Senior Tax Specialist

EPAM Systems

About The Position

The Senior Tax Specialist supports tax compliance, tax accounting, and process improvement for Colombian entities. The role works with stakeholders across regions and internal Finance and Accounting teams, as well as external tax advisors and auditors, to help ensure accurate and timely tax filings and the integrity of financial operations. The position supports tax projects and broader finance organization goals, including a knowledge transfer and transition process before and after a maternity leave period.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
Colombian Public Accountant certification is required.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in tax roles.
Strong knowledge of Colombian taxation, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes, ICA, and tax information reporting (Información Exógena).
Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax calculations, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, and tax compliance calendars.
Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority requests, and tax refund or compensation processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Solid proficiency in Excel.
Upper-intermediate English skills or higher (B2), with the ability to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multinational companies, Big Four firms, or similar corporate environments.
Experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation and review of monthly and annual tax compliance obligations for Colombian entities.
Prepare and review VAT, withholding tax, ICA/local tax, income tax, and other applicable tax returns.
Assist with preparing and reviewing tax information reporting, including Medios Magnéticos and Información Exógena.
Prepare and maintain tax reconciliations, supporting schedules, and tax workpapers.
Monitor tax compliance calendars to ensure filings and payments are completed accurately and on schedule.
Assist with managing tax credit balances, refund claims, and compensation processes.
Support the Tax Manager with tax accounting, provisions, reconciliations, and tax reporting activities.
Coordinate tax-related information and documentation with Accounting, Finance, and other internal teams.
Work with external tax advisors, statutory auditors, and other external stakeholders as needed.
Identify tax compliance risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve existing processes.
Maintain organized and complete documentation to support tax positions and filings.
Support the automation, standardization, and improvement of tax processes and workpapers.
Participate in tax projects and other ad hoc activities assigned by the Tax Manager.
Ensure effective knowledge transfer and a smooth transition process before and after a maternity leave period.