Audit Tax Specialist

Zoomlion Colombia; Bogotá; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoomlion Colombia seeks a senior tax leader to head the tax strategy, planning, and compliance in Colombia. You will ensure accurate accounting records, align with DIAN and municipal regulations, and manage internal tax audits while mitigating risks.

You will oversee tax returns, audits, and DIAN interactions, and lead IFRS/NIIF tax accounting and reconciliations. A strong background in ERP systems and BI tools is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax compliance and accounting in corporate environments in Colombia.
• Strong background in tax auditing (internal tax audits or tax-focused audits).
• Expert knowledge of Colombian Tax Code and municipal tax codes; DIAN MUISCA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal tax audits across all tax filings to identify compliance risks before submissions to DIAN and municipal tax offices.
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of national and local tax returns (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, Municipal Tax, Transfer Pricing).
• Act as primary focal point for DIAN audits, inspections, and formal responses, plus audit requests from the statutory auditor.
• Ensure accurate accounting entries for tax provisions, withholdings, and accruals under IFRS/NIIF.
• Calculate, record, and disclose Deferred Tax under IFRS/NIIF.
• Structure and manage the department's schedule according to the Colombian Tax Calendar.
• Keep the team updated on local tax reforms, legal decrees, and DIAN rulings.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax auditing

IFRS/NIIF

Excel

Power BI

English (B2)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Oracle

Job description

Role Purpose

Lead the company's tax strategy, planning, and compliance in Colombia, ensuring absolute accuracy in accounting records, strict adherence to DIAN and municipal tax regulations, and the execution of internal tax audits. Responsible for mitigating tax risks, managing tax authority audits, handling VAT/Income tax refund claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Tax Audit:
• Plan and conduct internal tax audits across all tax filings to identify and resolve compliance risks before official submissions to the DIAN and municipal tax offices.
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of national and local tax returns: Income Tax (Renta), VAT (IVA), Withholding Tax (Retefuente), Municipal Tax (ICA), and Transfer Pricing.
• Act as the primary focal point for DIAN audits, inspections, and formal responses, as well as audit requests from the Revisoría Fiscal (Statutory Auditor).
• Accounting Foundation & Control:
• Ensure accurate accounting entries for tax provisions, withholdings, and accruals in compliance with Colombian NCIF and IFRS/NIIF standards.
• Calculate, record, and disclose Deferred Tax (Impuesto Diferido) under IFRS/NIIF.
• Operations:
• Structure and manage the department's schedule according to the Colombian Tax Calendar (Calendario Tributario).
• Keep the team updated on local tax reforms (Reformas Tributarias), legal decrees, and DIAN rulings.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Experience:
• 5 to 7+ years of total experience in tax compliance and accounting within corporate environments in Colombia.
• Solid background in tax auditing (as an internal tax auditor, tax-focused statutory audit lead, or tax compliance specialist).
• Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge of the Colombian Tax Code (Estatuto Tributario Nacional), municipal tax codes (e.g., Régimen Tributario Distrital/Municipal), and DIAN electronic platforms (MUISCA).
• Strong proficiency in IFRS/NIIF applied to tax accounting and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle) and advanced Excel / Power BI for data reconciliation.
• Languages: Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2) for executive reporting and communication with global headquarters/HQ.