Tax Assistant Manager Brazil

Unilever; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Join a leading global Ice Cream company as a Tax Assistant Manager, where you will support tax business partnering, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive tax optimization. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Ice Cream division, focusing on value creation and innovative financial processes. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to the success of a renowned brand.

Qualificações

• Proven tax experience in a large multinational or Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of tax within consumer goods sector.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure adherence to global tax strategies and compliance.
• Provide expert advice on tax implications of new initiatives.
• Manage tax audits and ensure efficient resolution.

Conhecimentos

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Formação académica

Undergraduate Degree

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Tax Advisor

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Tax Coordinator Brazil

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or are considering working for it, you will join the global leader in Ice Cream with a €8bn turnover in 2023. Our Ice Cream division operates in a highly attractive category within the €1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, experiencing consistent high growth. We boast strong brand equities, including 5 of the top 10 selling brands such as Wall’s, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, planned to separate from Unilever by November 2025. This distinct business offers unique growth opportunities under different ownership.

We are committed to developing talent within our Ice Cream company, providing ample career growth options and exploration opportunities across the new organization. Your career development is our priority, and we support your growth journey within the new company.

We hope you want to build this new chapter of our Ice Cream history with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the world’s largest ice cream company, with over 100 years of experience delivering indulgent, responsible craft food experiences. With 35 brands, including three billion-Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), and presence in over 60 countries, we generate €8 billion annually. Our brands aim to transform moments into memories through indulgent and responsibly made products. We focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, creating joyful experiences and unique products that spark happiness in communities.

We are serious about happiness, designing products with warm hearts. Our mission is to craft the future through innovation and imagination, creating memorable moments and joyful experiences.

Ice Cream Finance: Leading a trusted, investible global ice cream market leader

This is a unique career opportunity to be part of creating a fully independent Ice Cream organization, the Ultimate Pleasure Food company.

We aim to become the best and most admired finance team in the world by focusing on value creation, innovative financial processes and technology, and serving as a training ground for financial excellence.

Working within a single category allows for deep understanding of business economics and international ecosystems, translating into value creation. We seek empowered, accountable decision-makers who are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable with challenge and uncertainty. In return, you will enjoy a rewarding finance role in a fulfilling, fun environment — because life tastes better with Ice Cream!

See the appendix for more about the Ice Cream Finance North Star, including our vision, goals, and propositions.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Assistant Manager to support tax business partnering across the following markets:

Why This Role Matters

Your role ensures we meet financial goals and comply with regulations while driving tax optimization and leveraging technology. The Tax Assistant Manager will work with the Tax Manager to provide in-market/regional tax advice on challenges and opportunities, oversee local planning, review and approve compliance and reporting (via third-party services), respond to tax authority challenges, and optimize the tax position within legal frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure adherence to global tax strategies, policies, and risk management aligned with business objectives and regulations.
• Provide expert advice on direct and indirect tax implications of new initiatives, M&A, cross-border transactions, contracts, and corporate projects.
• Manage in-market/regional tax audits and controversies, working with external advisors and central tax teams to ensure efficient resolution.
• Oversee timely and accurate tax return filings, review, and sign-offs, coordinating with the global shared service center.
• Identify and mitigate local tax risks, maintaining internal controls to ensure compliance and prevent penalties.
• Monitor legislative changes, assess impacts, and advise management accordingly.
• Contribute local insights into enterprise-wide systems design decisions, such as S/4HANA.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (native or advanced proficiency)
• Qualified Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Advisor, or equivalent
• Proven tax experience in a large multinational or Big 4 firm
• Strong knowledge of tax within consumer goods sector
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally
• Curious, adaptable, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Unilever values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all employees. If you require support or accommodations during the application process, please let us know.