Tax Lead
Job Description
The Tax Lead will ensure that all Direct Tax compliance process is properly executed by Finance Operations and use Continuous Improvement Methodology to optimize the team and the process from efficiency and effectiveness perspective.
This position will report to the Head of Tax Filing and Reporting and will liaise with the respective businesses based in Brazil.
The Tax Lead role also involves individual contributor responsibilities, primarily as a reviewer of a limited number of high complex/material legal entities.
It requires very good stakeholder management skills and understanding of Direct Tax compliance activity and Group Reporting. Ability to understand, manage and provide oversight of various applications along with delivery of training to the team is also an integral and a key part to the position.We work in hybrid model.
What you will do:
Develop both functional and leadership skills in the team required to support the tax function and the business in the Direct Tax compliance process
Review and ensure on time and accurate tax calculation and reporting of Quarterly Direct Tax Provisions and monthly advance tax payments
Understand Group Accounting and Reporting changes and enable incorporation of changes in the process as may be relevant
Optimize the direct tax compliance process
Ensure succession and knowledge retention in Direct Tax team
Support quarterly and annual audit support (internal, external and Tax Authorities)
Ensure Quarterly submission of direct tax key performance indicators
Build excellent relations and communication channels with stakeholders (internal and external) ensuring effective communication
Strengthening the business relationship through regular update calls, documenting the same, identifying action items and follow-up to the closure
Keep track of all changes on local legislation or business changes that could impact any of the taxes in scope and proactively communicate
Identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve processes which enable to deliver on efficiency and effectiveness targets
Responsibility for direct tax document retention in line with the company's policy and local legal and fiscal requirements
Ensuring compliance with standard streamline direct tax compliance process and controls
Contribute to updating and maintenance of Key Tax Assumptions and work instructions & training framework
Review and ensure that roles and responsibilities for direct tax matters are up to date
Your Skills:
Fluent English and Portuguese languages are required for this role
University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Law required
MBA, ACCA, CIMA certificates will be an asset
In-depth knowledge and experience in Brazilian Taxation
Minimum of 6+ years’ work experience in various financial positions (tax, accounting, finance)
Minimum of 4+ years’ work experience in tax compliance or advisory
Strong knowledge and experience in tax accounting, direct tax compliance or advisory
Knowledge of controls, standard processes and guidelines, and accounting principles
Highly developed analytical skills with perceptive and clear think strategic abilities
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including communication with senior stakeholders
Strong leadership skills proved by managing various teams
Knowledge of various ERP systems and MS Office skills
Experience of working in a virtual environment
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.