Tax Coordinator LATAM (fixed term contract for 9 months)

Location 

Montevideo, Uruguay.

We make a difference 

Purpose:

• Assure correct, timely and proper submission and substantiation of tax returns and other filings;

• Maintain highly compliant culture through continuous review and improvement of functional processes and engagement with local Business Finance and other internal stakeholders;

• Supervise, train and coach tax analysts within the team;

• Control and improve tax operational tasks and adapt to business and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

Tax functional:

• Prepare and review tax compliance obligations and filings in rapidly changing and complex tax regulatory environment and ensure compliance with Global Syngenta Standards (GSM) and other applicable Tax policies and procedures.

• Implement new tax reporting requirements for regional jurisdictions in scope on a timely basis.

• Support effective adherence and sustainable implementation of Tax Operations related risk management measures and controls.

• Support Tax Territory Manager for providing required tax technical expertise/advise.

• Provide necessary support to local teams in case of tax audits or other information request from tax authorities.

People Development:

• Build and maintain high level of tax operation know-how and expertise in the team and promote compliance culture through training and other relevant initiatives across Finance organization.

• Manage the team effectively, develop and retain the right capabilities within the team.

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

Experience required for the job

• Good knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and operational filing requirements gained in consultancy firms or multinational companies.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles.

• Good understanding of Syngenta tax processes and strategies.

• SAP or equivalent ERP hands on experience.

• Good statutory accounting and tax reporting / IFRS knowledge.

• Solid Excel and data analytical skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Team player with motivation to drive and improve our Tax Operations function.

Minimum education and critical knowledge required for the job

• CPA, Graduate in Commerce, Legal or similar. Diploma in Taxation preferred.

• Fluent English is a must and knowledge of other languages is advantage.

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Important: 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta promotes an inclusive culture that embraces differences in all its forms. Here we believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to be the best versions of themselves, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. All candidates qualified for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

** Fixed term contract for 9 months. 

*This position will require immediate availability.

* This position will not provide relocation support.

This job posting is covered by Section 1 of Law # 19691 of labor promotion for persons with disabilities.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life