Job Summary

Lead the indirect tax strategy to ensure compliance, mitigate tax exposure, and identify opportunities for optimizing the tax balance position. Leverage extensive experience in indirect tax management to drive effective decision-making, while utilizing strong communication, resource management, and financial analysis to develop and implement strategic country tax planning. Build and lead an integrated, high-performing team to enhance efficiency and maximize results.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement indirect tax planning strategies.Ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations (e.g., VAT, gross sales tax) through the review of monthly and annual tax returns.Guarantee adherence to municipal, state, local, and federal tax laws and regulations.Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts and general ledger accounts.Design and implement process improvements for enhanced tax efficiency.Lead projects aimed at optimizing indirect tax balance positions.Analyze tax strategies, assess risks, and develop recommendations for improvement.Provide indirect tax advisory services for new business opportunities, market strategies, and special projects.Conduct research on complex tax issues related to tax planning, compliance, and reporting.Support ruling requests, refund claims, objections, protests, and administrative appeals for Brazilian companies undergoing tax audits, investigations, or litigation.Ensure compliance with audits conducted by tax authorities.Advise senior management on the impact of new laws, court decisions, regulations, rulings, and proposed tax legislation.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience: Strong expertise in indirect taxes and tax compliance. (4 to 5 years)Technical Skills: Knowledge of national tax legislation, tax calculations, and compliance requirements.Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Tax One, MasterSaf, PWSATI) and Microsoft Office Suite.Languages: Fluent in English.

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