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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Tax Specialist Andean & CenAm
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About this Position
The Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate compliance with all tax obligations of the company in Guatemala. This role oversees the preparation, review, filing, and reporting of taxes, ensuring adherence to local tax regulations and corporate policies. The position also supports tax audits, manages relationships with regulatory authorities, and identifies opportunities to mitigate tax risks and enhance compliance processes.
Working closely with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other business functions, the Tax Specialist provides tax advisory support, contributes to tax planning initiatives, and drives continuous improvements in tax-related processes to support the organization's operational and strategic objectives.
What you´ll do
- Ensure the accurate calculation, recording, and reporting of applicable taxes, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and other local tax obligations.
- Execute recurring tax processes and ensure compliance with established tax filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Perform tax reconciliations and support monthly and annual financial closing activities.
- Manage tax recovery processes and monitor tax credits and receivable balances.
- Maintain up-to-date tax documentation and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits, as well as inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
- Coordinate and follow up on tax filings, procedures, and communications with the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT).
- Provide tax advisory and support to Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other business functions.
- Participate in process optimization, tax compliance, and tax planning initiatives.
- Coordinate activities with external tax advisors and regulatory entities as required.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or related finance functions.
- Experience working in multinational companies or tax/audit consulting firms is highly preferred.
- Advanced English proficiency
- Strong knowledge of Guatemalan tax regulations and statutory tax reporting requirements.
- Experience managing VAT (IVA), Corporate Income Tax (ISR), withholding taxes, and other recurring tax obligations.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience supporting tax audits and responding to requests from tax authorities.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26103420
Job Locations: Guatemala, Guatemala City
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.