Indirect Tax Analyst

Role Overview

The Indirect Tax Analyst plays a critical role in managing the operational aspects of indirect tax compliance within the LATAM and US regions. This position focuses on handling the complexities of drop shipments, interstate transactions, and cross-border movements — ensuring proper tax determination, reporting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The analyst will work within the FSSC to ensure indirect tax processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with local tax legislation and global policies. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of indirect tax implications across supply chain scenarios, and the ability to collaborate across finance, logistics, and tax functions globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit VAT, GST, and Sales & Use Tax returns for LATAM and US entities, ensuring compliance with local filing deadlines and accuracy of reporting.
• Handle tax treatment and documentation for drop shipment transactions, ensuring correct identification of the tax nexus, invoicing flows, and exemptions.
• Manage indirect tax reporting for interstate and cross-border transactions, validating that correct tax rates and codes are applied based on origin and destination rules.
• Ensure appropriate tax determination for multi-leg transactions, including third-party logistics and intercompany sales.
• Perform tax reconciliations for VAT, ICMS, IPI, and Sales & Use Tax accounts to ensure accurate reflection in the general ledger.

2. Data Management & System Integrity

• Review and validate tax code assignments within ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle) to ensure correct handling of interstate, import/export, and drop shipment transactions.
• Coordinate with IT and Tax Technology teams to maintain and test indirect tax configurations, including tax condition records and jurisdiction mappings.
• Utilize tax automation tools (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE, Sovos, or Avalara) to improve accuracy and efficiency in tax calculation and filing processes.
• Support data extraction, validation, and transformation for tax audits, filings, and reconciliations.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Regional Indirect Tax Teams, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to ensure accurate tax handling in complex trade flows.
• Work with local finance teams and external tax advisors to address local regulatory nuances related to drop shipments and cross-border activity.
• Support import/export documentation reviews to ensure indirect tax requirements are met (e.g., customs value, invoice flow, and country-of-origin compliance).
• Provide guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams on tax determination for supplier and customer invoices involving interstate and cross-border shipments.

4. Controls, Audit, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX and internal audit standards) for all indirect tax activities.
• Support external and internal audits, providing data, documentation, and explanations as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in indirect tax processes.
• Participate in system upgrades, rollouts, and process standardization projects that impact tax operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• Professional tax or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in Indirect Tax Operations, Compliance, or Accounting, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Proven experience with drop shipment tax handling, interstate commerce, and cross-border transaction taxation in LATAM (e.g., Brazil ICMS/IPI, Mexico IVA) and/or the US.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and tax automation software (Vertex, ONESOURCE, Sovos, or Avalara).
• Understanding of import/export trade flows, customs interface, and tax documentation requirements.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or similar data analytics tools desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency a strong advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of indirect tax implications for multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Collaboration: Ability to bridge finance, logistics, and tax functions effectively.
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled at identifying root causes of reconciliation issues and transaction anomalies.
• Ownership: Proactive approach to managing complex tax scenarios and meeting deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Passion for process efficiency, automation, and knowledge sharing.