VAT Tax Compliance Manager
ByteDance
Compliance / Regulatory
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Responsibilities
Position Summary The VAT Tax Manager – Brazil will be responsible for managing and overseeing all indirect tax compliance activities related to Brazilian operations, with a focus on ICMS, ISS, PIS, and COFINS. This role is primarily execution-oriented, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, payments, and statutory reporting in full compliance with local regulations. The position will play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audits, and ensuring data integrity across systems. The VAT Tax Manager will work closely with Accounting, Finance, and external advisors to ensure compliance obligations are met efficiently and consistently. Please submit your resume in English to be considered. - Manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance processes, including preparation, review, and submission of ICMS, ISS, PIS, and COFINS returns. - Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and reconciliation of tax accounts. - Oversee tax accounting for indirect taxes, ensuring proper booking and alignment with statutory filings. - Monitor compliance calendars and ensure all obligations (federal, state, and municipal) are met. - Support tax audits, inspections, and information requests from tax authorities, coordinating documentation and responses. - Liaise with external service providers and advisors to ensure quality and consistency in compliance deliverables. - Review and validate tax data extracted from ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness. - Coordinate with our BPO all the information exchange process and daily calculation. - Identify compliance risks, inconsistencies, or process gaps, and implement corrective actions. - Maintain and improve internal controls related to indirect tax processes. - Support implementation and maintenance of tax technology tools and ERP systems. - Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proper implementation in compliance routines. - Prepare and maintain documentation supporting tax positions taken in compliance filings. - Collaborate with internal teams (Accounting, FP&A, Operations) to ensure proper tax treatment in day-to-day transactions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s) - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or Economics. - At least 5 years of experience in Brazilian indirect tax compliance (ICMS, ISS, PIS, COFINS) and routine filings. - Deep understanding of SPED obligations and proven experience managing tax audits and interactions with authorities. - Solid experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and specialized tax reporting tools. - Proactive profile able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within lean, fast-paced teams. - Strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset with excellent cross-functional communication skills. - Fluency in both English and Portuguese is required. Preferred Qualification(s) - Master’s degree or specialization in Taxation is a plus. - Preferably in multinational companies or professional consulting firms.
Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
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