assess clients’ eligibility for the R&D tax incentive or other programs
- Actively participate in client meetings to understand the technologies our clients are developing
- Prepare and collate necessary R&D Tax Incentive and other grant documentation for presentation to all relevant stakeholders
- Prepare necessary calculations in respect of R&D expenditure
- Building relationships and working directly with clients including CEOs, CFOs etc. located across Australia
- Analysis of documentation and evidence to ensure it supports the client’s R&D activities
- Preparation of and calculations for R&D documentation including project reports, R&D expenditure, R&D Application Form, and R&D Tax Incentive Schedule
- Research and review of industry/competitor activities for comparing R&D initiatives with current technologies in the industry
- Understand the client’s project strategies, including any limitations or opportunities within the project resources, to determine whether a R&D tax incentive or other Government programs can assist
- Analyse and identify the limitations or opportunities within the project to assist clients drive innovation, enhance operational performance, and maximise eligible R&D
- Assess and review existing market conditions, regulatory bodies and government incentives, and industry gaps. Within this context, assess the client’s project capabilities including the financials, and the technical aspects of the R&D project
- Provide solutions to clients and recommending changes to their project to best obtain the government incentives while adhering to the regulatory standards
- Analyse financial data to identify eligible R&D expenditure in accordance with relevant legislation, and draft comprehensive reports for government bodies and clients — including technical project reports, R&D applications, and detailed expenditure reports — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear substantiation of R&D activities and costs
- Design and deliver regular training sessions and presentations on updated business processes, R&D claim procedures, and legislative or regulatory changes impacting clients and internal operations.
- Train and mentor new employees and junior consultants on technical topics, internal systems, and current government updates — ensuring consistency, compliance, and professional development across the team.
Senior Associate (Supervisor)
Department/Company: Financial and Tax Compliance
Working Arrangement: Flexible Work Arrangements
Number of Vacant Position/s: 1
Job Summary:
The Senior Associate reviews clients’ financial reports, manages BIR tax returns, ensures deadlines are met, and handles client communication for book maintenance and tax compliance. They also coach and supervise Accounting Associates to uphold performance and compliance standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- With at least three (3) years of experience from a similar industry (outsource accounting and tax compliance services) or from internal finance/accounting (should have handled both accounting and tax compliance process)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent client relationship skills
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership skills
- Willing to work in BGC, Taguig City
- Review clients’ financial reports generated from the accounting system, including a detailed analysis of journal entries prepared by the Accounting Associate, adjustments, and month-end/year-end closing entries.
- Review clients’ monthly, quarterly, and annual BIR tax returns.
- Monitor deliverables to ensure all internal and client deadlines are met.
- Ensure timely submission of tax returns and other compliance documents to government agencies.
- Manage daily communication with clients to gather requirements related to maintaining the books of account and tax compliance.
- Provide regular coaching and supervision to Accounting Associates.
Accounting Associate
Department/Company: Financial and Tax Compliance
Working Arrangement: Flexible Work Arrangements
Number of Vacant Position/s: 1
Job Summary:
The Accounting Associate delivers financial services to clients, handling client communication, tax compliance, and financial reporting. They ensure clients’ financial health and adherence to tax laws, focusing on client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in general accounting, accounts receivables, accounts payables, or tax return preparation.
- Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing to work in BGC, Taguig City.
- Maintain prompt and effective communication with clients, addressing general service-related concerns.
- Manage the full bookkeeping process, including document sorting, vouching, transaction analysis, summarization, and QNE data entry.
- Prepare initial reports in line with PFRS for second-level review and submission to clients, along with other special management reports.
- Analyze tax implications of transactions to ensure compliance with tax laws.
- Prepare tax returns promptly for review.
- Timely filing of returns to the BIR.
- Prepare reports for submission to SEC, PEZA, and/or BOI.
- Handle special engagements such as annual tax returns, amendments, prior period filings, and invoice preparation.
- Analyze and improve clients’ accounting processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Ensure client tax funding is updated, reconciled, and reported to clients on schedule.
- Escalate significant issues to the supervisor for timely resolution.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Report directly to the Senior Associate.
Submit your resume to ericadelrosario@incorp.asia or juliereyesperanza@incorp.asia
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.