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Indirect Tax Specialist with Portuguese

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Reference ID R165650 Updated 11/08/2024
Finance
Poland
Krakow (City)
N/A

Are you passionate about leveraging your tax expertise to drive compliance, accuracy, and process improvement? Join our team as an Indirect Tax Specialist and play a vital role in managing indirect tax processes with precision, contributing to a robust control framework, and ensuring streamlined compliance. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented tax professional with a proactive attitude, exceptional analytical skills, and fluency in both English and Portuguese.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for achieving the following performance-based objectives:

Indirect Tax Compliance and Accuracy

  • Prepare, review, and deliver timely and accurate indirect tax returns (Mainly related to Brazilian indirect taxes – ICMS, ISS and withholding federal taxes)

  • Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, meeting reporting deadlines, and reducing the risk of financial penalties.

  • Reconcile VAT and support statutory audits, maintaining complete and accurate records.

Process and System Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization within the end-to-end indirect tax workflow.

  • Actively propose improvements to tax reporting systems, collaborating closely with superusers and internal teams.

  • Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and implement quick wins for better process efficiency and control.

Error Resolution and Prevention

  • Conduct control checks to identify transactional errors and anomalies; coordinate with Financial Transaction teams for timely correction.

  • Ensure all corrections are accurately reflected in SAP to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Support

  • Provide tax-related guidance and support to internal stakeholders, maintaining clear and professional communication.

  • Take ownership of assigned tasks, actively engaging with line managers and team members to achieve shared goals.

  • Deliver expert-level insights, contributing to issue resolution and supporting change management within the team.

Documentation and Compliance

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of processes, procedures, and role responsibilities.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant company standards, policies, and HSSE guidelines.

Professional Development and Team Contribution

  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal and team development by creating a tailored development plan.

  • Act as a collaborative team player, sharing knowledge, and participating in team meetings.

  • Take on ad-hoc tasks assigned by line managers to support broader team objectives and personal growth.

Requirements

  • Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or finance with a focus on Brazilian indirect tax compliance.

  • Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

  • Languages: Fluent in English (B2/C1) and Portuguese C1

  • Key Competencies:

    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

    • Customer-focused and improvement-oriented mindset.

    • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, “can-do” attitude.

    • Ability to work effectively under pressure, meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high accuracy.

    • Adaptability to change and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence.

  • Collaborate with a highly skilled team, gaining exposure to complex indirect tax processes.

  • Enhance your professional growth through comprehensive development plans and a culture that values continuous improvement.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are an experienced tax professional who is passionate about precision, compliance, and process improvement, we’d love to meet you. Apply now to join our team as an Indirect Tax Specialist with Portuguese and make a meaningful impact on our tax compliance and reporting processes!

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.