Regional Tax Director - LATAM

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

SGS

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SGS doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Master's degree
“Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Law.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Law. Professional certifications (CPA, CTA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred
10 + years in international taxation, with significant regional exposure (LATAM), ideally within a Big Four firm and multinational corporation.
Proven record leading regional tax teams or projects, managing advisors, and influencing executive stakeholders
International Taxation: Deep knowledge of direct, indirect, and transfer pricing rules, including permanent establishment (PE), thin capitalization, withholding taxes, VAT/GST, and cross-border taxation.
Tax Accounting & Reporting: Strong command of IFRS/US GAAP tax reporting requirements (e.g., deferred tax assets/liabilities, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances).
Tax Risk Management: Experience with tax audit defense, dispute resolution, appeals, court cases, and management of provisions in systems like Blika.
M&A Taxation: Expertise in tax due diligence, structuring, and integration, including tax clauses in S&P agreements and tax indemnities.
Tax Planning & Structuring: Ability to identify incentives, optimize legal entity structures, apply for tax rulings/APAs, and design tax-efficient financing structures
Strong business English and Spanish

The role

Support countries in the region as and when necessary:

during tax inspection - providing documents and reviewing answers to the authorities, meetings and negotiation with authorities, etc.
after tax inspection - review of assessment notes, support appeals, court cases, meetings and negotiation with authorities, etc
ad-hoc questions during the preparation of tax returns or during external audit
support countries on local tax compliance, in particular transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with the Head of Transfer Pricing and withholding tax
quarterly review of tax reporting (Form 18) incl. detailed analysis of deferred tax, prior year adjustments, tax losses, effective vs. statutory tax rates, tax risks, etc. on a country-by-country basis
managing local tax risks and provisioning required for consolidated financial statements of group (regular monitoring of all tax audits and review of Tax Risk Management in Blika tax platform
giving additional advice for all taxes and administrative issues, cross-border issues, P.E. issues, VAT registrations in other countries etc.
cross-border issues, examples: tax residence certificates, DTA application, filing for exemptions, permanent establishment issues, indirect taxation etc
applying tax ruling or Advanced Pricing Agreement
advice and review of tax due diligent works in M&A and reorganization; review tax clause or tax indemnity in S&P agreement
tax planning or incentive opportunity
providing Tax News with additional advise for taxes and administrative issues

providing tax sharing/training

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:

LATAM Business - Support business across all regions as and when necessary:

review cross-border contracts and provide advice on wording of tax clause, delivery terms, invoicing, etc.
review cross-border transactions with the client or between SGS affiliates (central billing) and provide advice on tax implications, in particular VAT, withholding tax and p.e. issues that may have an impact on the pricing
provide alternative structures
provide training on tax implications
provide information on the Group Taxation Portal
participate in conference calls with the client

What you'll do

Treasury; in particular inter-company loans and equity reconciliation
Finance, in particular inter-company Corporate Funding Model invoices and follow up on receipt of payments
Group Control, in particular Form 18 updates, Country by country reporting implementation and reconciliation Form
Corporate Development – in particular look for tax efficient structure
Legal – Re-Org and Global Contracts
Internal Audit team – support to the Internal Audit team
Local Finance organizations and regional controlling
Legal – Business Support

Tax Compliance

Regular review of Tax Risk Management / Tax Audit Risk followed by discussions with local Finance (in Blika Tax platform)
Regular review and up-date of CIT Tax Rates, VAT rates, withholding tax rates and further information with regards to the region

Tax Accounting & Tax Reporting

Assistance with completion of Form 18 for 5 quarterly reporting periods incl. HY, fast close and hard close Nov
Quarterly review of tax reporting (Form 18) incl. detailed analysis of deferred tax, prior year adjustments, tax losses, effective vs. statutory tax rates, tax risks, etc. on a country-by-country basis
Valuation allowances on deferred tax assets
Prepare business forecasts for loss making companies
Training in HFM form18 tax calculation

Projects - Support Corporate development in acquisition and divestment projects within the region

Adjust legal or financing structure regarding any country especially optimization of legal structures
Study new jurisprudence and tax legislation in the countries
Review and optimization of intercompany transactions
Tax review process in a number of countries in LATAM on an annual basis
Implement necessary solutions for compliance and necessary changes to tax rules in Boss or indirect tax reporting
Support Finance Transformation Team
Identify process improvements and highlight to Transformation Team
Advanced Pricing Agreement, mutual agreement procedure or the like (e.g. in Chile, Argentina, Brazil etc)

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Application
Recruitment team contact
With recruitment team
If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
Not every role
For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team

An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.

About SGS

SGS is a Swiss-headquartered multinational company and the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Founded in 1878, it operates across diverse industries including agriculture, construction, energy, manufacturing, mining, and public sector, providing services such as quality assurance, risk management, and sustainability solutions. With over 99,000 employees and a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, SGS is a category-defining player in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

In Spain, SGS has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, offering a wide range of technical and inspection roles. The company is known for its strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, making it a relevant employer for international professionals with backgrounds in engineering, environmental science, and industrial safety. SGS provides opportunities for career growth in a global environment, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network.

Industry: Testing & Certification
Founded: 1878
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 7 more
Website: sgs.com

Good to know if you are moving

SGS operates in over 140 countries, offering international professionals the chance to work in a truly global environment with potential for cross-border projects and career mobility.
The company provides extensive training and development programs, including language courses and technical certifications, which can be valuable for professionals relocating to Spain.
SGS has a structured career path with opportunities to progress from technical roles to management positions, appealing to those seeking long-term growth.
The Spanish offices are well-established and integrated into the European network, offering a stable work environment and exposure to diverse industries.
SGS is a large, stable employer with a strong brand name, which can be reassuring for international professionals seeking a secure position.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

Additional information

Re-Organization of legal entities within region, review valuations of operational companies, submission of tax rulings with tax authorities, review all legal documents, transfer investments
Optimization and reduction of SGS legal entities
Loan financing, capital measures, thin cap or interest barrier rules of LATAM countries/companies
Assisting with set up of new legal entities or liquidation/closure of legal entities and branches
On-going review of tax saving opportunities, tax credits, tax exemptions, etc. together with local Finance

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