Tax Specialist

About the role

The Tax Specialist will ensure full compliance with all tax obligations of the company operating in Mexico, with a focus on the automotive sector. This role is responsible for accurate tax calculation, reporting, payment, and risk management while supporting audits and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Manage VAT refund requests and submit INEGI and Ministry of Economy reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) and other authorities.
• Handle electronic accounting and DIOT monthly presentations to SAT.
• Reconcile payroll with accounting and oversee transfer‑pricing and contract management.
• Calculate, review, and reconcile Corporate Income Tax (ISR), VAT/IVA, withholding taxes, and other applicable taxes.
• Coordinate internal and external tax audits and respond to authority inquiries.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Prepare tax reconciliations, support financial reporting, and apply tax incentives for the automotive industry.
• Provide tax support for foreign trade operations, imports, exports, and transfer‑pricing matters.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, HR, and Supply Chain teams.
• Prepare tax reports and presentations for finance leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master’s or specialization in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of corporate taxation experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Knowledge of foreign‑trade operations and IMMEX programs is a plus.
• Proven experience managing tax audits and interacting with tax authorities.

Required skills

• Corporate Income Tax (ISR) calculation and reporting
• Value Added Tax (VAT/IVA) compliance and refunds
• Transfer pricing analysis and documentation
• Electronic accounting and DIOT reporting
• Payroll reconciliation
• Tax audit coordination
• Foreign trade operations and IMMEX program knowledge