VAT Manager (San Antonio Tecómitl)

Overview

Important general company is looking for "Indirect Tax Manger Jr" based in Mexico City.

The Indirect Tax Lead shall be responsible for efficient management of all indirect tax matters in Mexico, including tax compliance, planning, risk management, and optimization activities. This includes VAT (IVA), CFDI invoicing requirements, VAT withholding tax, electronic reporting, and SAT interactions. The lead will also oversee VAT refund processes, documentation strategy, tax authority interactions, audits, and internal reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional certification in taxation or accounting (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA) is preferred.
• 5-8 years of indirect tax experience in Mexican markets, with experience in Big 4 and FMCG companies.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with tax ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions with global exposure.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee and review monthly indirect tax filings for Mexico entities, ensure timely and accurate submission of indirect tax returns, reconciliations, VAT refunds and statutory reporting. Manage indirect tax data quality and collaborate with shared service centers and external providers.
• Advisory & Business Support: Provide indirect tax advisory to business units on new products, supply chain flows, and commercial transactions; assess indirect tax implications of cross‑border sales and e‑commerce when applicable.
• Risk Management and Audits: Support indirect tax audits and inquiries from regional tax authorities, identify and mitigate risks, recommend corrective actions, and maintain proper tax documentation, audit trails, and compliance frameworks.
• Tax Planning and Optimization: Drive tax optimization strategies and VAT refund/cash‑flow improvements, analyze opportunities to streamline indirect tax processes, and support M&A, restructuring, and business expansion projects from an indirect tax perspective.

Benefits

Competitive salary, superior law benefit, hybrid work scheme.