Senior Tax Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assess monthly tax compliance duties in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico, which encompass VAT, income tax, and withholding taxes, while collaborating with BPO providers to enhance processes, timing, accuracy, and documentation.

• Manage the regional tax obligations calendar and oversee tax payment controls, ensuring that deliverables are timely and that tax files and supporting documents are systematically organized.

• Keep track of tax authorities’ electronic mailboxes across various countries, evaluate notices and information requests, and coordinate prompt responses with the Tax Manager and external advisors.

• Set up and refine the group’s ERP tax configuration, including electronic invoicing, withholding tax documents, and other supporting tax materials.

• Analyze transfer pricing policies and calculations, ensuring compliance with arm’s-length standards and the timely completion of documentation and filings.

• Ensure proper tax treatment under double tax treaties for cross-border payments, including withholding tax rates, tax residence certificates, and necessary supporting documentation.

• Calculate and monitor thin capitalization and interest limitation rules across the group, evaluating the deductibility of financing costs.

• Develop group tax forecasts and assess the tax implications for business planning and decision-making.

• Assist in tax strategy for new products and market expansion, and lead high-impact tax planning and compliance initiatives alongside Legal, Finance, and Growth teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a specialization in taxation is advantageous.

• Over 5 years of tax experience, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and multinational backgrounds.

• Familiarity with transfer pricing and tax compliance requirements.

• A readiness to work within a multi-jurisdictional environment that involves diverse tax systems, languages, and cultures.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at an advanced level.

• Spanish language skills are a strong advantage.

• Highly organized and detail-focused, capable of managing multiple deadlines and tax responsibilities across various countries.

• Proactive, takes initiative, foresees risks, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.

• Strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel skills.

• Comfortable working with accounting data and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• An opportunity to be part of a high-impact, mission-driven fintech organization.

• The chance to take ownership and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, growth-focused startup environment.

• Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with outstanding teams.

• Exposure to intricate regulatory challenges and innovation within the realm of embedded finance.