Edwin Jim Payas Email & Phone Number

Philippines

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Managed multiple engagements, overseeing complex tax return compliance, tax planning studies, and tax review memoranda.• Reviewed and validated work outputs of junior staff to ensure accuracy, adherence to instructions, and compliance with engagement standards.• Provided effective leadership and coaching to team members, promoting collaboration, skill development, and high performance.• Prepared billing instructions, monitored account receivables, and executed collection strategies to maintain profitable engagement operations.• Analyzed workload requirements, prepared job forecasts, and aligned resources to achieve timely and quality deliverables.• Assisted in recruitment activities, contributing to team growth and capability building.

Philippines

• Prepared tax filings for corporations and entities under special laws, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.• Supported tax due diligence reviews, analyzing the tax impact of corporate ownership changes such as mergers and consolidations.• Conducted tax compliance reviews, identified areas for improvement, and assisted in preparing related reports.• Participated in tax planning studies, contributing to strategies aimed at maximizing tax incentives for clients.• Performed full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll accounting, and assisted in financial statement preparation and statutory reporting.• Provided advisory services, responding to client inquiries on tax requirements and compliance.• Gained proficiency in basic tax and auditing techniques, developing a thorough understanding of public accounting practices.• Prepared materials for tax seminars and supported internal office functions and special assignments.

Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley, Philippines

• Performed Accounting duties specifically on Payroll Preparation and Bank Reconciliation.• Maintained DMS (Database Management System) for up-to-date information such as document status and accountability.