This is a temporary role working alongside and supporting our LATAM Tax Manager. The primary responsibility is to handle the indirect tax aspects of implementing a tax engine across our LATAM region. Strong indirect tax knowledge and experience in the region are required, including dealing with the tax aspects of imports and exports, to advise on the expected tax position for various transactions.
HH Global mainly sells goods to its clients, so a strong understanding of indirect taxes on cross-border movement of goods is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with the tax engine project team to prepare business requirements documents, plan and undertake testing, review and advise on tax results, and oversee the go-live process.
* Collaborate with local advisors where additional tax knowledge is needed to support each country's implementation.
* Act as the primary point of contact for queries raised within the business as the tax engine is rolled out, supporting colleagues to ensure awareness and understanding of indirect tax compliance.
* Respond to daily queries from colleagues for business operations, transactions and supply chain activities, providing strategic advice on indirect tax implications.
* Monitor indirect tax legislative changes in LATAM countries, assess their impact on the business and help implement necessary changes.
* Support SAP system improvements related to tax codes, reporting, and compliance.
Requirements:
* Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or Tax law.
* Advanced English required.
* 5+ years of proven experience in LATAM indirect taxes and applying this in a commercial environment.
* Expert knowledge of indirect tax rules across the LATAM region, with a particular focus on the movement of goods.
* Experience with accounting systems and interaction with other systems.
* Experience with implementing a tax engine or tax determination system.
* Strong communication skills – both internally and externally – to explain complex indirect tax issues to non-tax colleagues.
* Experience in dealing with and resolving queries.
* Strong organisational/time management.
* A track record of operating proactively in your roles.