Tax Specialist (1-year contract) - VAT Refund at Ikano Group · Mexico…

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand , Philippines and Mexico and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

Technical and Tax Knowledge

• Mastery of the VAT Law- solid experience in determining credit balances, accreditation and deduction requirements.
• Hands -on experience with the Electronic Refund Form (FED) through the SAT portal.
• Ability to responds to SAT information and documentation requirements derived from refund requests.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT refund requests.
• Perform accounting data reconciliations for accurate submission to the SAT.

Qualifications

Experience and professional profile

• Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting or related field
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in tax or fiscal compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Hands-on experience with Electronic Refund Forms (FED) and SAT portal systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Capacity to analyze large volumes of information
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Basic to Intermediate English Communication is advantageous to deal with internal stakeholders

Additional Information

This position is based in Mexico City and offers a rare opportunity to be part of the establishment of IKEA in a whole new market. You will have the opportunity to help to our tax deparment for improve. All as part of a caring and open culture where we live our values, work hard, have fun and operate with a long-term perspective. Because here opportunities arise and growth follows.