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**Job Summary**:The Tax Analyst will be responsible for Mexico VAT compliance, VAT refunds, tax provision preparation, tax account reconciliations, and tax research to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns - focused on the Mexico region.
Assist with international expansion and local tax audits as needed.
**Work Location**: Remote in CDMX and Estado de Mexico.
Will require travel to our office in Miguel Hidalgo twice a month for Tax authority meetings.
**Fluent, Bi-lingual (Spanish and English): Please submit a resume in English to be considered for the role.
interviews will be held in English.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Must know the Mexico local VAT rules and proper method for documenting VAT work papers, refunds, and returns.- Assist with tax audits as needed (primarily VAT-related)- gather and organize documentation and responses.- Preparation of US GAAP and Local Statutory provisions and local tax compliances for Rackspace MX as needed.- Experience with withholding tax rules worldwide, specifically in Latin America and South[AC1] America.- Prepare Mexico's country income tax return and the ISSIF.- Coordination with international accounting departments in the company.- Perform tax research and analysis and prepare written documentation to support tax positions taken.- Excellent computer skills.
Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are a must.
Skills in accounting software (Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle) preferred.- A strong ability to communicate information and ideas in English and Spanish both verbally and written so others can easily comprehend communication.
Must be fluent in both languages.- Ability to successfully work with other departments in the company and with teams in Latin America, the US, the UK, and Switzerland.- Calculate monthly and/or quarterly journal entry postings and upload them into Oracle.- Prepare quarterly account reconciliations.- Develop knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations.
**KNOWLEDGE**:- Mexico VAT compliance and refund experience are required.
Additional Latin American and South American experience is preferred.- Experience in ISSIF filling required- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax.- General knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business.- General knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP reporting requirements.- Detailed knowledge of the proper method for documenting tax and accounting calculations and preparing supporting workpapers.- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.- Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and accounting software.- Strong ability to communicate financial information and ideas both verbally and written so others can comprehend.- Ability to successfully work with other departments in the company and with teams outside the US.- Ability to analyze large data sets.- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change to meet deadlines