Job Description

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X

We make a difference

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Tax Management team is seeking a Tax Manager in México City, México.

Accountabilities

• Lead and own the Mexico Tax function, ensuring robust compliance while continuously strengthening tax strategy, governance and risk management in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
• Ensure close collaboration and engagement with local country Business and Finance organization as well as regional and global Group Tax function including Transfer Pricing and Tax Reporting operations, maintaining a highly compliant culture through continuous improvement and engagement with internal & external stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage the profit level of Mexican SYNGENTA entities in cooperation with global Transfer Pricing team.
• Drive the implementation of global tax strategy and risk management frameworks in Mexico, adapting them to local business realities and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Support Head of Tax in special corporate projects like M&A, APA filings, divestments, capital injections, dividend distribution, etc.
• Represent Group Tax in leadership meetings, risk committees and other senior management forums.
• Monitor external regulatory and internal business developments and initiatives to ensure tax compliance and mitigate tax risks for the Group.
• Support tax audits / litigations and actively contribute to the building/maintenance of strong and positive relationships with local tax authorities and external advisors.
• Build, lead and develop a fit-for-purpose Mexican tax team, thriving to provide value and advice to the business while keeping high level of regulatory tax compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Expert knowledge in Mexican tax system ideally gained in one of the Big4s, combined with inhouse experience in a multinational company.
• Strong finance, statutory accounting and tax reporting knowledge; and understanding of underlying operational processes, system and data requirements.
• Experience in Agri business sector would be a differentiator.
• Fluent Spanish and English are a must.
• Proven tax leader with the ability to shape, streghen and evolve the Mexico Tax function, building sustainable processes and developing high-performing teams.
• SAP.
• Tax reporting.

Personal capabilities

• Leadership skills are essential for the position.
• Comfortable to deal with stakeholders at different levels in the organization. Strong and effective communication in relation to key stakeholders, including senior managers at local, regional and global levels.
• Can-do mindset to identify and solve problems.

Leadership & Impact

In addition to strong technical tax expertise, proven leadership capabilities are a critical requirement for this role. While reporting to the Head of Tax for Argentina & Mexico this position goes beyond technical execution and requires a leader with a strong track record of building, motivating, developing and leading high-performing teams, driving accountability, and setting clear priorities in a complex environment.

Equally important is the ability to effectively manage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, building trusted relationships and partnering cross-functionally to support strategic business objectives.

Solid experience in people leadership and stakeholder management will be essential for success in this position.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Important:

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability

*This position will not provide relocation support.

*This position will require immediate availability.

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