Temporary Trade Compliance Analyst

Eaton; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Mexico City is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support VAT Certification and related compliance activities. You will handle Annex 30 monthly filings, memo accounts, and VAT credit monitoring while coordinating with Plants on inventory reconciliation and tariff classifications.

The role requires 2 years in foreign trade laws, strong Excel (macros) and Power BI skills, and fluency in English. This temporary 12‑month position is based at Mitikah and supports multiple legal entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International business, Law, or Foreign Trade.
• 2 years in foreign trade laws incl. IMMEX, VAT Certification, Annex 22/24/30.
• Proficient in Excel (macros) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Mexican VAT Certification compliance and file notices when required.
• Ensure monthly Annex 30 compliance by reviewing plant reports and validating filings.
• Monitor VAT credit and prepare data for memo accounts (e‑Accounting).
• Support reconciliation of Annex 24 inventory system vs ERP/physical inventory, including fixed assets.
• Analyze and manage addition of new tariff classifications and prepare SAT/AGACE requests.

Skills

Excel macros

Power BI

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International business / Law / Foreign Trade

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

What you’ll do:Job SummaryAs part of the VAT Certification team, the Trade Compliance Analyst will support the maintenance of the company's VAT Certification requirements, including: Annex 30 monthly compliance, memo accounts (e-accounting), virtual suppliers' tax compliance, and VAT credit monitoring, among others. The analyst will also support the reconciliation process of the Annex 24 inventory control system vs. ERP / physical inventory (including fixed assets) performed by the Plants, as well as the review, analysis, and filing of new tariff classifications (both sensitive and non-sensitive) required by the Plants' production processes.The VAT Certification team is responsible for ensuring that 17 Mexican businesses across 8 legal entities comply with all Mexican regulations regarding the temporary import and export of materials under the IMMEX and/or Maquiladora programs, representing roughly USD 2B in import/export activity per year. It also oversees Eaton's temporary imports and VAT Certification program to ensure continued acceptance in the program, protecting approximately USD 247M in annual benefit.Job ResponsibilitiesOversee that Mexican businesses comply with Mexican VAT Certification requirements, and prepare and file VAT Certification notices when required.Ensure monthly compliance with Annex 30 by reviewing the monthly reports received from the Plants, confirming they are filed on time and meet all applicable requirements, and validating definitive Annex 30 reports for refiling when applicable.Monitor VAT credit and prepare the information for memo accounts (e-accounting).Support the reconciliation process of the Annex 24 inventory control system vs. ERP / physical inventory, including fixed assets, performed by the Plants.Analyze and manage the addition of new tariff classifications, distinguishing between non-sensitive and sensitive good: prepare the authorization request before the SAT (AGACE)Support the correct maintenance and standardization of all supporting documentation related to the team's processes.Maintain accurate and updated information in the team's dashboards and other systems.Support the VAT Certification team in responding to SAT information requests related to temporary imports, and stay up to date with the Law and other regulations applicable to VATCertification and temporary inventory operations.Qualifications:Education level required:Bachelor’s degree or Degree-in-Progress Letter in International business / Law / Foreign Trade or a related field.2 years of experience in foreign trade laws, including: IMMEX program, VAT Certification and Annex 22, 24 and 30, among others.Proficient in Excel (macros) /Power BIFluent in EnglishTemporary position for 12 monthsMitikahSkills:Soft Skills:Developed sense of urgency.Ability to work under pressureStrong analytical capabilities.Experience at a Big Four recommended or trasnational company.