Total 176 tax accountant job vacancies in Others category in The Philippines

• Support the AP SG Team by scanning and forwarding the newly received invoice for payment. 
• Attend to supplier’s concern and query. 
• Managing Inventory of incoming and processed documents 
• Assist on Government audit (i.e. BIR) by supplying documents required.  
• Transmit payment over the counter and deposit the check payment. 
• Preparation of document for transmittal. 
• Filing of other documents to Government Agencies (e.g. BIR, BOI, SEC and City Hall).
• Assist in filing of Books for all OceanaGold entities.
• Ensure received invoices’ compliance to BIR regulation. 
• Assist in preparation and printing of BIR forms 
• Maintaining accounting records by ensuring documents are scanned and labelled aptly. 
• Collate or scan the documents for the processed payment and save to the Finance Library Folder
• Assist external/ internal auditor by supplying documents requested for audit. 

• Prepare and file related tax returns (e.g., VAT, income tax, withholding tax) accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with BIR and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized tax records and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Reconcile tax-related accounts to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist on tax refund filing.
• Assist in researching and interpreting tax laws, advising on implications for business operations.
• Support the development of tax strategies and provide guidance to departments on tax-related issues.
• Serve as the primary contact for BIR and other government audits related to tax matters.
• Provide documentation and support to auditors, ensuring timely response to requests. Internal Revenue (BIR), BOI, 
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with new tax regulations and advise management on potential impacts.
• Assist in monitoring and processing of related compliances and filings

Your job duties will include 

1. Accounts Payable  

• Manage complete and timely processing of payment requests. Send remittance notices to vendors. 
• Creates Purchase Orders. Records  all  payment requests and expense claims and upload payment batch requests.  Ensures all payments  processed are in accordance to company’s latest policy and internal controls guidelines. 
• Maintains appropriate recording of payables and completeness of required documentation support of each  vendor contacts. 
• Review of travel and non-travel reimbursements and ensures completeness of documentation support. Ensures bills payment &  client reimbursement invoices are processed in accordance with latest guidelines and contracts. 
• Attend to vendor/contractor inquiries, facilitate issue resolution and account reconciliation with vendor-related accounts. 

1. Intercompany Transactions 

• Reviews correctness of  all intercompany transactions and ensures intercompany invoice/charges are in accordance to latest intercompany agreements. 
• Monitors timely renewal and execution of intercompany agreements. 

1. Bank Reconciliation 

• Reconciles  all banks and credit card transactions on a daily basis and ensures completeness of receipts supporting each transactions.  

1. Financial Reporting 

• Ensures  on-time completion of month-end close financial tasks as assigned. 
• Conducts monthly accounts review and effect proper cost allocations of each bills. 
• Collates foreign tax certificates withheld and timely update of foreign tax credit schedule. 
• Other Adhoc tasks as assigned 

Discover an amazing opportunity to progress to the role of senior accountant. Explore new areas that will guide you towards enhanced professional achievements and significant influence.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations; investigate breaks.
• Book entries in the accounting system (enfusion)
• Monitor, book, and reconcile bank debt activity.
• Fund expense reporting and payments
• Report to the front office and management (e.g., risk reporting, margin, financing)

Monthly Responsibilities:

• NAV review. GL, PL, and position reconciliations
• Liaise with the fund administrator throughout the month-end process. Reconcile the NAV pack and investor statements

Ad-Hoc: 

• Regular client reporting
• Financial statement tie-outs: be responsible for reconciling source data against financial statements

Our current work setup is 70% (WFH) - 30% (Onsite) Hybrid Work from Home wherein you need to be in the office for 6 days a month and the rest is WFH. To qualify you must have a stable internet connection (DSL/Fiber with at least 25mbps). 

• Analyses and verifies the accuracy of the overall financial data before any closing period.
• Coordinates with other departments to facilitate the timely completion of financial statements.
• Detects any discrepancy, materiality of transaction or irregularity in a process, and recommends adjusting entries or takes necessary action within their area of authority
• Oversees the proper accounting of all financial transactions. Enforces existing policies and procedures in all financial transactions.
• Investigates discrepancies and coordinates with all concerned stakeholders to resolve the issue.
• Reviews accuracy and completeness of billing and payments and provides instructions for correction.
• Oversees account’s balances of OGPI and Affiliates
• Report Cash Balances and Deposits
• Able to convert funds in timely manner.
• Approve and process payments.

