Senior Tax Specialist
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Naucalpan de Juárez • Mexico
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About the role
- Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all Mexican indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT).
- Oversee VAT account reconciliations and ensure proper determination of input and output VAT.
- Monitor and interpret changes in Mexican indirect tax legislation.
- Provide technical guidance on VAT treatment for complex and cross-border transactions.
- Manage interactions with tax authorities, including leading audit processes.
- Ensure full compliance with e-invoicing and other digital tax obligations.
- Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tax refund claims.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and success rates of refund claims.
- Support and review the preparation of the annual income tax return and related schedules.
- Oversee estimated income tax calculations.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and documentation.
- Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6+ years of progressive experience in tax, with a strong focus on Mexican indirect taxes.
- Deep knowledge of Mexican VAT law and regulatory framework.
- Solid understanding of Mexican income tax law.
- Proven experience with cross-border transactions and international tax implications.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex tasks independently.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to non-tax stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required.
- Master’s degree in Taxation or related field (preferred).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) (preferred).
- CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Mexican indirect tax returnsVAT account reconciliationsinput VAT determinationoutput VAT determinationtax refund claims preparationestimated income tax calculationscross-border transactionsMexican VAT lawMexican income tax lawe-invoicing compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsmentoringindependent task managementtechnical guidanceprocess improvementteam developmentstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in TaxationCPA certification