Accounting & Tax Manager

About the role

Aplazo, Mexico’s leading buy‑now‑pay‑later platform, is seeking an Accounting & Tax Manager to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and ensure full compliance with Mexican tax regulations. The role reports directly to senior finance leadership and works on‑site in Mexico City.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly tax returns (VAT/IVA, ISR, electronic accounting, withholdings) and annual informational filings (DIOT, annual tax return, third‑party transaction reports).
• Maintain the tax obligations calendar, identify fiscal compliance risks, and act proactively to mitigate them.
• Serve as the primary liaison with SAT for audits, formal requests, and on‑site visits, managing the tax mailbox and responding to authority communications.
• Coordinate annual external audits and collaborate with internal audit teams to address observations and ensure documented controls.
• Own end‑to‑end accounts payable, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment runs, and AP sub‑ledger reconciliation.
• Manage travel & expense (T&E) policy compliance, employee reimbursements, and corporate‑card reconciliation.
• Oversee accounts receivable, billing, cash application, aging monitoring, and collection activities.
• Drive the month‑end close process, reconciling bank, PSP, and intercompany accounts on schedule.

Required profile

• Strong background in accounting and tax compliance under Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF/MFRS).
• Proven experience managing VAT (IVA), income tax (ISR), electronic accounting, and DIOT filings.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating external audits and implementing internal controls.
• Ability to lead AP, AR, T&E, and month‑end close processes in a fast‑growing fintech environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and proactive risk‑identification mindset.

Required skills

• Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF/MFRS)
• VAT (IVA) and Income Tax (ISR) compliance
• Electronic accounting and DIOT filing
• Accounts payable management
• Travel & expense (T&E) processing
• Accounts receivable and collections
• Month‑end close and bank reconciliation
• Audit coordination and internal control documentation