• Ensure bank records are up to date and cater bank related requirements.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

As an Accountant, AP Invoice Processing - Shared Services, you will be supporting the APAC entities in providing Invoice processing services, accounts review reconciliation, verifying and invoice posting. You will be directly reporting to Accounts Payable Manager. You would be directly responsible for processing specific portfolio of vendor invoices and/or accounts. Monitoring and Data analysis to be reported to Department head and with transactions Globally.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including timely and accurate processing and validation of invoices.
• Verify, investigate, and handle invoice discrepancies and invoices on hold for assigned entities and suppliers.
• Handle and resolve inquiries from suppliers and stakeholders.
• Work cross functionally to resolve any invoice/payment issues.
• Review and reconcile supplier statement of accounts against company's records.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation at month end for the assigned accounts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and on-going projects.
• Compliance to prescribed to company policies, accounting standard procedures and audit or SOX requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc activities assigned.

• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely voucher entries and payment processing, while applying appropriate taxes.
• Assist in payroll processing and performance incentive distribution to ensure seamless and timely disbursement.
• Support financial closing activities, including preparing journal entries, analysing general ledger accounts, and maintaining monthly schedules for both month-end and year-end reports.
• Ensure all accounting transactions adhere to company policies, procedures, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from internal team members and external stakeholders, providing accurate information and support.
• Assist in the creation, updating, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for various business processes.
• Handle the release of final pays and exit documents for employees completing the offboarding process.

Discover an amazing opportunity to progress to the role of senior accountant. Explore new areas that will guide you towards enhanced professional achievements and significant influence.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations; investigate breaks.
• Book entries in the accounting system (enfusion)
• Monitor, book, and reconcile bank debt activity.
• Fund expense reporting and payments
• Report to the front office and management (e.g., risk reporting, margin, financing)

Monthly Responsibilities:

• NAV review. GL, PL, and position reconciliations
• Liaise with the fund administrator throughout the month-end process. Reconcile the NAV pack and investor statements

Ad-Hoc: 

• Regular client reporting
• Financial statement tie-outs: be responsible for reconciling source data against financial statements

Our current work setup is 70% (WFH) - 30% (Onsite) Hybrid Work from Home wherein you need to be in the office for 6 days a month and the rest is WFH. To qualify you must have a stable internet connection (DSL/Fiber with at least 25mbps). 

As TSA's Financial Accountant you will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial activities of the organization. You will be responsible for providing financial information to all department managers across the TSA Group.

• Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records
• Completion of the monthly accruals, journals, overseeing fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Managing foreign currency payments 
• Preparation of payroll tax, reconciliation of superannuation payments and check of BAS calculations.
• Assist with reporting consolidated results at a group level 
• Assist with monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, and internal management reports 
• Assisting in the preparation of year end statutory accounts
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
• Assisting in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives
• Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organization
• Supervision of any Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Ensuring Accounting standards and policies are adhered to
• Studies current and new legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Researches and interprets accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
• To perform other related tasks as necessary from time to time.
• Celebrate and share your peer’s success
• Encourage and motivate your peers
• Contributes and collaborates with the team to generate new ideas and suggestions to improve team culture and promote inclusiveness 
• Seek to resolve interpersonal conflict with peers sensitively and professionally

We’re looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for running the accounting, financial and tax activities at Carousell. She/He will be involved in the financial operations of the Company’s subsidiaries and provide financial information to other departments, enabling them to make critical decisions. 

You will be involved in:

• Month-end book closing; handling full set of accounts, prepare bank reconciliation, prepare audit schedules and reconciliation of all balance sheets and variance analysis on P/L accounts
• Maintenance of transactional documents including agreements, invoices etc
• Work with Shared Services team for AR/AP transaction processing; recording bills/invoices into the accounting system and initiate payments
• Work with Shared Services team for Fixed asset management; updating fixed asset additions and disposals on timely basis
• Quarterly GST return, assist in annual audit, ECI/annual tax return
• Design and implementation of system and control governance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Allocate 50% of time to support tax team on regional tax requirements

Shift assignment: Night Shift

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Senior Accountant for an opportunity to join an industry-leading Property & Casualty insurance carrier focused on partnering with Reinsurers, MGAs/Program Administrators, and Insurtechs.

