LAM Corporate Tax Operations Specialist

Join the wave of growth at Maersk!
We’re not just moving containers — we’re transforming global logistics. With a bold vision to connect and simplify supply chains worldwide, Maersk continues to grow, and our Global Service Centers (GSC) in the Americas play a critical role in that journey.

As part of our GSC Americas Tax team, you’ll support the delivery of accurate, timely, and data-driven tax compliance for Maersk entities across the LATAM region. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a global, digitized tax environment, collaborating with regional and global stakeholders while continuously improving processes, controls, and data quality.

If you’re passionate about taxation, compliance, and process excellence — this role is for you.

Here’s the Deal:

We are looking for a LAM Corporate Tax Operations Specialist to support the execution, data management, and delivery of corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other direct tax processes for Maersk entities in LATAM.

This role ensures that tax compliance obligations are met accurately, on time, and in line with global standards, while supporting a data-led, technology-enabled tax function. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, manage tax data and documentation, and work closely with internal teams, global tax leaders, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file corporate income tax, withholding tax, and other direct tax returns accurately and on time for LATAM entities
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze tax-related data, including reconciliations, exception checks, and validations
• Support tax payments, group tax reporting, and statutory tax disclosures
• Maintain proper documentation and evidence to support tax filings and tax positions
• Monitor and manage LATAM tax compliance processes, ensuring adherence to local regulations and global policies
• Assist in managing the tax function by supporting tax strategies, procedures, controls, and planning opportunities
• Collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders, including Global Tax, Finance, ATR, Group Accounting, statutory reporting teams, and third-party advisors
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, data quality, risk management, and effective use of technology

The Basics:

Academic Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent is a plus

Years of Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in tax compliance activities

Software:
• ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Excel (intermediate level or higher)

Technical Skills:
• Preparation of direct tax returns for the LATAM region
• Knowledge of IFRS tax reporting, including tax provisions and tax exposures
• Understanding of corporate income tax and withholding tax processes

English Level:
• B2 (effective communication in an international business environment)

What We Offer:

At Maersk, we provide exciting global career opportunities that foster growth through world-class learning and development programs. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven organization where collaboration, respect, and accountability are at the core of everything we do.

With competitive compensation and benefits, Maersk continuously invests in your professional development — helping you unlock your full potential while contributing to high-performing global teams.

Please note: In line with local regulations, this role is open only to Mexican workers for our Americas Hub in Mexico City.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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