Legal Compliance Associate – Client Due Diligence
Department/Company: Legal Compliance
Working Arrangement: Flexible Work Arrangements
Number of Vacant Position/s: 1
Job Summary:
The Legal Compliance Associate – Client Due Diligence (CDD) is responsible for conducting Know Your Client (KYC) screenings and onboarding potential clients. This role involves reviewing KYC documents, identifying potential red flags and risk classifications, and documenting remediation in compliance with AMLA, DPA, and other applicable laws. Additionally, the Legal Compliance Associate – CDD will manage ongoing client monitoring, collaborate with team members, stay updated on AMLC regulations, and perform ad hoc tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Business Management, Auditing, Office Management, or related courses.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organization, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google apps.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a positive, self-motivated, and professional attitude.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Willing to work in BGC, Taguig City.
- Maintain the client portal, upload completed CDD forms and KYC documents, and conduct due diligence evaluations for current and prospective clients in line with internal policies and standards.
- Identify red flags, mitigate risks, and escalate alerts with proper documentation for compliance with AMLA, DPA, and other laws.
- Coordinate with supervisors to implement policies, procedures, and privacy frameworks.
- Analyze and improve CDD and KYC processes, ensuring client compliance with regulatory requirements, and report non-compliance issues to Division Heads.
- Maintain the client portal, upload completed CDD forms and KYC documents, and conduct due diligence evaluations for current and prospective clients in line with internal policies and standards.
- Identify red flags, mitigate risks, and escalate alerts with proper documentation for compliance with AMLA, DPA, and other laws.
- Coordinate with supervisors to implement policies, procedures, and privacy frameworks.
- Analyze and improve CDD and KYC processes, ensuring client compliance with regulatory requirements, and report non-compliance issues to Division Heads.
Manager – Financial and Tax Compliance
Department/Company: Financial and Tax Compliance
Working Arrangement: Flexible Work Arrangements
Number of Vacant Position/s: 1
Job Summary:
The Manager – Financial and Tax Compliance oversees daily operations, ensuring accurate and complete tax returns and financial reports. This role manages a team, meets deadlines, and aligns performance with business goals. The manager drives business development, client relationships, and identifies expansion opportunities. Strong leadership is required to mentor the team, enforce best practices, and stay updated on industry trends. The role is key to achieving growth, revenue targets, and high service levels.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
- More than 7 years in financial compliance, operations management, or related field;
- Managerial experience at an accounting/auditing firm is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and client management/retention
- Must possess strong business development skills.
- Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills;
- Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Willing to work in BGC, Taguig City.
- Review tax returns, financial reports, and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee team operations, workflow management, project scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Act as a liaison between team and management, ensuring communication and a positive environment.
- Monitor team capacity, identify potential bottlenecks, and assist with contingency planning.
- Track KPIs and financial metrics for continuous improvement.
- Lead strategic business development to secure new deals and meet quotas.
- Coordinate with clients to gather financial data and prepare engagement proposals.
- Manage key client relationships, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.
- Identify opportunities for business growth and maintain competitive advantage.
- Lead and mentor a team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Foster a positive work environment and implement programs to enhance morale.
- Monitor employee turnover risks and work on proactive retention strategies.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and execute succession planning.
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Pursue continuous education to enhance skills and contribute to thought leadership.
- Represent the team at meetings, provide updates, and assist in preparing reports and presentations.
- Deliver recommendations for business growth and client retention.
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.
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