VAT Certification Analyst

What you’ll do:

As part of the VAT Certification team, the VAT Certification Analyst will support the maintenance of the company's VAT Certification requirements, including: Annex 30 monthly compliance, memo accounts (e-accounting), virtual suppliers' tax compliance, and VAT credit monitoring, among others. The analyst will also support the reconciliation process of the Annex 24 inventory control system vs. ERP / physical inventory (including fixed assets) performed by the Plants, as well as the review, analysis, and filing of new tariff classifications (both sensitive and non-sensitive) required by the Plants' production processes.

The VAT Certification team is responsible for ensuring that 17 Mexican businesses across 8 legal entities comply with all Mexican regulations regarding the temporary import and export of materials under the IMMEX and/or Maquiladora programs, representing roughly USD 2B in import/export activity per year. It also oversees Eaton's temporary imports and VAT Certification program to ensure continued acceptance in the program, protecting approximately USD 247M in annual benefit.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee that Mexican businesses comply with Mexican VAT Certification requirements, and prepare and file VAT Certification notices when required.

• Ensure monthly compliance with Annex 30 by reviewing the monthly reports received from the Plants, confirming they are filed on time and meet all applicable requirements, and validating definitive Annex 30 reports for refiling when applicable.

• Monitor VAT credit and prepare the information for memo accounts (e-accounting).

• Support the reconciliation process of the Annex 24 inventory control system vs. ERP / physical inventory, including fixed assets, performed by the Plants.

• Analyze and manage the addition of new tariff classifications, distinguishing between non-sensitive and sensitive good; prepare the authorization request before the SAT (AGACE).

• Support the correct maintenance and standardization of all supporting documentation related to the team's processes.

• Maintain accurate and updated information in the team's dashboards and other systems.

• Support the VAT Certification team in responding to SAT information requests related to temporary imports, and stay up to date with the Law and other regulations applicable to VAT Certification and temporary inventory operations.

Qualifications:

Education level required

Bachelor’s degree in international business / Law / Foreign Trade or a related field.

Years and area of experience required

1-2 years.

Technical knowledge

Knowledge of foreign trade laws, including: IMMEX program, VAT Certification and Annex 22, 24 and 30, among others.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel audit formulas).

Intermediate/Advanced English.

Skills:

Soft skills

Developed sense of urgency.

Ability to work under pressure.

Strong analytical capabilities.

Experience at a Big Four recommended or trasnational company.