Senior Analyst - Compliance Regulations - Brazil REF-J01-516

Job Description

Qualifications / Skills

Minimum Requirements for Candidates

• At least five (5) years of experience working within a payroll administration team, focusing on tax compliance and auditing functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax computation, legislative requirements, and their application to software configurations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities with numerical expertise.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Advanced level of skills in using Macros, formulas, and V-lookups in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of global payroll tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in translating tax regulations into technical specifications or software configurations.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with tax authorities and industry experts.
• Experience in conducting audits and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Law, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in using payroll software systems and familiarity with software development life cycles.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing legislation and regulatory environments quickly and efficiently.
• Experience working in a global or multi-national environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with tax research tools and databases.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Expectations for Ideal Candidates

• At least five (5) years of experience working within a payroll administration team, focusing on tax compliance and auditing functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax computation, legislative requirements, and their application to software configurations.
• Advanced level of skills in using Macros, formulas, and V-lookups in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of global payroll tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with tax authorities and industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow a robust, established research methodology to ensure continuous compliance with global payroll tax regulations.
• Adhere to established documentation processes while translating complex tax regulations into precise software configurations, ensuring the payroll software accurately reflects current legislation.
• Ensure all tax compliance deliverables are of high quality, theoretically accurate, and delivered on time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional tax authorities, in-country experts, and tax advisors to ensure adherence to tax administration guidelines.
• Monitor existing and emerging legislation, providing clear interpretations and applications for integration into payroll software.
• Update documentation, artifacts, and software requirements to reflect the impact of new tax legislation.
• Facilitate information sessions to ensure effective knowledge transfer between the regulations team and the software configuration and development teams.
• Develop and execute tax computations and scenario simulations to ensure compliance with tax and social tax laws.
• Conduct audits to validate the correct interpretation and application of legislation within the software, ensuring alignment with in-country best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the feasibility and accuracy of compliance requirements in the software.
• Provide continuous support and guidance to the development team throughout the software development life cycle.
• Mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall development of the team and business.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate research processes, including exploring and evaluating the potential applications of AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.