Tax Sr. Analyst

Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica · Full time
Posted:
12-Mar-2025
Function:
Finance
Location:
Escazu, San Jose
Contract type:
Regular Employee
Country:
Costa Rica
Job Type:
Full time
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Senior Tax Compliance Analyst, you will be working with VAT, CIT and other taxes from NAM countries (with the special focus on USA), ensuring the filings are submitted on time, tracking tax law changes, and implementing accordingly. The candidate will be responsible to perform transactional and analytical tasks, generating reports, performing month end close tax activities, preparation of tax returns and other tax compliance external and internal processes for the company globally. This role will help you increase the knowledge in tax by working with different markets, different tax professionals and tax advisors.  Also, this position helps the person to develop different soft skills due to the high interaction across many functions (Finance & Non-Finance) as a resource to the international markets and SSC. The candidate will deal with confidential and sensitive data and must ensure conformity with policies, procedures, and regulations of Bacardi and external government agencies.

ABOUT YOU

This role is for you if you are a tax professional looking for a step up in your tax career to learn about other tax legislations and tax processes, with strong analytical and diagnostic skills, curious to challenge the status quo and with an excellent customer service mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

·       Extraction and review of data from SAP or any other sources for the preparation of the local fillings.

·       Responsible for the quality and timely submission of the data the supports the tax filings and requirements

·       Coordinate the information flow from and to the local finance teams and the local advisors as applicable.

·       Timely and accurate filing of the tax filings/returns with the Tax Authorities.

·       Review and approval of some tax filings prepared by the Junior Tax Analyst.

·       Assist with the completion of the tax worksheets for the purpose of Corporate consolidation in Bermuda.

·       Coordination of the tax payments derived from the tax filings – thresholds.

·       Coordination with Bacardi Enterprise Services (BES) of any information required for the filings and ensuring that the information received from BES is correct for the purpose of the filings and returns.  Work with BES in case information needs to be corrected or processes re-designed as necessary.

·       Prepare the reconciliations of the tax accounts on a monthly and yearly basis.

·       Assistance with respect to tax technology and implementation of new and more efficient ways of working

·       Documentation, implementation and improvement of processes and flows of information for the purpose of generating tax filings/returns.

·       Keep updated with regards to changes in the law or internally that impact the filings/returns.

·       Collaborate on the implementation of tax law changes and internal or external audits

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

·       University degree in Accounting or Business Administration

·       Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

·       Strong accounting skills.  

·       Previous experience in tax filings-reporting– tax returns: 2-3 years at least.

·       Previous accounting experience beyond tax: 2-3 years at least.

·       Previous experience in tax accounting, tax provisions and corporate income tax

·       USA tax filings experience (1099, 1042, Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, Annual Returns, Beverage Tax, etc)

·       Previous experience with SAP is a must

·       Previous experience in Shared Services environment- preferred

·       Must be fluent in English (another language is a plus)

·       Analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

·       High level of attention to details.

Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work assigned

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

·       High level of attention to details with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audiences

·       Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

·       Intellectual curiosity; always peeling back the layers and asking “why”

·       Operate and orchestrate seamlessly within the matrix

leadership agility

leadership agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

perks of working with us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan
  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our CultureOur Culture

BE Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKEFamily

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE AFounder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

Life Inside BacardiLife Inside Bacardi

Life Inside Bacardi
Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

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