
Senior Tax and Fiscal Planning Manager
Daiichi Sankyo Brasil Ltda
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: São Paulo • Brazil
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About the role
- Lead the preparation, review and timely, accurate delivery of all tax filings and obligations;
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of tax data in compliance with accounting standards, including CPC (Brazilian Accounting Pronouncements Committee), IFRS and J-SOX requirements;
- Oversee billing/system updates in SAP in response to changes in ICMS/IVA, PIS, COFINS, Import Duty and Corporate Income Tax legislation;
- Perform and/or review monthly reconciliations of tax accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance;
- Monitor changes in local tax legislation, interpret their impacts and communicate them to relevant stakeholders;
- Lead the company’s strategy, implementation and governance related to the Brazilian Tax Reform;
- Analyze new legislation and proposed regulatory changes to assess impacts on the company’s tax burden, processes and systems;
- Develop and recommend strategic tax planning initiatives, identifying opportunities for tax optimization, incentives, special regimes and credit recoveries;
- Provide proactive tax guidance and consulting for new business initiatives, product launches and expansion projects;
- Develop communication strategies and training programs to enable internal stakeholders (commercial, supply chain, finance, etc.) on the operational impacts of the new tax model;
- Ensure compliance with local and global transfer pricing regulations;
- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation; review preliminary reports prepared by consultants and provide feedback to ensure accuracy and efficient delivery;
- Collaborate closely with global tax teams on intercompany agreements and pricing policies;
- Prepare and organize information to respond to tax authority inquiries; support tax audits and lead internal reviews to secure favorable outcomes;
- Actively participate in industry forums and associations — such as Sindusfarma — to follow regulatory trends and represent the company’s interests;
- Lead, coach and develop the tax team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on wellbeing, performance and continuous learning;
- Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, the parent company/headquarters, auditors and external consultants to ensure consistent and effective tax management across the organization.
Requirements
- University degree (completed);
- Postgraduate degree or MBA in management, tax planning or business-related fields is desirable;
- Fluent English;
- Knowledge of SAP;
- Experience with Brazilian tax legislation and technical tax requirements;
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Benefits
- Inclusion and diversity
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Collaborative, supportive and trust-based environment
- Health and wellness support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
tax filingstax data integrityCPCIFRSJ-SOXICMSIVAPISCOFINSCorporate Income Tax
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcoachingstrategic planninganalytical skillstraining developmentstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcontinuous learning
Certifications
university degreepostgraduate degreeMBA