Tax Specialist (Sales & Use Tax)

Global Business Solutions+ Finance Philippines, Makati, National Capital Region Full Time Regular
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About this Position

As a Tax Specialist (Sales & Use Tax), you will play a key role in supporting Henkel’s North America tax operations by helping ensure accurate tax compliance, maintaining essential tax documentation, and contributing to efficient business processes. Your work will help minimize compliance risks, support audit readiness, and enable seamless transactions for both internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative finance and tax team, partnering with colleagues across functions as well as external customers, vendors, and tax authorities. Success in this position means bringing strong attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving while helping drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to indirect tax processes and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, global business environment.

What you´ll do

  • Support North America tax operations by managing exemption certificates, preparing compliance reports, supporting tax audits, and responding to stakeholder inquiries
  • Collect, review, validate, and issue customer and vendor exemption certificates
  • Prepare and submit daily, monthly, and quarterly reports accurately and on time
  • Maintain exemption certificate records and customer/vendor tax databases
  • Provide documentation and support for state tax audits and assessments
  • Manage shared tax mailboxes and respond promptly to inquiries
  • Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve tax-related issues
  • Support process improvements and ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Preferably with one (1) year relevant experience in tax, finance operations, compliance, or a related function 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams)
  • Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is an advantage; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy; Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment
  • Amenable to on a mid‑shift schedule (12:00 NN –to 9:00 PM), and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • HMO healthcare coverage plan
  • Provident Fund
  • Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26102801

Job Locations: Philippines, National Capital Region, Makati

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com

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Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.

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