We provide access to commercial and personal lines utilizing our admitted and non-admitted capabilities across all 50 states. You would join a deeply experienced and broadly talented operating team where your experience and drive will become instrumental in further growing our business.

In addition to the day-to-day coordination of activities related to internal and external functions supporting the finance department this position is also responsible for but are not limited to the following:

The Senior Accountant will perform all aspects of reinsurance accounting.

• Payments of deposit premium for XOL treaties
• Quarterly financial ceded premium on XOL treaties - GNWP & GNEP Basis
• XOL treaty True-up calculations
• GL reconciliation - (Premiums Payable XOL) for quarterly close including commentary and each treaty reviewed quarterly
• GL reconciliation - (Premiums Payable QS) - review list of treaties quarterly working to verify accuracy
• QS accounts - Rending and settlements along with applying cash call credits
• Assistance with collateral review and requests - annual process
• LOC maintenance (increases and decreases required)
• Collaborating with appropriate stakeholders for operational set-up of new reinsurance treaty, captive or facultative agreements
• Special reporting required with affiliates
• Facultative loss calculations – financial closings and management reporting

• Perform the month-end closing for Accounts Receivable related activities and assist in the preparation of management reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions such as accruals, adjustments, reclassifications and intercompany.
• Monitor aging of AR clearing accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing reports for weekly cash forecasting, KPI and other related reports.
• Perform detailed account analysis and provide insights and recommendations based on findings.
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports for internal and external audits.
• Support other month end closing activities
• Assist in special projects when necessary

The Finance team at Lendi Group comprises Commissions, Financial Control and Business Partnering sub teams, with a common mission to build the leading modern finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the operational processes for financial accounting in the Philippines are executed accurately and efficiently.

What you will get to be part of:

• Handle tax filings and remittance of financial obligations

• Prepare annualization and other year-end tax requirements

• Assist external auditors during the year-end audit

• Manage financial and accounting software systems effectively

• Review and process vendor invoices with precise EWT booking

• Perform financial analysis and prepare month-end journal entries

• Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements

• Review financial documents and transactions for accuracy and compliance

• Monitor expenses in line with company policies and procedures

• Prepare final pay computations and draft BIR Form 2316

• Process and monitor maternity benefits

• Consolidate payroll-related loans and contributions (monthly)

• Handle payroll journal entries and accruals

The Reinsurance Accountant will assume responsibility all aspects of accounting for assigned reinsurance contracts. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Verification of underwriting data for quota share and/or excess of loss contracts
• Maintain the accuracy of premium information on excess of loss contracts including endorsements, premium adjustments, and cash allocations
• Maintain all aspects of quota share programs including bordereau reporting and posting, claims payments and cash allocation
• Monitor, and maintain within 90-day threshold, aging of accounts receivable
• Liaise with brokers, claims department and underwriting department regarding queries, outstanding receivables, and premium adjustments
• Complete underwriting system monthly close including testing of system accuracy for hand off to financial reporting team (ARL and Somers
• Additional projects and ad hoc duties as required
• Work with financial reporting team to investigate/ explain movements for the quarterly reserve call with senior management
• Attend QCR meetings and follow up investigation and liaising with various teams to report findings to UW in a timely manner for the quarterly closes
• Participate in systems enhancements including defining scope, developing and executing test plan
• Additional projects and ad hoc duties as required

Position: Virtual Accountant/Bookkeeper

Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Virtual Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. As a critical member of our financial team, you will be responsible for managing a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks from the convenience of your home office. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients and industries, allowing you to expand your expertise while contributing to their financial success. You will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for numbers. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role that offers flexibility and the chance to utilize your accounting skills in a virtual setting, we want to hear from you. This position is perfect for self-starters who thrive in an independent work environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service. Join us and help our clients achieve their financial goals while enjoying the autonomy of remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update financial records for multiple clients
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare balance sheets
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Provide ongoing financial advice and support to clients

NOTE:

We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our talent pool for future opportunities. Your qualifications will be evaluated against both current and upcoming job openings.

