Sr. Tax Analyst

Job Description: Job Purpose/Overview The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst is responsible for managing and executing activities related to the calculation, control, and compliance of indirect tax obligations. This role includes overseeing the daily operations of a team of junior and mid-level tax analysts and tax assistants, ensuring efficient task execution and fostering team development.

Additionally, the Senior Analyst will lead strategic tax projects focusing on process improvement and regulatory compliance. What are we looking for?

experience

Expertise in complex tax projects;

Experience

in the big 4 company is desirable; Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field (such as Law); Hands-on

experience

in tax-related projects and process automation; Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus; Postgraduate degree or MBA in Tax Management, Finance, or related areas is a plus; Project management certifications are a plus.

Experience

maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation and compliance software (desirable SAP, SATI, TaxOne); Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Highly organized, self-motivated and detail oriented; English

skills

- Intermediate; What will be your key responsibilities? Support for tax planning projects; Respond to ad-hoc requests; Oversee internal tax processes to ensure compliance with current tax regulations; Prepare management reports to support strategic decision-making; Provide technical support for internal and external audits; Monitor changes in tax legislation and align strategies to mitigate risks; Document workflow, procedures, checklists, and policies for assigned tasks; Plan and lead tax-related projects, including tax recovery initiatives, compliance automation, and system implementations; Strategically delegate tasks to ensure efficiency and adherence to deadlines; Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery; Provide guidance to the team; Perform and/or supervise the calculation and filing of indirect taxes (PIS, Cofins, ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI and ISSQN); Ensure accurate preparation and submission of tax ancillary obligations (SPED Fiscal, EFD Contribuições, GIA, GIA-ST, DCTF, etc); Prepare and/or review tax accounting reconciliations; Foster the professional and technical development of team members.

What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

benefits

package, including company bonus. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®.

Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.