Tax Specialist I, Direct Taxes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee the computations of IRPJ and CSLL (Lucro Real) — both current and deferred, along with PIS, COFINS (cumulative and non-cumulative), CPRB (Social Security Contribution on Gross Revenue), and withholding taxes on services (including those related to the importation of services), in addition to managing the associated postings in SAP and preparing controls for accounting reconciliations (and filing in the reconciliation system).

• Generate tax payment guides, ensure their posting in SAP, and facilitate their delivery to Treasury.

• Prepare statutory filings and ancillary obligations including ECD (Escrituração Contábil Digital); ECF (Escrituração Contábil Fiscal); PERDCOMP (for federal tax offsets), EFD-REINF, DCTF-WEB, MIT, DIRBI.

• Conduct monetary adjustment calculations for recoverable taxes, tax contingencies, and judicial tax deposits.

• Assist tax management in transfer pricing issues within the organization, ensuring the proper application of transfer pricing regulations in intercompany transactions (new OECD rules, particularly regarding intercompany services and cost sharing).

• Ensure the execution of monthly and annual accounting close processes.

• Guarantee the accurate application of tax legislation across all tiers.

• Uphold the quality of information, adherence to deadlines, procedural compliance, and established policies.

• Lead and assist in calculations related to the Tax Reform and the re-oneration of payroll (CPRB).

• Provide support to leadership in developing and/or reviewing technical procedures.

• Address and assist with audits, consultations, and requests from internal clients.

• Oversee and aid in the external audit process (tax scope), including the preparation of explanatory notes (effective tax rate reconciliation, deferred taxes, recoverable taxes).

• Prepare budget and forecast calculations and track actuals (variance analysis).

• Calculate tax incentives, such as incentivized donations and Interest on Own Capital (JCP), among others.

• Assist in generating information for tax reports (tax cash flow; presentation materials for meetings).

• Provide technical support to the Controllership and other departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, or Business Administration.

• Knowledge and experience in calculating IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, CPRB, and withholding taxes, including those associated with the importation of services.

• Familiarity and experience with legislation relevant to Transfer Pricing (new OECD rules).

• Awareness of the approved Tax Reform legislation and the re-oneration of payroll (CPRB).

• Knowledge and experience in preparing ECF, PERDCOMP, and ECD.

• Proficiency in using SAP as a user.

• Experience in responding to external audits and tax inspections.

• Involvement in tax process improvement initiatives.

• Understanding of tax incentives such as the Lei do Bem, incentivized donations, and JCP calculation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.