If your application aligns with a suitable role, our recruitment team will contact you promptly.

We only consider applications from Philippine citizens currently residing in the Philippines.

If you have strong qualifications and experience working with US-based clients, we’d love to have you join our team!

We are excited about the possibility of working with you and look forward to the expertise you can bring to our clients.

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a relevant accounting role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

As an Accountant 2 - Invoice Processing, you will support the APAC entities in providing invoice processing services, account review reconciliation, verifying and invoice posting. You will be directly reporting to Accounts Payable Manager. You would be directly responsible for processing specific portfolio of vendor invoices and/or accounts. Monitoring and data analysis to be reported to department and with transactions globally.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including timely and accurate processing and validation of invoices.
• Ensure that Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Receipts (GR) are properly matched and processed (3-way/2-way match).
• Verify, investigate, and handle invoice discrepancies and invoices on hold for assigned entities and suppliers.
• Complete problem resolution, analyze aging reporting, and open GR report to solve pending issues.
• Handle and resolve inquiries from complex suppliers and stakeholders.
• Work cross functionally to resolve any invoice/payment issues.
• Review and reconcile complex and critical supplier statement of accounts against company's records.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation at month end for the assigned accounts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and on-going projects
• Compliance to prescribed to company policies, accounting standard procedures and audit or SOX requirements
• Perform ad hoc activities as assigned.

Responsible in tax reporting and compliance

• Manage tax audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Manage tax planning and compliance, ensuring tax liabilities are accurately reported
• Manage indirect tax compliance and guide on tax implication of business decisions
• Manage outsourced tax compliance and reporting.
• Oversees the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and information return on transaction and related parties
• Conduct a thorough analysis of taxes to provide expert advice on tax planning and optimization opportunities to ensure compliance with local regulations
• Coordinate and manage tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities
• Collaborate with other departments and teams, such as finance, legal and operations, outsourced tax firms to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on financial issues, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations Philippines and Guam and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization
• Foster a culture of tax compliance and awareness throughout the organization, providing training and support as needed
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

We are in the process of hiring a Claims Accountant to join our team in Manila, Philippines. This role is pivotal in maintaining service fee payments up to date, bank accounts reconciled, recoveries and escrow processed. As a Claims Accountant, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including general accounting tasks such as accounting reports, journal entries, and reconciliations. This role is set within the industry and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

• Process service fee rates update and service fee payment. 
• Prepares accounting reports for various accounting divisions in Arch.
• Prepare reclass journals entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations to verify the Third-Party Administrator’s bank balance against Arch balance.
• Process recoveries and escrows ensuring activities are completed within the set timeframe.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, to ensure smooth operations and coordination.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and flexibility, particularly during busy periods, to meet accounting deadlines and payment demands.

We are looking for a new Financial Accountant to join our team. The role will be incredibly varied, from taking ownership of the month-end close (and associated reporting) from start to finish, to assisting with several different projects and helping the team to become fit for the future. This individual will be expected to demonstrate strong technical knowledge and be adaptable and proactive in their work approach to assist with the wider projects and deliverables of the team.

As a financial accountant, you will play a key part in ensuring that our monthly and other reporting deadlines are met. This will involve completing the detailed month-end postings, balance sheet recs, bank recs, and so forth. This individual would be expected to be the main contact for the year-end audit process, alongside assisting with the other reporting requirements which we have.

We are looking for someone with a hand on and can-do attitude. This will be key to ensuring that we can make the finance team fit for the future. The projects and ad-hoc work to which the team have exposure are significant and varied. For example, we are currently in the process of applying for a license for a new regulated entity in Ireland, we are integrating new acquisitions into the cluster, migrating to new systems, and often assisting with business partnering on a range of different matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and control of monthly management information;
• Preparation of annual financial statements and management of the year end audit process;
• Assisting with the preparation of regulatory returns;
• Preparation of VAT, Corporate Tax and any other relevant regulatory returns;
• Driving the integration of a newly acquired Group into the IQ-EQ Group;
• Assisting the Finance team with integrations of new acquisitions;
• Driving process improvement and efficiencies across all of the finance activities;
• Liaising with various stakeholders both internally and externally;
• Assisting and taking the lead of various projects work as and when required.

