Kristian Ellrik V. Garcia

Kristian Ellrik has over nine years of experience in providing tax compliance review, tax due diligence review, tax assessment support, tax litigation support and other tax related services for companies in different industries such as manufacturing, BPO, publishing, medical supplies distribution, software development, port operations, and other service industries.

His work experience includes an in-depth experience in which he demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Philippine National and Local Taxation, BIR Regulations and basic knowledge of the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. He possesses a strong analytical and problem solving skill with the ability to make a well thought-out decision. 

He is an active individual and a team player in performing the assigned tasks and in delivering value-added services to clients. His eagerness to learn and grow as a professional allows him to thrive in deadline-driven environment, work under pressure, and be resourceful in completion of projects. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

 Gathering and analyzing financial data and accounting records to verify the correctness of the accounting entries and the treatment of transactions for tax purposes.

 Review accounting records and tax returns to verify the propriety of tax rates used for the transactions declared in the tax returns.  Verify the completeness of the amounts declared for national and local tax purposes.  Communicate and coordinate with clients the proper tax and accounting treatment of transactions and propose proper adjustments in the entries.

 Assist in the Companies preparation of various national and local tax returns.

 Research and formulate opinions or written replies for the clients accounting and tax concerns. 

 Develop and maintain relationship with clients by attending and addressing to their accounting and tax concerns.

 Preparation of report on the procedures agreed upon with the client.

 Assist and propose legal tax work around to clients.

 Assist the client in assessing potential tax liabilities and exposures of its past, present, and future transactions.

 Communicate and deal directly with the BIR and other national and local tax authorities on the clients behalf.

 Assist the client in the reconciliation of its books of accounts for the year subject to assessment and scrutiny by the BIR.

 Preparation of protest reply for assessment of clients being audited by the BIR.

 Assist the client in identifying and gathering the proper supporting documents to be submitted to the BIR for assessments or refunds.

 Assist the client in the preparation of schedules for the refund of its excess creditable and input taxes.

 Assist clients in securing other business and tax requirements such as business permits and licenses, BIR Import Clearance Certificates, etc.  Develop associates by coaching, training, and developing their skills in identifying the proper treatment of client transactions for tax and accounting purposes.

 Distribution of tasks to associates for specific engagements.

 Communicating and coordinating internally with managers and direct superiors.

 Management of administrative duties for specific engagements assigned.