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Job Number #173821 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
The Compliance Tax Specialist is responsible for managing and facilitating the accurate preparation and filing of the company's tax forms. This role focuses heavily on local compliance, income tax, anti-money laundering, and e-invoicing advisory, ensuring adherence to regulations and mitigating compliance risks. The specialist also supports the implementation of planning tax and legal defense in tax audits.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of tax calculations, estimates, and provisions for Income Tax and VAT to ensure their timely and accurate filing to determine the amount to be paid for tax contributions federal, state and municipal.
Maintain tax balances on the general ledger, of the direct and indirect contributions, as well as withholding tax, applying accounting standards of the United States of America and Mexico
Liaise with internal and external auditors as needed
Ensure strict compliance with anti-money laundering reporting and regulatory requirements
Act as the internal expert and advisor on e-invoicing (CFDIs), guiding other business areas and ensuring compliance with local invoicing laws.
Support in responding to tax requirements and audits
Support in the implementation of tax planning
Provides tax advice to different functions of the company for compliance with tax obligations.
Follow industry trends, track legislative changes related to taxes, and implement the impact of new laws on tax liabilities
Required qualifications:
Accounting / Finance / Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in Tax compliance / In-house counsel
In-depth knowledge of Mexican tax laws, international tax principles, and financial accounting standards (US GAAP and Local)
Advanced English Level
Excel ·
SAP
Preferred qualifications:
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Make More Smiles. We are Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. For over 200 years, we've poured our care into creating a future where everyone has more reasons to smile. CP People develop, produce, distribute and sell essential health & hygiene products and pet nutrition offerings through brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in
promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing
plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and
improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program,
which has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991.