Job Description:

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for executing the day-to-day direct and indirect tax activities for the assigned business units in Mexico, ensuring that business units meet their tax objectives and obligations, such as tax compliance and reporting, tax controversies, and tax planning. This role involves ensuring compliance and reporting deadlines are met in a timely manner with correct tax reporting and filing with relevant tax authorities for all applicable taxes, including but not limited to corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT, and other similar direct and indirect taxes. Additionally, the Tax Analyst will work closely with Business Unit S&F teams, MGSF teams, Global Tax teams, and Tax Advisors to ensure the smooth execution of tax activities.

What are we looking for?Responsible for executing the day-to-day direct and indirect tax activities for the assigned business units in Mexico, ensuring that business units meet their tax objectives and obligations (e.g., tax compliance & reporting, tax controversies and tax planning).Ensure compliance and reporting deadlines are met in a timely manner with correct tax reporting and filing with relevant tax authorities for all applicable taxes including but not limited to corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT and such other similar direct and indirect taxes.Work closely with Business Unit S&F teams, MGSF teams, Global Tax teams and Tax Advisors to ensure smooth execution of tax activities.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Responsible for preparation of all regional income tax returns (for specific Mars entities)Responsible for preparation of all regional VAT and other indirect tax returns (for specific Mars entities)Preparation of GAM submissions (for specific Mars entities)

Tax Controversy

At all times, follow the Principle of Mutuality in engaging with both internal (Business Units, Global Tax teams and external stakeholders (Tax Advisors, Tax Authorities).Ensure Tax Manager is informed of any notice for tax assessment or audit.Ensure terms of engagement with Tax Advisors to represent Business Unit is line with global engagement arrangement with our Global Tax Advisors.Prepare responses to queries from local tax authorities in relation to tax audits or assessments by communicating with corporate tax teams and coordinating review and submission of supporting documents and responses in line with the tax defense strategy.Managing Tax RisksResponsible for preparing tax audit responses for regional tax matters.Follow the framework for internal and external control and governance in tax management.Implement tax risk control initiatives including annual self-assessment to identify, evaluate and mitigate tax exposure.Support Execution of tax strategies and support implementation of tax projects initiated from Global Tax.

What can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.