Company Description

 

 

Job Description

About the Role

As a Corporate Tax Accountant in the Finance and Accounting department, your main focus will be the responsibility for all aspects of federal, state & local management of Tax & VAT compliance and Tax & VAT reporting processes in Mexico for all Mexican entities. You will play a key role in ensuring adherence to both local and international tax laws, transfer pricing policies, and practices.

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of Tax & VAT regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with complex data sets to ensure accurate and timely compliance. In this role you will be collaborating closely with the Global Indirect tax lead, focusing on compliance and value generation in relation to indirect taxes in Mexico, with potentially involvement in other South American jurisdictions. As a key contributor, you will ensure that our business not only meets local regulatory standards but also aligns with global tax strategies to enhance overall business performance.

This hybrid role reports into our Accounting Manager for MX-CO-EC and is based out of Mexico City Support Office.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with...

Conduct deep dives into financial data to assess, refine, and maintain VAT compliance across the entire supply chain and accounting processesOversee the accurate preparation, submission, and reconciliation of VAT returns, ensuring all filings meet local regulatory requirements and deadlinesPerform comprehensive research on local VAT regulations, ensuring these requirements are clearly communicated to both Central and Local teams for consistent complianceCollaborate with various stakeholders to optimize VAT-related processes, identifying and implementing new solutions that enhance efficiency and complianceLead the implementation, testing, and training phases for new VAT processes within the region, ensuring all teams are equipped to handle the new procedures effectivelyRegularly review and analyze VAT filings to ensure ongoing compliance, promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues that ariseEnsure accurate management and analysis of complex data sets to support VAT compliance, reporting, and decision-making processesWork closely with various departments to align VAT processes with broader business strategies, ensuring that compliance efforts support overall business goalsPerforms and updates transfer pricing studies to establish benchmark profitability levelsPartners with individuals both within and outside tax to achieve corporate objectives with a transfer pricing impactEnsures staff is well informed, keeps up with changes in tax laws and interpretations and continues professional educationOversees the sales and use tax responsibilities of the Company including the preparation, calculation, review, and payment of income tax liabilities and returnsResearches, analyzes, and effectively resolves complex tax issuesMay perform other activities related to the position

 

Qualifications

And people who have...

Strong background in finance or accounting. A university degree in a relevant field is a plusAt least 5 years of experience focusing on Indirect tax/VAT / Income taxes, particularly within the Mexican market and transference prices knowledgeProficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAPFluent in both Spanish and EnglishFamiliarity with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI and ExcelBasic knowledge of Mexican corporate income tax is a plus but not requiredPrior work experience in a Retail company preferred or Big Accounting - Fiscal  firm  as Deloitte, KPMG, E&YRobust knowledge of Income Taxes &VAT, Withholding Tax and other indirect tax regulations specific to Mexico, with additional knowledge of South American tax laws highly preferredProven problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and organized approach to tasksExperience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within diverse teamsAbility to succinctly communicate in writing, effectively interact, and explain complex tax issues in straightforward language to business and finance senior management

Additional Information

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

​We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).​In addition to our global benefits, our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits.

​We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability 

We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years 

You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues 

We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work 

You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits 

We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community 

JOIN US​

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

​Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.