Tax Manager

Wella International; México; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wella International in Mexico is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead all indirect tax matters for the country, including VAT (IVA), CFDI invoicing, VAT withholding, electronic reporting, and SAT interactions. The role requires strong expertise in compliance, planning, and risk management.

You will collaborate with shared service centers, legal, procurement, and finance teams to optimize tax processes, manage audits, support M&A activity, and implement tax automation tools, with fluency in

Formación

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• 6–8 years indirect tax experience in Mexico.
• Experience with SAP and tax ERP systems.
• Big 4 or FMCG experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting for Mexico entities.
• Oversee monthly indirect tax filings, VAT refunds, and related statutory reporting.
• Advisory to business units on cross-border transactions and product flows.
• Manage tax audits, risk mitigation, documentation and controls.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, logistics, and finance teams on indirect tax matters.
• Support tax planning, optimization, and implementation of tax tech tools.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

SAP knowledge

Tax compliance

Project management

Leadership

Educación

Master’s degree in accounting/finance/taxation

CPA/CA/CFA certification preferred

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Role and JD of Indirect Tax Manager – Mexico

Department: Global Tax

Location: Mexico

Reports to: Global Indirect Tax Director

Type: Full time / Permanent

Scope:

The ITX resource shall be responsible for efficient management of all Indirect tax matters in Mexico including, tax compliance, planning, risk management and optimization activities. In detail, own all indirect tax matters specific to Mexico, including VAT (IVA), CFDI invoicing requirements, VAT withholding tax, electronic reporting, and SAT interactions. Also, he / she shall oversee VAT refund processes, including documentation strategy and management of tax authority, audits and internal reviews.

• Job description and key responsibilities:
• Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting
• Oversee and review monthly indirect tax filings for Mexico entities
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of indirect tax returns, reconciliations, VAT refunds and compliances related to statutory reporting.
• Manage indirect tax data quality and work closely with shared service centers and external service providers.
• Monitor tax payments and ensure full compliance with local deadlines and requirements.
• Provide monthly update to global Indirect Tax on progress, challenges and mitigation plans.
• Advisory & Business Support
• Provide indirect tax advisory to business units on new products, supply chain flows, and commercial transactions.
• Assess indirect tax implications of cross-border sales, e-commerce, if applicable.
• Support contract reviews for tax clauses, and invoicing requirements.
• Partner with legal, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams on indirect tax-related matters.
• Work closely with finance, intercompany and cross functional team members (like supply chain / customs) to support broader indirect tax strategy and compliance efforts.
• Risk management and audits
• Support indirect tax audits and inquiries from regional tax authorities.
• Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain proper tax documentation, audit trails, and compliance frameworks.
• Review tax controls, advise on remedial measures and implement process improvements.
• Tax planning and optimization
• Drive tax optimization strategies and VAT refunds / cashflow improvements.
• Analyse opportunities to streamline indirect tax processes
• Support M&A, restructuring, and business expansion projects from an indirect tax perspective.
• Review P&L of MX entities and identify optimization opportunities, related to post-sale rebates / discounts, input VAT / GST deductions, foreign VAT recovery, clean-up of dormant tax codes, etc.
• Systems, Process Improvement & Automation
• Partner with finance transformation teams to optimize tax reporting systems (tax engines, SAP, etc.).
• Enhance indirect tax processes, including automation, data accuracy, and controls.
• Implement tax technology tools to improve compliance efficiency.
• Regulatory Monitoring
• Monitor changes in indirect tax rules and assess impacts on business;
• To act as the bridge between global Indirect tax, local business and IT teams for implementation of indirect tax-related changes.
• Develop internal guidance and conduct training for finance and business (AP, AR, others) teams.
• Experience
• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional certification in taxation or accounting (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA,) is preferred.
• The candidate should have around 6 - 8 years of Indirect tax working knowledge in Mexico markets; experience with Big 4 and FMCG (beauty industry) company shall be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Proficiency with tax ERP systems like SAP are needed and working knowledge will be plus.
• Experience of managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Skills & Competencies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and tax coding process for Mexico
• Strong project management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Excellent and simple communication / collaboration skills to effectively collaborate with team members, third-party providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Preferred attributes
• Proactive and business-oriented mindset
• Strong relationship management and leadership skills
• High accountability and responsibility
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-tax experts
• Comfortable working with large datasets and tax automation tools.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, required
• Passionate and keen to learn