Tax Associate

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

The Tax Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the tax function within Colombia, ensuring compliance with all local tax regulations and contributing to the company's tax strategy. This role requires a proactive individual with a solid understanding of Colombian tax law. Experience with Argentinian tax matters will be considered an advantage.

Qualifications

The Tax Associate for Colombia will be part of bet365's LATAM tax function, providing essential support for all tax compliance and advisory activities within the Colombian market. Key responsibilities include the accurate review / preparation and timely filing of various tax returns, such as income tax, VAT (IVA), and withholding taxes, as well as assisting with industry and commerce taxes and Colombian Magnetic Media, District Tax Filings, National Tax Reports. The Tax Associate will also play a part in managing tax audits and responding to queries from local tax authorities like the DIAN, ensuring all documentation is meticulously maintained. Furthermore, the role involves conducting tax research to support strategic decision-making and contributing to the implementation of tax policies. A solid understanding of Colombian tax law is paramount, and candidates with prior experience or knowledge of Argentinian tax regulations will be highly regarded, as this can contribute to the broader regional tax strategy. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive tax professional to grow within a leading global company.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional Background: Accountant and Tax Specialist.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in tax departments of multinational companies.
• Language: Ability to understand and draft in English, speaking is not mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Key Attributes: Detail-oriented, committed, and proactive.
• Crucial Skills: Strong analytical abilities, good understanding of tax regulations (specifically Colombian, with Argentinian experience being a plus), and effective communication skills.

Additional Information

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file of national and local Colombian tax returns and reports (e.g., income tax, VAT, withholding tax, industry and commerce tax, magnetic media).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax obligations before the deadlines established by the Colombian Tax Authority.
• Support the accurate calculation of tax liabilities and their impact on financial statements.
• Assist in managing tax audits and queries from Colombian tax authorities (DIAN, local tax offices) and / or Statutory auditors.
• Reconcile accounting records with tax filings to ensure consistency between financial statements and tax returns.
• Maintain tax control schedules and support documentation and ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes in Colombian tax legislation, decrees, DIAN rulings, and jurisprudence.
• Prepare tax processes and documentation to reduce compliance risks.
• Prepare internal tax reports, summaries, and dashboards for management.

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