Job Description

Let’s Start with the Role

The purpose of this position is to join the Finance team in Brazil, with a primary focus on overseeing the compliance process for both Direct and Indirect taxes, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong general tax background, along with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. This position reports to the Head of Accounting in Brazil, with a strong dotted-line relationship to the Global Tax Leadership team in Greece.

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate filing of both direct and indirect tax and withholding tax returns for the legal entity in Brazil. This includes managing tax activities related to ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ISS, IRPJ, CSLL and reviewing ancillary obligations such as CIAP, GIA, and Sped-Fiscal;
• Coordinate of Tax Compliance Activities: Ensure adherence to company deadlines and internal controls;
• Analyze Brazil indirect tax credits;
• Develop 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 assess current practices and recommend enhancements;
• Work closely with FP&A to review quarterly/annual forecasts and prepare cash tax forecasts;
• Assist the tax controversy team with tax audits in Brazil and discuss technical issues with tax auditors, in collaboration with local and global teams;
• Identify and maintain improvements/automation related to internal controls processes, including tax compliance processes and mitigating risks;
• Analyze and implement tax benefits related to incentive laws (e.g., Sports and R&D);
• Play a key role in the Indirect and Direct Tax awareness within the BR territory;
• Address basic Direct/Indirect Tax questions pertaining to Brazil and reviewing contractual relationships that impact the Tax area and provide guidance to relevant stakeholders. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or a multinational corporate tax department;
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred;
• Significant experience and knowledge of the Brazilian tax environment, including ICMS, ICMS-ST, PIS, COFINS, and ISS;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax laws in a business setting, both in Portuguese and English;
• Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Proficiency in both English and Portuguese is required.

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;
• 💰 Monthly meal allowance;
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework;
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training.

 

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