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The Senior Tax Manager will be a key representative of the Group Tax Team based in Brazil. This role is primarily responsible for overseeing the compliance process for both Direct and Indirect taxes, ensuring full adherence to all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in general tax matters, along with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Over time, the scope of this role may expand to include responsibilities across other LATAM jurisdictions. The position reports to the Group Tax Director.

• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate filing of both direct and indirect taxes, including withholding tax returns for the legal entity in Brazil. This includes managing tax activities related to, PIS, COFINS, ISS, IRPJ, CSLL and reviewing ancillary obligations such as DCTF, and Sped-Fiscal;
• Coordinate Tax Compliance Activities, ensuring adherence to company deadlines and internal controls;
• Analyze Brazil’s indirect tax credits;
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and manage intercompany and cross-border reconciliations;
• Monitor and research changes in tax legislation, including conducting risk assessments and strategic planning;
• Lead initiatives related to VAT tax reform, including analyzing regulatory changes and their implications;
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate current practices and recommend improvements;
• Work closely with FP&A to review quarterly/annual forecasts and prepare cash tax forecasts;
• Support the tax controversy team during tax audits in Brazil and discuss technical issues with tax auditors, in collaboration with local and global teams;
• Identify and implement improvements and automation opportunities in internal controls processes, including tax compliance processes and risk mitigation;
• Analyze and implement tax benefits related to incentive laws (e.g., Sports and R&D);
• Play a key role in raising awareness of the Indirect and Direct Tax within the BR/LATAM territory;
• Address basic Direct/Indirect Tax questions related to Brazil and review contractual relationships that impact the Tax area, providing guidance to relevant stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or within the tax department of a multinational company;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred;
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the Brazilian tax environment, including, PIS, COFINS, and ISS;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax laws in a business context, in both Portuguese and English;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Experience in internalizing tax services is a plus;
• Proficiency in both English and Portuguese is required;
• Experience in other LATAM jurisdictions will be considered as an asset.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🕑 Hybrid way of working
• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• 💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family
• 👩‍⚕️ Dental insurance 
• 💰 Monthly meal allowance 
• 🤸 Wellbeing Pass
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
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