Hybrid: for this position is required to be on site 3x/week
What you will do (responsabilities):
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Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of tax returns across Pacific Cluster countries, including indirect taxes, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and withholding taxes.
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Manage multi-country tax obligations and ensure compliance with local, provincial, and municipal requirements across the cluster.
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Lead interactions with tax authorities, manage audits, respond to information requests, and coordinate legal defense strategies when needed.
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Reconcile tax accounts, ensure accurate tax impact recording in financial statements, and prepare reports for local leadership and global headquarters under IFRS and US GAAP.
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Monitor the changing tax and regulatory environment across Pacific Cluster countries and assess the impact of new laws and rulings on business operations.
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Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation within the tax function using ERP systems such as SAP and tax-specific tools.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a small team while managing external consultants, auditors, agencies, and indirect stakeholders.
Your skills and abilities (required qualifications):
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting or equivalent.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax compliance, ideally within a multinational company or a Big Four firm managing complex multi-country operations.
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Strong technical knowledge of tax compliance frameworks across Pacific Cluster countries, including indirect taxes, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing.
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Experience working with US technical or corporate stakeholders and reporting requirements.
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Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, along with advanced Excel skills.
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Advanced English and Spanish language skills for regional and global communication.
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Demonstrated experience in process standardization across countries with different operating models.
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, leadership abilities, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What can you give a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
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Master’s degree or specialization in Taxation.
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Experience implementing tax automation tools and driving process improvement initiatives.
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Familiarity with international tax standards and cross-border transactions.
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Previous experience in multinational environments with a strong corporate profile and exposure to American business culture.
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Experience leading small teams (2–3 people), including indirect team leadership and agency/vendor management.
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Proven ability to adapt, build relationships with senior leaders, and influence across functions and countries.
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Proactive leadership style, with strong people development capabilities and the ability to connect effectively with other leaders.
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Experience supporting regional scopes within Latin America, ideally including Pacific Cluster countries.
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Knowledge of the Colombia market is a plus.
