Tax Senior Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform and review the calculation and closing of indirect taxes (e.g., VAT, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS, PIS, COFINS), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and submit statutory tax returns and ancillary obligations within required deadlines.
• Execute and review accounting reconciliations of tax accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and post tax-related journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Issue and monitor tax payment slips, ensuring timely settlement of tax liabilities.
• Support and respond to tax audits and inspections, providing documentation and technical explanations.
• Review tax procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with current legislation and company policies.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities, proposing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Validate and maintain tax parameterization in ERP systems, ensuring correct tax treatment of transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the business.
• Provide technical tax guidance to finance, accounting, and operational teams.
• Support tax planning initiatives and special projects led by the tax leadership.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior tax team members, when applicable.
• Knowledge in ICMS-CE will be considered a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• 5 years

                Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5–10 years of experience in tax routines, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Solid knowledge of Brazilian indirect taxes; experience with ICMS legislation in Ceará (ICMS/CE) will be considered a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and tax compliance tools (e.g., Mastersaf).
• Knowledge of the Brazilian Tax Reform framework is desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with different departments.
• Interest in digital transformation, including the use of new technologies and AI to improve tax processes and efficiency.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economy, Law or related areas