COE LATAM Sr. Manager Tax Compliance & Reporting

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About the role

As the COE LATAM Sr Manager Tax Compliance and Reporting, you will be responsible for working directly with the Mexico Head of Tax, managing tax compliance and reporting across Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Puerto Rico. You will be responsible for working with the Tax outsource provider and managing Tax audits within LATAM, ensuring all company processes are followed​. The role will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service delivery in line with agreed timelines​. You will be responsible for motivating and managing Reckitt stakeholders in the provision of accurate and timely information. You will work closely with the LATAM Head of Tax to understand their requirements and will ensure that all company policies are adhered to​. This role demands regional tax knowledge and the ability to drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Your responsibilities

Tax Compliance
Oversee all aspects of direct tax and indirect tax compliance for the identified Latin America (LATAM) territories with the support of outsource/ co-sourced tax compliance services providers such as 
oCorporate tax return submissions
oVAT/GST return submissions 
oVAT/GST refund claims 
oinformative returns and other statistical filings
oWHT compliance 
oTransfer Pricing documentation
•Review of all tax reporting submissions, including group quarterly tax reporting packs
•Ensuring completion of direct and indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations 
•Ensure Tax compliance & Tax reporting KPIs are met 
•Monitor legislative changes in Tax regulations and implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.
•Define tax compliance & tax reporting KPIs and escalation routes

Tax provision
• Review the submission of each high complexity markets tax charge for group tax reporting 
• Oversee the completion of the reconciliation of the deferred tax and corporate tax balances for each high complexity market
• Oversee the completion of the tax provision for local statutory accounts and liaising with auditors where required
Tax controversy
• Supporting tax audits and liaise with CHQ Tax regarding strategic positions and decisions, working with local advisors where required
Business Partnering
• Partner with CoE/Market Controllers for tax compliance in the EUANZ Area countries 
• Align with CoE/Market Controllers on the data needed for tax compliance and the tax deliverables from providers 

The experience we're looking for

•5+ years relevant Tax accounting experience preferable
•Recognised tax/accounting qualification e.g. CTA
•Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
•Proven ability to drive, oversee, motivate and manage people in a Tax & Compliance environment
•Excellent communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders 
•Problem solves within tight deadlines
•Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
•Highly organised, diligent with attention to detail and the ability to maintain these skills whilst working under pressure
•Strong presentation skills
•Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
•Compliance orientated, auditing and risk management experience
• Fluent professional English language required

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