Tax Compliance Manager Americas

Opella; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 180 000 000 - 320 000 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Opella is seeking a Tax and Compliance Manager in Bogotá to lead local and GBS tax processes, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate with ITS on tooling and ensure timely, compliant tax reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in tax accounting, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel, with fluent English. You'll supervise regional teams and support audits while delivering strategic tax solutions.

Qualificações

• 10+ years experience in tax accounting, preferably international.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs, USGAAP advantageous.
• Experience with SAP ERP and tax reporting processes.

Responsabilidades

• Monthly tax closing and reporting per timetable.
• Review tax processes and controls; ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with ITS to implement tools and improvements.
• Support tax audits and prepare tax returns.
• Provide master data and country-level tax reporting.

Conhecimentos

Tax accounting

IFRS

US GAAP

SAP ERP (iShift CEP)

Excel

English (Fluent)

Analytical skills

Team player

Formação académica

Graduate degree in accounting or finance

Ferramentas

SAP ERP (iShift CEP)

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tax and Compliance Manager

You’ve built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self‑care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As Tax & Compliance Manager you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

About The Job

This position will play a key role ensuring for A2R Tax process are running both local and GBS level. Tax & Compliance Manager will review and monitor technical process implementation, controls and compliance in all topics related to tax accounting and reporting. He/she will work together with ITS to implement new or existing tools. Also, will be involved on GBS processes improvements, further standardization and contribute to related projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Monthly tax closing and reporting activities as per group timetable


• Have a deep understanding of GBS Core Model processes and SAP (iShift, CEP) functionalities


• Perform tax calculations including indirect taxes (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), MyTax, country income tax, deferred tax calculation and preparation of tax returns


• Supervise tax calculations including indirect taxes (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), MyTax, country income tax, deferred tax calculation and preparation of tax returns


• Provide A2R Master Data management services (PCoA, tax MD)


• Perform Tax reporting at Group and country levels


• Address operational issues and follow through to resolution in an effective and timely manner


• Perform operational KPIs and compliance with CHC policies and guidelines


• Supervise Hub accountants


• Drive continuous improvement


• Monitor procedures for the country specificities are in place


• Support country Heads of Finance Operations on tax matters


• Deliver tax services to CHC GBS within the region


• Perform corporate tax reporting on time according to closing calendar


• Perform and supervise tax calculations, including indirect tax (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), prepare related tax returns.


• Contribute to A2R Master Data quality and consistency in perimeter (PCoA, tax MD)


• Responsible for Income Tax and deferred tax calculation by IFRS and statutory GAAP, in preparation of related tax returns


• Ensure that all recurring and non-recurring tax items are collected, tax accounts reconciled and tax Manual Journal Entries (MJE) booked


• Perform preparation of tax reporting at Group and country levels


• Support tax audits, internal and external audits


• Prepare ad-hoc tax reports and analysis


• Ensure compliance of processes, transactions and reports with CHC/Corporate accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements


• Execute operational KPIs and pro-actively alert execution issues.


• Supervise and coach more junior accountants.


• Provide expertise and coaching.


• Contribute to resource allocation for effective and efficient delivery.


• Demonstrate values of CHC business and culture of internal client.


• Contribute to A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to tax services.


• Contribute to development of Process vision, strategy and objectives defined globally.


• Gather and apply best practice to process.


• Support benchmarking activities.


• Contribute to implementation of policies and procedures governing processes.


• Provide process expertise to relevant stakeholders as required and when needed.


• Contribute to review ITS tool and make proposal to improve, reduce # tools when needed.


• Improve user experience to perform their job more efficiently.


• Communicates with Hub management.


• Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/ SOX standards are met.

About you

Experience: 10+ years experience in tax accounting preferably in an international multicultural environment Good understanding of GL Accounting, monthly closure and reporting activities Understanding of IFRS and local GAAPs, USGAAP Strong deductive and analytical skills Skills: Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP (iSHift, CEP) and other accounting applications Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end-to-end mindset Attentive to customer needs and feedback Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks for oneself and junior accountants Attentive to detail and works with precision. Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent Role model / coach to junior accountants Transversal mindset and ability to work across processes, geographies, languages, cultures, business maturity levels Education: Graduate degree in accounting or finance Languages: Fluency in English mandatory.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world. If you’re ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you. We are challengers. We are Opella.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.