Sr Tax Manager

Team Overview

We are seeking a Senior Tax Advisory Manager to oversee the company’s tax function for Mexico, based in our Mexico City office. This role will report to the Head of Tax of Mexico and LATAM and will play a key role in strengthening the in‑house tax capability while supporting the company’s growth in our fintech, food and mobility fronts.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure accurate and timely tax advisory adherence to Mexican tax laws and regulations, and successful execution of tax projects, while reducing reliance on external advisors by building strong internal tax ownership.

Who we are looking for:

You are a curious self‑starter who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partners across Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations. You bring solid experience in Mexican corporate tax matters, such as tax advisory, tax risk management, among others.

You combine a hands‑on approach with strong judgment, and are comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment where new products, regulatory changes, and operational initiatives require continuous tax evaluation and support.

You are eager to make an immediate impact, improve processes, and help scale the tax function within a high‑growth fintech environment.

Role Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

You will be responsible for overseeing tax matters related to the company’s Mexican operations, including advisory support for business initiatives. The role will act as a key internal tax partner to the business, ensuring that new products, operational changes, and strategic initiatives are aligned with applicable tax regulations.

You will also coordinate with external advisors when specialized expertise is required while maintaining internal ownership of tax matters.

Your day‑to‑day activities will include:

• Provide tax advisory and support related to the company’s local operations, including matters related to cross‑border transactions, indirect taxes, and other operational tax topics relevant to the business.

• Support business teams during the launch of new products, initiatives, or operational changes, ensuring tax considerations are properly assessed.

• Monitor tax law developments and regulatory changes in Mexico and assess their potential impact on the business.

• Identify and evaluate tax risks that could affect the company’s operations and propose mitigation strategies.

• Manage tax audits and information requests from tax authorities in coordination with external service providers when necessary.

• Coordinate with external advisors on specialized matters such as transfer pricing documentation and other technical studies when required.

• Lead and execute tax‑related projects such as legal entity changes, process improvements, electronic invoicing updates, implementation of new tax requirements, and other operational initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve tax processes, documentation, and compliance frameworks as the business continues to scale.

Role Qualifications

• You embrace and advocate the DiDi culture and our long‑term view.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or an equivalent field.

• You bring significant experience in Mexican tax matters, ideally including exposure to the digital services, fintech, technology, or platform economy sectors.

• Strong understanding of Mexican tax compliance, tax advisory, and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex business situations and propose practical tax solutions.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills and Attitudes

• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive tax information.

• Ability to adapt to changing tax regulation environments and implement necessary adjustments.

• Strong analytical skills to identify and address complex tax issues.

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in tax processes.

• Proven ability to coordinate projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to diverse audiences.

• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and functions.

EEO Statement

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data‑driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data‑driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win‑win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That’s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.