Tax Analyst.

Summary

Responsible for calculating, reviewing, and reporting indirect taxes, including PIS, COFINS, ICMS, IPI, and ISS, ensuring compliance with Brazilian tax legislation. Reconcile tax and accounting records, maintain supporting documentation, and monitor regulatory changes. Support tax planning, projects, incentives, audits, and assessments by preparing analyses and documentation. Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to resolve tax-related matters and improve tax processes, controls, and procedures.

Responsibilities

· Handle tax compliance by preparing and calculating indirect taxes, including PIS, COFINS, ICMS, IPI, and ISS, as well as other applicable taxes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of tax returns and ancillary obligations.

· Review and validate tax calculations, tax returns, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax requirements.

· Reconcile tax and accounting records, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate adjustments with the Accounting and Finance teams.

· Monitor Brazilian tax legislation and regulations, particularly those related to indirect taxes, and support the implementation of required changes to tax procedures and processes.

· Prepare and maintain tax calculations, working papers, reports, and supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of tax filings.

· Support tax projects, initiatives, and strategies by preparing analyses, gathering relevant information, and maintaining documentation to support the company’s tax positions.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, particularly the Accounting and Finance teams, to address tax-related matters and ensure the timely exchange of information.

· Assist in identifying applicable tax incentives and preparing the documentation required to meet eligibility criteria and compliance obligations.

· Support tax audits, assessments, and inspections by Brazilian tax authorities and government agencies, assisting with the preparation of responses and the organization of supporting documentation.

· Contribute to process improvement by enhancing tax processes, controls, and procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Requirements

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.

Experience

· Experience in tax compliance within an accounting firm, law firm, or corporate environment. Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is preferred.

Knowledge

· Knowledge of Brazilian tax legislation, indirect taxes, tax calculations, and ancillary tax obligations.

· Familiarity with ERP systems and tax-related software.

· Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to reconcile financial and tax information.

· Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese and English

Interpersonal Skills

· Communicates ideas clearly in presentations and meetings

· Identifies improvement opportunities beyond direct responsibilities

· Leads projects with clear direction

· Proactively communicates about risks and obstacles