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job requisition id R24233
Job Title Tax Specialist
External Job Title: Tax Specialist
Position type: Permanent
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Job ID: R24233
Job family: Accounting & Financial Reporting
Summary of the role: This role is part of the North America RTA (Regional Tax and Accounting) Tax Team reporting to the Income Tax Manager located in Bogota, Columbia. At this time, the position does not have any direct reports.
This position will be responsible for assisting and collaborating with the tax team on internal and outsourced direct and indirect tax compliance requirements and projects impacting the US, Central America, the Caribbean, and the LATAM region. The ideal candidate will have proven accounting skills and a technical tax background, while having a roll-up-the-sleeves enthusiasm and work ethic. They will work hands-on with compliance tax matters, prepare account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, work with third-party consultants, and play a key role in companywide projects. We seek a determined self-starter that can manage multiple competing priorities.
In this role you'll: Assist the Tax Manager with the end-to-end compliance process and communicate with local consultants on the outsourced compliance engagements.Internally prepare workpapers while meeting required deadlines. Use critical thinking in preparation of deliverables including but not limited to: annual income tax returns and estimated payments, monthly indirect tax filings and payments, and recording of journal entries in the general ledger system.Prepare and review monthly tax account reconciliations and required accounting journal entries. Effectively communicate, verbally and electronically, with global departments to obtain relevant data efficiently and timely meet internal and external deliverable deadlines.Assess the current tax systems and procedures for efficiency and work with the team to develop improvements where needed.Consult with and assist the team on company-driven global tax projects and initiatives including tax planning and implementation of newly enacted procedures and guidelines, software systems, entity restructurings, etc.Provide tax compliance support to the business and the Finance Service Center (FSC) including withholding tax certificate management, required internal reports and schedules, and intercompany transactions.About the ideal candidate: Minimum of 5+ years of corporate in-house tax and/or public accounting experience.Fluency in spoken and written business English is required.Technical Competencies:Proficient in advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Sumif, Vlookup).SAP S4Hana experience.Experience with Central America and Caribbean, LATAM taxes.Accounting background.A strategic mindset and strong analytical and problem resolution skills.Experience collaborating with consultants.Ability to communicate issues in a clear and effective manner.Career driven with a high level of integrity, detail, self-motivation, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.Team player that cultivates collaboration and leadership throughout the global organization.Ability to travel as needed – 10%.What we can offer you: Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances, and other competitive benefits.Work from anywhere: onsite, hybrid, or fully remote.Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with online learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world's top travel technology companies, and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.Working at Amadeus, you will find: A critical mission and purpose: At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.A truly global DNA: Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.Great opportunities to learn: Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.A caring environment: Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life.A complete rewards offer: Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.A flexible working model: We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.A diverse and inclusive community: We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.A Reliable Company: Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.Application process: The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes! Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV, and apply today!
Diversity & Inclusion: Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
About UsWe are Amadeus, and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you'll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We're not just shaping the future of travel; we're using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you'll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues.
Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!
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