Assignment: Night Shift

The Sr. Accountant will prepare workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations for selected programs. The senior accountant will have ownership over the economics for their select programs ensuring accuracy.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare and monitor program economics for select programs including monthly program entries, reconciliations, and cash application.
• Provide technical support to the Finance Teams (AP, AR, Bank Reconciliation, Claims Payable, Reporting).
• Support quarter-end and year-end close processes, expense allocation process and any internal reporting for the Group.
• Provide leadership and drive for quality and accuracy.
• Help with ad-hoc projects as required

As a Accountant 1, you will be responsible in processing the end-to-end Travel & Expense accounting process for the assigned region or entity on a timely and accurate manner that requires close coordination with employees, Global Travel Team, IT & Concur support, Local Finance Team, and other Teams within GFO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre-pay audits on selected expense reports.
• Provide guidance and assistance to employees in Concur system navigation, expense processing, and questions related to WD's Travel policy.
• Resolve fallouts from data interface between Concur and ERP system (Oracle) in order to successfully process the payment to bank and employees.
• Provide support to Internal Audit, Payroll, Tax and other business units during the review and investigation of Concur related transactions.
• Compliance with SSC Accounts Payable KPIs and process metrics.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Creates customer invoices in accordance to client’s contracts/SOWs 

• Monitors project status and updates project backlog report. 

• Updates project resources list,  reviews/monitors resources’  timesheets and tracks resources utilization tracking. 

• Send Statement of Accounts/ Payment Reminders to customers  

• Monitors Customers’ Aging Report, ensures correctness of each customer accounts  and ensures timely payment of customers. 

• Liaise with customers on matters related to billing and collection. 

• Ensures timely execution of month-end closing tasks 

• Performs related tasks as assigned by your manager 

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible in tax reporting and compliance
• Assist in external & internal audits as well as statutory audit

Specific Responsibilities

Tax Reporting and Legal

• Reconciles and prepares the following tax returns and computes tax liabilities prior to payment and electronic filing in  EFPS:
  • Value Added Tax – VAT
  • Withholding taxes (compensation, expanded and final tax)
  • Fringe Benefit Tax – FBT
  • Other tax reports and listings
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • Documentary stamp tax
  • Annual registration fee
  • E-submission of tax listings such as monthly alphalist, input VAT & output VAT
• Assist in responding and taking action on letters received from BIR, LOAs, Tax Mapping and government regulatory agencies for queries and assessments
• Initiates processing of new and renewal application of business permit for all locations and related documents such as barangay clearance etc.
• Process tax clearance and other related tax documents
• Assist in annual business permit and other local regulatory requirements
• Files and maintains tax and legal documents and other financial records to ensure completeness and orderliness based on established guidelines on filing system

• Assist in legal document request related to corporate secretary and other bidding requirements of business units.
• Perform reconciliation, testing the reasonableness of booked transactions vs. tax.
• Assist in adhoc activities – VAT refund application, tax health review and other tax projects

Other Tasks

• Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to QHSE.
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.
  • Maintain a safe and tidy worksite.
  • Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, QHSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact.
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management.

The Fixed asset Supervisor is responsible for the overall fixed asset accounting and reporting of Western Digital’s (WD) Asia Pacific region.   She should ensure that a robust accounting controls, accounting quality and compliance are in-placed.  The position will report to the Fixed Asset Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations and monthly closing activities of the Fixed asset process
• Review of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including reporting packages for management team, tax requirement and various ad hoc requests
• Manage the fixed asset team to meet Fixed asset department objectives
• Be a business partner by reporting accurate numbers and support operations team from an accounting standpoint

• Manage or Participate in corporate initiatives projects and ensure that finance tasks and activities are addressed in a timely manner
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles

Primary responsible in interacting with external and internal auditors and ensuring smooth audit close.

• Management of FA analyst’s individual career objective, development, and performance.

You will be expected to:

• Perform weekly payments, bank reconciliation, cash flow and month-end closing tasks for AP-related accounts;
• Coordination with related stakeholders i.e. suppliers, internal requestors, etc., to solve daily issues;
• Follow all internal control procedures for all AP tasks;
• Ensure that agreed SLA & KPI are constantly met;
• Produce monthly AP reports as needed;
• Provide backup for other team members and handle ad-hoc tasks.