Senior Tax Analyst ()

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst specializing in Indirect Taxes to join our Brazil tax team. This position plays a critical hands-on role in ensuring compliance with Brazil’s complex federal, state, and municipal tax system, including ICMS, IPI, ISS, PIS, COFINS, and the upcoming CBS/IBS under the 2026 tax reform. The analyst will support day-to-day compliance, reconciliation, audits, and continuous process improvements, while also contributing to tax technology projects and cross-functional initiatives.

What will you be doing?

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare, review, and file SPED obligations (EFD-ICMS/IPI, EFD-Contribuições, DCTF, GIA, municipal ISS returns).

• Ensure proper issuance, validation, and storage of electronic invoices (NF-e, NFS-e, CT-e).

• Monitor correct application of CST/CFOP codes, NCM classification, and fiscal rules in ERP.

• Perform reconciliations between accounting records, SPED data, and tax returns.

Tax Determination & Credits

• Calculate and validate ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, ISS, PIS/COFINS on purchases and sales.

• Manage PIS/COFINS non-cumulative credits and ICMS/IPI credit recovery.

• Support transaction mapping for correct tax coding and exemptions.

Audits & Controversy

• Prepare supporting documentation for tax audits and inspections by Receita Federal, SEFAZ, and municipalities.

• Respond to information requests, providing NF-e XMLs, ledgers, and reconciliations.

• Assist in drafting responses to intimações and autos de infração.

Projects & Tax Reform Readiness

• Support ERP and tax engine configurations for CBS/IBS implementation.

• Participate in testing scenarios for system updates and tax reform compliance.

• Identify opportunities to improve automation and reporting efficiency.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with finance, logistics, and commercial teams to advise on indirect tax impacts of transactions.

• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on indirect tax rules and changes.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 3–5 years of experience in Brazilian indirect taxes (ICMS, IPI, ISS, PIS/COFINS).

• Strong knowledge of SPED reporting obligations and electronic invoicing.

• Experience with ERP systems (TOTVS) and tax automation tools.

• Familiarity with upcoming tax reform (CBS/IBS) preferred.

• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines.

• Fluency in Portuguese required;

• English proficiency desirable for multinational environments.

Competencies

• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach to tax compliance.

• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply complex Brazilian tax legislation.

• Effective communication skills to interact with auditors, consultants, and internal teams.

• Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

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• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

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