Job Description
Are you ready to take on complex tax challenges at a global leader in technology, commerce, and innovation? We're hiring a Tax Manager! If you're looking for a new opportunity, check out this open role on our Tax Compliance team in Brazil.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s degree preferred in Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting or related field, and preferred additional academic development in Taxation.
- +10 years of relevant tax experience in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm.
- Significant experience in Brazil (ICMS, ICMS ST, PIS, COFINS and ISS), international taxation concepts, and knowledge of VAT in LATAM is a plus.
- Understanding of or practical experience related to digital and marketplace businesses.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex tax laws in a business setting, both in Portuguese and English, including the ability to communicate effectively, participate in daily video conferences, write, and understand emails. Spanish proficiency is a plus for the position.
- Knowledge in Oracle and Synchro.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required (you'll be tested on your Excel skills).
- SQL, Alteryx, Python, skills is a plus for the position.
Key job responsibilities
- Over +10 years of experience managing a high-caliber team. Responsible for managing day-to-day Tax Compliance reporting for key Amazon group entities. This includes overseeing tax activities related to ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ISS, and the submission of ancillary obligations ('obrigações acessórias') such as CIAP, GIA, Sped-Fiscal, GIS, EC, Inventory, Bloco K, and EFD Contribuições, among others. Additionally, responsible for coordinating tax compliance activities, ensuring adherence to company deadlines and internal controls.
- Working closely with cross function teams and designing or improving tax compliant processes.
- Evaluating the tax effect and implications of business initiatives, contemplated transactions, and business proposals, from a tax compliance perspective. Also, active participation in company projects, resolving doubts and proposing tax paths and solutions. Working on various projects impacting the future strategy of the indirect tax function to minimize/mitigate adverse litigation.
- This role is expected to create and review company metrics, manage taxes, and identify potential risks.
- Work with other stakeholders, including Accounting, to prepare tax calculation records, reconcile tax returns, and ensure accuracy.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
- Experience managing a high-caliber team
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in English, including the ability to communicate, participate in daily video conferences, write, and understand emails