About this role
Job Description:
Job Purpose/Overview
• The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst is responsible for managing and executing activities related to the calculation, control, and compliance of indirect tax obligations. • This role includes overseeing the daily operations of a team of junior and mid-level tax analysts and tax assistants, ensuring efficient task execution and fostering team development. • Additionally, the Senior Analyst will lead strategic tax projects focusing on process improvement and regulatory compliance. What are we looking for?
• Minimum of 5 years relevant transactional tax experience • Expertise in complex tax projects; • Experience in the big 4 company is desirable; • Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field (such as Law); • Hands-on experience in tax-related projects and process automation; • Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus; • Postgraduate degree or MBA in Tax Management, Finance, or related areas is a plus; • Project management certifications are a plus. • Experience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation and compliance software (desirable SAP, SATI, TaxOne); • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; • Highly organized, self-motivated and detail oriented; • English skills - Intermediate; What will be your key responsibilities?
• Support for tax planning projects; • Respond to ad-hoc requests; • Oversee internal tax processes to ensure compliance with current tax regulations; • Prepare management reports to support strategic decision-making; • Provide technical support for internal and external audits; • Monitor changes in tax legislation and align strategies to mitigate risks; • Document workflow, procedures, checklists, and policies for assigned tasks; • Plan and lead tax-related projects, including tax recovery initiatives, compliance automation, and system implementations; • Strategically delegate tasks to ensure efficiency and adherence to deadlines; • Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery; • Provide guidance to the team; • Perform and/or supervise the calculation and filing of indirect taxes (PIS, Cofins, ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI and ISSQN); • Ensure accurate preparation and submission of tax ancillary obligations (SPED Fiscal, EFD Contribuições, GIA, GIA-ST, DCTF, etc); • Prepare and/or review tax accounting reconciliations; • Foster the professional and technical development of team members.
What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A • strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.