Tax Specialist

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Tax Specialist to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to the new Brazilian tax model and optimizing tax systems and processes. Key Highlights: 1. Working in a dynamic and transformative environment 2. Playing a key role in adapting to the new Brazilian tax model (CBS/IBS) 3. Directly contributing to tax efficiency, compliance, and business strategy We seek a Tax Specialist with strong expertise in direct/indirect taxes and withholding taxes, to operate in a dynamic and transformative environment, playing a key role in adapting to the new Brazilian tax model (CBS/IBS) and implementing/optimizing tax systems and processes. This position will have cross-functional engagement across various company departments, directly contributing to tax efficiency, compliance, and supporting business strategy. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Serve as the technical reference for calculation, review, and control of direct/indirect taxes (ICMS, ISS, IPI, PIS, and COFINS), ensuring compliance with current legislation * Lead the calculation and validation of withholding taxes at source (PCC, INSS, ISS, and IRRF), ensuring accurate reconciliation and payment * Actively participate in ERP implementation and configuration projects, validating tax rules and ensuring alignment with business operations * Assess and implement applicable tax rules for services, considering current and future scenarios (tax reform) * Support the transition to the new tax model (CBS/IBS), analyzing operational, systemic, and financial impacts * Develop and execute tax simulations and comparative studies between the current and new regimes * Prepare, review, and ensure the quality of ancillary tax obligations (SPED Fiscal, SPED Contributions, DCTFWeb, EFD\-Reinf) * Oversee fiscal BPO governance, reviewing deliverables and ensuring technical quality and adherence to deadlines * Analyze tax implications on pricing and operational feasibility * Design and document tax policies, procedures, and controls, promoting standardization and risk mitigation * Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business * Collaborate closely with Accounting, Legal, Commercial, Operations, IT, and Treasury departments, providing technical support and tax guidance * Support internal and external audit processes, as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the tax area **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences, Business Administration, Law, or related fields * Postgraduate degree or MBA in Taxation (preferred) * Solid experience in direct and indirect taxes and withholding taxes at source * Practical experience with tax reform (CBS, IBS, and related regulations) * Strong hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing ancillary tax obligations and fiscal vs. accounting reconciliations * Experience conducting tax analyses applied to pricing and operations * Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal tax legislation * Experience in implementing/improving tax processes and systems (ERP) * Advanced Excel proficiency * Intermediate English (preferred) **Additional Information** * Experience in technology companies, service-oriented firms, or transformative environments (Startups) * Experience with fiscal BPO (management and review of deliverables) * Knowledge of tax automation and tax technology (SQL/Alteryx \| KNIME) * Analytical, structured profile with strong communication and influence skills * Knowledge of IRPJ and CSLL (preferred) We are LionX, a holding company composed of enterprises focused on cutting-edge technology and continuous innovation. We transform how people and businesses connect. We build innovative digital products, such as a comprehensive chat platform integrating messaging, social media integration, marketplace, and artificial intelligence, as well as full-service storage, databases, AI, all within a single ecosystem. Here, you’ll work with scalable technologies and solutions, participating in building new platforms, modern infrastructure, automation, observability, and essential components that ensure high availability, performance, and sustainable growth. We value autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you seek real challenges, large-scale impact, and the opportunity to build meaningful products from the ground up, this is your place. Join our team!