Team Leader Tax

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Key Responsibilities – São Paulo, Brazil

As part of our Tax team based in São Paulo, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and supporting strategic tax initiatives across Brazil and other jurisdictions. Your responsibilities may include:

• Deep knowledge of Brazilian tax laws and international tax treaties.
• Hands-on experience in Brazilian tax compliance for both indirect and direct taxes.
• Ability to prepare tax calculations for review by external advisors (e.g., EY and Deloitte).
• Solid understanding of tax accounting, including deferred tax calculations (Annual and Half-Year) under IFRS and BRGAAP.
• Experience with accounting reconciliations for tax GL accounts using SAP and Blackline.
• Familiarity with audit processes conducted by Brazilian tax authorities, in coordination with external advisory firms.
• Strong command of key Brazilian taxes: IRPJ, CSLL, ISS, PIS, COFINS, and ICMS.
• Ability to review and coordinate SPED obligations, municipal requirements (withholding tax), IBGE, and BACEN reporting.
• Understanding of Transfer Pricing report processes, with support from external specialists.
• Capacity to review and advise on internal tax-related queries from other departments regarding the treatment of specific operations and business activities.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for a seasoned tax professional with:

• A background in Accounting or Tax, with at least 6 years of experience in Brazilian tax (local and international), including tax accounting under IFRS and BRGAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with SAP, HFM, and SPED systems.

• Advanced English; Spanish is a plus.

• Knowledge of Brazilian tax laws and tax treaties.

• Brazilian tax compliance (indirect and direct taxes).
• Prepare tax calculations to be reviewed by external advisors (EY and Deloitte).
• Tax accounting knowledge (deferred taxes). Annual and Half-Year deferred tax calculations (IFRS and BRGAAP).
• Accounting reconciliations for tax GL accounts (SAP/Blackline)
• Knowledge of Tax authorities' audits processes with advisory of external Firms.
• Great knowledge on IRPJ, CSLL, ISS, PIS, COFINS and ICMS
• Review and coordinate SPED, municipal obligations (withholding tax), IBGE and BACEN
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing reports process with support from external specialists.
• Review and coordinate internal questions of other areas in relation to tax treatment of certain operations and business.
• Prepare Tax Forecast and Budget.
• Knowledge of changes proposed by the Federal Government due to the Tax Reform related to CBS, IBS and electronic invoicing.
• Experience in transnational or global entities.
• Excellent communication skills and team cooperation

Hybrid Remote

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Finance Systems, Financial Reporting And Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements Preparation, Initiative, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Taxation Accounting, Tax Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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