Tax Manager

NielsenIQ; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 379.687.000 - 569.530.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Descripción de la vacante

NielsenIQ in Colombia seeks a Manager, LATAM Tax to lead direct and indirect tax compliance across LATAM. You will oversee tax analysts, manage the regional calendar, and act as main contact for internal stakeholders, external advisers, and tax authorities.

This role blends people leadership with technical tax oversight in a multinational environment, with focus on ASC 740, tax provisioning, audits, and process improvements across LATAM.

Formación

• 6-9+ years of direct and/or indirect tax experience in a global or multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of LATAM tax laws and accounting standards.
• Experience with ASC 740 and tax provisioning.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading workstreams.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and tax tech is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Review and approve CIT and VAT returns and tax filings for LATAM.
• Own tax provision processes and reconcile current and deferred tax.
• Maintain tax accounts and ensure proper documentation and controls.
• Finalize Return-to-Provision templates and reconciliations.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Lead responses to tax audits and inquiries across jurisdictions.
• Coach and develop tax analysts and drive process improvements.
• Identify tax risk and escalate to senior finance leadership as needed.

Conocimientos

Direct tax

Indirect tax

ASC 740

Tax provisioning

Excel

SAP

Stakeholder management

Tax automation

Herramientas

SAP

Tax technology

Descripción del empleo

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what's happening now, what's happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That's why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Job Description

As Manager, LATAM Tax, you will lead and oversee the accurate, timely compliance with direct and indirect tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions in LATAM. You will manage and review the work of tax analysts, take ownership of the regional tax compliance calendar, and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities. This role combines people leadership with technical tax oversight, and offers a dynamic work environment within a multinational corporation operating in over 100 countries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns, withholding tax compliance, VAT compliance filings, and advance tax calculations and payments prepared by the team across LATAM jurisdictions.
• Own and manage tax provision processes for statutory and group reporting purposes (ASC 740), reviewing current and deferred tax calculations prepared by analysts.
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of tax accounts, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation and proper internal controls.
• Review and finalize Return-to-Provision templates and reconciliations in line with group requirements.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (R2R, FP&A, Treasury, Statutory Audit) and external consultants, ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting across the region.
• Lead responses to tax audits, assessments, and inquiries from tax authorities across jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and develop tax analysts, including reviewing their work product and supporting their professional growth.
• Drive the design, implementation, and testing of tax process improvements and automation initiatives across the region.
• Identify and help manage tax risk across LATAM jurisdictions, escalating key issues to senior finance leadership as appropriate.
• Provide support to the broader tax function as needed, including ad hoc assignments, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6-9+ years of relevant experience in direct and/or indirect tax within a global or multinational environment (industry, Big 4, or professional services), including prior experience reviewing others' work.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation laws and accounting standards across multiple LATAM jurisdictions.
• Solid experience with tax provisioning (ASC 740) and reconciliation of tax accounts under a multinational reporting framework.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring analysts, or leading workstreams, strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and tax technology/automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across finance, business, and external advisors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment on tax risk and the ability to manage competing priorities across jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus

Additional Information

NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

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