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BlackRock Associate, Corporate Tax (LatAm) in Mexico City, Mexico
About this role
Business Unit Overview:
The LATAM Tax Group is responsible for managing the corporate tax compliance and other income tax affairs for BlackRock corporate entities. This includes managing LATAM tax policy, strategy, risk, compliance, and accounting.
Purpose/Background:
Sitting with BlackRock's LATAM Tax Group, this role will play a critical part in supporting the LATAM tax compliance and tax accounting affairs for BlackRock’s LATAM business (Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Dominican Republic).
The role will involve close interactions with other internal teams and external advisors to proactively manage the tax compliance for the region. The role will principally involve the coordination of BlackRock’s monthly and annual tax returns across the region.
The role offers the opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external; provide thought leadership across BlackRock’s income tax processes, controls and use of tax technology; support with tax audits; be involved in a variety of project work – both tax (income tax and VAT) specific and firm-wide.
We’re looking for a highly skilled, qualified tax professional, who is well organized, has very strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple work streams with varied deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the corporate income tax compliance obligations of BlackRock corporate entities in LATAM, including but not limited to monthly and annual corporate tax as well as the associated audits
Support the Global VAT team on specific requirements for the region
Address corporate income tax queries from the local tax authorities, and manage local tax disputes, litigations and appeals
Work closely with Controllers on providing data do the external compliance advisors and provide tax support as appropriate
Support tax accounting related activities, including but not limited to preparation of monthly/year-end tax provisions under US and local GAAPs, assisting Global Tax on quarterly ETR forecasts, as well as analysing and explaining to stakeholders on any fluctuation in ETR. posting adjustments to the general ledger; ensuring prompt resolution of any accounting issues; completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations; responding to queries from external auditors
Supporting with tax audits, and BlackRock’s responses to tax authority requests and manage tax invitation (Mexico) as and when arises
Actively contributing to the development and enhancement of income tax processes and controls
Responding to income tax queries from business groups, external advisors, and other stakeholders
Supporting with project work, both indirect tax specific and the indirect tax aspects of wider organisational initiatives
Involve in ad hoc project as the need arises
Supporting any tax technology initiatives
Experience/Competencies:
Minimum of 3 years’ continuous experience working with tax compliance
Ability to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written form (English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
Ability to develop a network and collaborative working relationships across multiple teams internally, and with external tax advisors
Highly organised, strong attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage multiple work streams to ensure all deadlines are met
Team player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibility and be proactive.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Skills/Qualifications:
University degree and/or professional qualification in accounting and/or tax Experience working in Financial Services and/or a multinational organisation advantageous
Experience of Oracle preferred, but not essential
Competent in use of Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced formulas and pivot tables
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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