Tax Manager

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GILSON YCONG PINO

Address: Abuno, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu

Mobile: 096*-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Summary of

Qualifications

Gilson started his career in taxation as an Associate in SGV & Co. on July 2011 after passing the May 2011 CPA board examinations where he ranked 6th place overall. He was promoted to Senior Associate after 2 years.

He was involved in engagements which identify and evaluate critical business processes and risks relating to tax for clients engaged in manufacturing, mining, service, and power generation and helped managed these risks to an acceptable level. On November 2015, he joined LH Paragon Inc. (a holding company) as Controls and Compliance Officer and after less a year, he was promoted to Manager. He was tasked to study the structure and the business of the holding company and its subsidiaries to identify potential tax exposures and recommend corrective actions. While working, he studied law in the University of San Carlos and obtained his Juris Doctor Degree on June 2019.

Relevant Skills and

Experience

SGV & CO. (July 2011 – Nov 2015)

Tax Assessment Support. Evaluate the soundness of client’s position regarding the tax issues raised by the BIR based on the line item description, computation and allegation of the BIR on the assessment notice.

Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory. Understand and assess the risks relating to the selected taxes and its corresponding internal control which have significant impact on the company’s financial statements. The objective of the undertaking is to identify and test key controls that address the types of errors that could occur.

Tax Compliance. Review and evaluate the company’s tax position, practices, and procedures to determine whether they comply with Philippine tax laws. The objective of the undertaking is to identify potential tax exposures and recommend corrective actions.

Special Tax Studies and General Advisory. Structure proposed transactions while quantifying the tax impact arising from these transactions. Also to plan for tax efficient transfers of equities and assets from one company to another. This includes drafting reply to client’s queries regarding taxation. He aims to offer sound and expert advice on a wide range of tax matters.

Provide assistance in determining a company’s tax liabilities, preparing related returns, and remitting these taxes to regulatory agencies within the prescribed deadlines.

Organize different seminars aimed to equip people with a “Back to Basics” understanding of the Philippine tax system.

Part of the EY team of 26 heads deployed in the SAP-based shared service center of the world’s leading multinational consumer-products company. He was tasked provide assistance in the VAT and withholding tax assessment of BIR on the Company’s legal entities and in the Company’s corporate income tax filings. LH PARAGON INC. (Nov 2015 – Oct 2018)

Review BIR tax returns of LH Paragon Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Group) to determine proper compliance and correction, if needed, in coordination with the subsidiaries Compliance Department.

Proposed and implemented tax savings schemes across the Group. 2

Review of the Group’s un-audited taxable years and determine the possible tax exposures.

Study the Group’s structure to properly provide with tax advisory when needed.

Assist during BIR examinations and liaise with the tax authorities and provide advice on matters involving the assessments and compliance with administrative requirements.

Conduct tax clinics for the Group for existing and new BIR regulatory issuances.

Monitor regulatory compliance of the Group.

Work on projects assigned by the Management or by the Board of Directors. Educational Background Juris Doctor

University of San Carlos (Grad. Yr. 2019)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

University of San Carlos (Grad. Yr. 2011)

Dean’s Lister

Bachelor of Science in Management

University of the Philippines (2005-2006)

College Scholar

High School

Cebu City National Science High School (Grad. Yr. 2005) Professional Certification Certified Public Accountant – 6th Placer, May 2011 Professional Affiliation

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Trainings/ Seminars

Attended

Annual Tax Updates

Business Tax Compliance

Process

Return Preparation

Foundation

Special Incentive Laws

Audit Risk Concepts

Training aimed to apprise on the new rulings, regulations, and legislations relating to tax

Training regarding Global Compliance Process in

providing Business Tax Compliance services and knowing the processes to manage risk relating to tax compliance services

Training regarding the practical procedures in preparing and handling corporate tax returns and computations Training aimed to explain the qualifications for incentives under these laws, explain the general documentary

requirements for applying for these incentives, explain the tax regimes under each of these incentive laws, explain the other fiscal incentives available under these laws Training aimed to identify and define the components of audit risk, describe the effect of risk assessments on our audit strategy, identify the objectives of substantive testing for each level of combined risk

Other Relevant

Information

Fluent in English and Filipino

Can work proficiently in a computerized environment

Can work equally well individually or as part of a team

Can work with minimal supervision

Has a strong communication and people skill

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