Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of tax returns across Pacific Cluster countries, including indirect taxes, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and withholding taxes
Manage multi-country tax obligations and ensure compliance with local, provincial, and municipal requirements across the cluster
Lead interactions with tax authorities, manage audits, respond to information requests, and coordinate legal defense strategies when needed
Reconcile tax accounts, ensure accurate tax impact recording in financial statements, and prepare reports for local leadership and global headquarters under IFRS and US GAAP
Monitor the changing tax and regulatory environment across Pacific Cluster countries and assess the impact of new laws and rulings on business operations
Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation within the tax function using ERP systems such as SAP and tax-specific tools
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team while managing external consultants, auditors, agencies, and indirect stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax compliance, ideally within a multinational company or a Big Four firm managing complex multi-country operations
Strong technical knowledge of tax compliance frameworks across Pacific Cluster countries, including indirect taxes, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing
Experience working with US technical or corporate stakeholders and reporting requirements
Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, along with advanced Excel skills
Advanced English and Spanish language skills for regional and global communication
Demonstrated experience in process standardization across countries with different operating models
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, leadership abilities, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.