Senior Tax Specialist

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates:

• Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory:
o Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all Mexican indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT), ensuring accuracy and full compliance.
o Oversee VAT account reconciliations and ensure proper determination of input and output VAT.
o Monitor and interpret changes in Mexican indirect tax legislation and proactively assess and communicate their impact to the business.
o Provide technical guidance on VAT treatment for complex and cross-border transactions (imports, exports, intercompany services).
o Manage interactions with tax authorities, including leading audit processes and responding to inquiries.
o Ensure full compliance with e-invoicing (CFDI) and other digital tax obligations, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where needed.

• Tax Cash Back Claims (Leadership & Execution):
o Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tax refund claims, ensuring completeness and technical support of documentation.
o Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and success rates of refund claims.

• Direct Tax Coordination:
o Support and review the preparation of the annual income tax return and related schedules.
o Oversee estimated income tax calculations and ensure alignment with financial projections.
o Maintain and apply a solid understanding of Mexican income tax law in coordination with the broader tax strategy.

• Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:
o Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and documentation.
o Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Accounting, Legal, Purchasing, Operations) on tax-related matters.
o Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

4 Days On Site GTBC Ford México. (Naucalpan, México)

• Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory:
o Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all Mexican indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT), ensuring accuracy and full compliance.
o Oversee VAT account reconciliations and ensure proper determination of input and output VAT.
o Monitor and interpret changes in Mexican indirect tax legislation and proactively assess and communicate their impact to the business.
o Provide technical guidance on VAT treatment for complex and cross-border transactions (imports, exports, intercompany services).
o Manage interactions with tax authorities, including leading audit processes and responding to inquiries.
o Ensure full compliance with e-invoicing (CFDI) and other digital tax obligations, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where needed.

• Tax Cash Back Claims (Leadership & Execution):
o Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tax refund claims, ensuring completeness and technical support of documentation.
o Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and success rates of refund claims.

• Direct Tax Coordination:
o Support and review the preparation of the annual income tax return and related schedules.
o Oversee estimated income tax calculations and ensure alignment with financial projections.
o Maintain and apply a solid understanding of Mexican income tax law in coordination with the broader tax strategy.

• Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:
o Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and documentation.
o Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Accounting, Legal, Purchasing, Operations) on tax-related matters.
o Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in tax, with a strong focus on Mexican indirect taxes.
• Skills:
o Deep knowledge of Mexican VAT law and regulatory framework.
o Solid understanding of Mexican income tax law.
o Proven experience with cross-border transactions and international tax implications.
o Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.
o High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex tasks independently.
o Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to non-tax stakeholders.
o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

• Language: Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required.

• Preferred Qualifications:
o Master’s degree in Taxation or related field.
o Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
o CPA or equivalent professional certification.

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