South Pole

Lead Specialist, Tax Reporting & Compliance

South Pole

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mexico City • Mexico

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the quarterly and year-end IFRS tax provision, consolidating global data, calculating the provision, and identifying opportunities for process improvement
  • Analyze and report on the Group’s effective tax rate (ETR) and prepare tax-related financial statement disclosures
  • Maintain and monitor uncertain tax positions and related documentation
  • Manage the global tax compliance calendar (Corporate Income Tax, VAT, GST, etc.), ensuring timely and accurate submissions across all jurisdictions
  • Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors, critically reviewing filings and returns for consistency and quality
  • Lead the quarterly global tax cash flow forecast, consolidating inputs from local entities and ensuring alignment with Group reporting
  • Act as the primary contact for corporate tax inquiries, collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams
  • Advise on withholding tax implications, cross-border transactions, and permanent establishment risks, researching relevant tax laws and treaties
  • Identify and lead process improvements, automation, and control enhancements within tax reporting and compliance
  • Assist in managing tax authority inquiries and audits, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • A professional qualification (CTA, CPA, Dottore Commercialista, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
  • 5–7 years of progressive tax experience, ideally gained in a Big Four firm or within a multinational organization
  • Solid technical knowledge of IFRS tax accounting, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, and withholding taxes
  • Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance processes, preferably with a strong focus on European tax regimes
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (complex formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex, end-to-end processes with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Familiarity with UK, US, or Netherlands tax systems
  • Flexible working style, comfortable operating across multiple time zones (Europe, the Americas, APAC) and managing virtual collaboration
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic, international environment
  • Fluent in English (C1 level or higher)
Benefits
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Flexible workplace
  • Above-average vacation allowances
  • Options to buy up to 5 extra days of time off
  • Life Insurance
  • Access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
  • Competitive Paid Parental leave
  • Compassionate Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IFRS tax accountingCorporate Income TaxVATwithholding taxestax compliancetax provision calculationtax reportingExcel proficiencydata analysisprocess improvement
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative mindsetsolution-oriented mindsetindependent workability to manage complex processesflexibilityability to perform under pressureorganizational skillscritical thinking
Certifications
CTACPADottore Commercialista