Senior Tax Specialist

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Location:

Tampa, Florida Join Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Tax Specialist and play a pivotal role within our Latin America team. We are looking for a seasoned professional to oversee tax compliance and reporting for the region, encompassing transfer pricing documentation, intercompany transaction analysis, and tax provision support. This position requires ensuring accurate applications of tax treaties and withholding tax, while maintaining robust e-invoicing and tax compliance processes. The candidate should have more than 6 years of experience in accounting or corporate tax roles, with fluency in English and Spanish, demonstrating a meticulous approach and the ability to work effectively within a multinational corporation or professional firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Transfer Pricing and Tax Documentation

Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for transfer pricing reports in alignment with local and international standards. Conduct analysis and prepare schedules for permanent and temporary items to ensure accurate reporting. Preparer documentation to support the analysis of profitability templates and defense file to sustain positions. Intercompany Transactions

Prepare detailed schedules and perform analysis of intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and company policies. Withholding Tax and Tax Treaty Compliance

Execute and oversee controls to verify the correct application of tax treaties and withholding tax on foreign suppliers. Ensure all applicable deductions comply with local and international tax laws. Tax Provision and Reporting

Support the preparation of ASC 740 tax provisions for Latin American jurisdictions, ensuring precise and timely submissions. Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries for tax payments, statutory tax provisions, and manage tax balance tracking accurately. Supervise monthly e-invoicing controls to ensure compliance and accuracy. Forecasting and cash flow

Support the forecast preparation to determine tax payments annual estimations. Prepare and supervise tax cost center spending, PO utilization for Latam Region. SharePoint Management and Coordination

Supervise access to SharePoint, ensuring tax compliance information is kept up-to-date and properly uploaded. Coordinate with internal and external teams to gather and disseminate relevant tax compliance documentation. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvements in tax compliance and reporting. Stay informed on evolving tax laws, treaties, and regulations impacting Bristol Myers Squibb, applying this knowledge to compliance efforts. Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting; postgraduate degree is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or tax, within a corporation or firm environment.

Technical Knowledge:

Proficient understanding of transfer pricing regulations and tax treaty applications. Experience with ASC 740 tax provisions. Proficiency in preparing and managing journal entries and statutory tax provisions. Language Skills:

Fluency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

Technology:

Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, OneSource Tax stream and tax research tools. Familiarity with SharePoint and Alteryx is a plus.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse and remote teams.

Attention to Detail:

Demonstrated capability in maintaining accuracy and compliance in tax records and documentation ensuring timeframes.

Behavioral Competencies:

Problem-Solving:

Ability to independently identify and resolve complex tax-related challenges. Proactive to identify and implement process efficiencies.

Proactive Approach:

Shows initiative in identifying areas for process improvement and driving changes.

Collaboration:

Works collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Organized:

Capable of balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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