At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
How will you make an impact in this role?
This position, based in Mexico City, will support the Tax Manager in all tax compliance and tax accounting matters review for both corporate income tax and Value Added Taxes for all Mexican legal entities with the support of external resources.
· Overall responsibility for the timely preparation and initial review of VAT returns prepared by 3rd party
· Supporting tax manager with statutory audits (including annual tax provision and Dictamen Fiscal)
· Oversee the monthly reconciliation processes in support of the Income Tax and VAT returns
· Provide support to Tax Controversy Managers for tax authority audits primarily with respect to providing layouts of revenues and expenses in accordance with the requirements
· Work collaboratively with and support the central tax compliance and tax accounting teams as necessary
· Work collaboratively with and support the controversy and planning/advisory teams as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Post-secondary degree in accounting with a minimum 4+ years’ experience in VAT/Income Tax compliance and accounting.
· Experience in creating layouts in accordance with tax authorities’ requirements.
· Experience in digital invoicing connectivity for revenues and expenses.
· Experience in Mexican GAAP and US GAAP tax accounting.
· Strong interpersonal skills, natural collaborator who can engage with multiple stakeholders.
· Experience with a Big 4 firm and/or multinational is preferred.
· Microsoft Office skills including a strong capability in Excel and Power Point.
· Intermediate English, written and spoken.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.