Risk Assurance & Tax Senior Specialist

MSD•Guaynabo, PR

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team and contribute to our mission! Unlock Your Potential: Key Responsibilities You'll lead the execution of self-assessments, compliance, and internal controls testing procedures to ensure compliance with our company’s policies and guidelines. Collaborate with Business Practices and Legal to review and interpret compliance transactions effectively. You'll partner with market stakeholders to design, implement, and review internal controls, ensuring they are accurate and timely. Support market inquiries related to Corporate Policies & Procedures, including Financial Policies, Grant of Authority (GOA), and GAAP standards. You'll provide insightful feedback on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) drafts to ensure required internal controls are included. Coordinate and prepare quarterly Financial Control Questionnaires. Provide local market information for the preparation of Latin America region reports. Participate in local Finance projects aimed at process simplification or optimization. Work closely with Business Practices in Internal Audit visit preparation and documentation. Assist in the coordination of internal audit reviews and monitor the timely implementation of audit findings. Coordinate external audits with Finance, Business, Global Business Services Costa Rica, and external partners. You'll lead the execution of Tax activities and statutory compliance, including tax return submissions and monitoring variance analysis. Advise management regarding the tax impact of decisions and new laws, and develop tax-saving strategies. Ensure timely compliance with corporate reporting deadlines and special requests for information. You'll ensure complete, accurate, and timely execution of all tax requirements for entities in Puerto Rico. Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work with the Tax Consultant and our external partner Income Tax Return preparation team. Monitor the status of our operation with various tax agencies and work on any open items until clear. Coordinate and follow up on audits from tax authorities. Lead and coordinate the end-to-end statutory audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors (e.g., PwC), ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting or Finance.
At least five (5) years of experience in Accounting, Financial Compliance, Audit Management, or Taxes.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Proficiency in English and Spanish, oral and written.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to move between locations in Puerto Rico as needed.
Proficiency in time management skills, multitasking ability, and keen attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various locations.
Proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is a plus.
Experience with project management principles and software, especially when working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Proficient in SAP systems modules – Financial, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Procurement, and Expense Management.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of self-assessments, compliance, and internal controls testing procedures.
Collaborate with Business Practices and Legal to review and interpret compliance transactions effectively.
Partner with market stakeholders to design, implement, and review internal controls.
Support market inquiries related to Corporate Policies & Procedures, including Financial Policies, Grant of Authority (GOA), and GAAP standards.
Provide insightful feedback on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) drafts.
Coordinate and prepare quarterly Financial Control Questionnaires.
Provide local market information for the preparation of Latin America region reports.
Participate in local Finance projects aimed at process simplification or optimization.
Work closely with Business Practices in Internal Audit visit preparation and documentation.
Assist in the coordination of internal audit reviews and monitor the timely implementation of audit findings.
Coordinate external audits with Finance, Business, Global Business Services Costa Rica, and external partners.
Lead the execution of Tax activities and statutory compliance, including tax return submissions and monitoring variance analysis.
Advise management regarding the tax impact of decisions and new laws, and develop tax-saving strategies.
Ensure timely compliance with corporate reporting deadlines and special requests for information.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely execution of all tax requirements for entities in Puerto Rico.
Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work with the Tax Consultant and our external partner Income Tax Return preparation team.
Monitor the status of our operation with various tax agencies and work on any open items until clear.
Coordinate and follow up on audits from tax authorities.
Lead and coordinate the end-to-end statutory audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors (e.g., PwC), ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and local statutory requirements.