LATAM & Canada Tax Operations Specialist

Novartis AG; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Mexico City is seeking a Tax Operations Specialist to support tax compliance and operational activities across Latin America and Canada. You will collaborate with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal partners to strengthen controls and standardize processes, while applying data analysis and SAP to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance and proficiency in English, with strong analytical and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in tax compliance, tax operations, accounting, finance, or a comparable role.
• Knowledge of direct, indirect, and withholding taxes, including calculations and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Professional English proficiency with strong communication, teamwork, ethics and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file direct, indirect, and withholding tax returns on time.
• Perform tax calculations and reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain standardized tax processes, controls, and documentation across countries.
• Support tax-authority requests with internal partners and external advisors.
• Monitor tax and regulatory changes across LatAm and Canada; assess impacts.
• Use data analysis and SAP to strengthen compliance and reduce manual work.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Vertex

Job description

Novartis AG in Mexico City is seeking a Tax Operations Specialist to support tax compliance and operational activities across Latin America and Canada. You will collaborate with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal partners to strengthen controls and standardize processes, while applying data analysis and SAP to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance and proficiency in English, with strong analytical and communication skills to