Tax Manager

Function: Finance Location: MEX, MX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Role and JD of Indirect Tax Manager – Mexico
Department: Integral Tax
Location: Mexico
Reports to: Global Indirect Tax Director
Type: Full time / Permanent
Scope:
The ITX resource shall be responsible for efficient management of all Indirect tax matters in Mexico including, tax compliance, planning, risk management and optimization activities. In detail, own all indirect tax matters specific to Mexico, including VAT (IVA), CFDI invoicing requirements, VAT withholding tax, electronic reporting, and SAT interactions. Also, he / she shall oversee VAT refund processes, including documentation strategy and management of tax authority, audits and internal reviews.
Job description and key responsibilities:
Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting
Oversee and review monthly indirect tax filings for Mexico entities
Ensure timely and accurate submission of indirect tax returns, reconciliations, VAT refunds and compliances related to statutory reporting.
Manage indirect tax data quality and work closely with shared service centers and external service providers.
Monitor tax payments and ensure full compliance with local deadlines and requirements.
Provide monthly update to global Indirect Tax on progress, challenges and mitigation plans.
Advisory & Business Support
Provide indirect tax advisory to business units on new products, supply chain flows, and commercial transactions.
Assess indirect tax implications of cross-border sales, e-commerce, if applicable.
Support contract reviews for tax clauses, and invoicing requirements.
Partner with legal, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams on indirect tax-related matters.
Work closely with finance,



intercompany and cross functional team members (like supply chain / customs) to support broader indirect tax strategy and compliance efforts.
Risk management and audits
Support indirect tax audits and inquiries from regional tax authorities.
Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks; recommend corrective actions.
Maintain proper tax documentation, audit trails, and compliance frameworks.
Review tax controls, advise on remedial measures and implement process improvements.
Tax planning and optimization
Drive tax optimization strategies and VAT refunds / cashflow improvements.
Analyse opportunities to streamline indirect tax processes
Support M&A;, restructuring, and business expansion projects from an indirect tax perspective.
Review P&L; of MX entities and identify optimization opportunities, related to post-sale rebates / discounts, input VAT / GST deductions, foreign VAT recovery, clean-up of dormant tax codes, etc.
Systems, Process Improvement & Automation
Partner with finance transformation teams to optimize tax reporting systems (tax engines, SAP, etc.).
Enhance indirect tax processes, including automation, data accuracy, and controls.
Implement tax technology tools to improve compliance efficiency.
Regulatory Monitoring
Monitor changes in indirect tax rules and assess impacts on business;




To act as the bridge between global Indirect tax, local business and IT teams for implementation of indirect tax-related changes.
Develop internal guidance and conduct training for finance and business (AP, AR, others) teams.
Experience
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional certification in taxation or accounting (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA,) is preferred.
The candidate should have around 6 - 8 years of Indirect tax working knowledge in Mexico markets; experience with Big 4 and FMCG (beauty industry) company shall be a plus.
Strong knowledge of indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements
Proficiency with tax ERP systems like SAP are needed and working knowledge will be plus.
Experience of managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to liaise with tax authorities and external advisors.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and tax coding process for Mexico
Strong project management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
Excellent and simple communication / collaboration skills to effectively collaborate with team members, third-party providers, and internal stakeholders.
Preferred attributes
Proactive and business-oriented mindset
Strong relationship management and leadership skills
High accountability and responsibility
Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-tax experts
Comfortable working with large datasets and tax automation tools.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, required
Passionate and keen to learn

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