Senior Tax Specialist

We're seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to become part of our organization. This position is well-suited for someone who excels in precision-driven environments and finds satisfaction in connecting finance, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. You'll have the chance to work alongside stakeholders located in various regions, all while helping ensure our financial operations remain accurate and trustworthy. Additionally, this role provides exposure to significant projects that support the finance organization's wider objectives

Responsibilities

• Help with preparing and reviewing monthly and annual tax obligations required of Colombian entities
• Compile and examine VAT, withholding tax, ICA/local tax, income tax filings, and other applicable tax returns
• Support preparation and review of tax reporting obligations, including Medios Magnéticos and Información Exógena submissions
• Construct and uphold tax reconciliations, supporting schedules, and comprehensive tax workpapers
• Oversee tax compliance deadlines to confirm that filings and payments are submitted correctly and on time
• Provide assistance managing tax credit balances, refund requests, and compensation-related processes
• Back up the Tax Manager in tax accounting work, provisions, reconciliations, and reporting duties
• Work together with Accounting, Finance, and other internal groups to align tax documentation and information
• Engage with external tax advisors, statutory auditors, and other outside stakeholders when necessary
• Flag potential tax compliance risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities to refine current processes
• Keep comprehensive, well-structured documentation supporting tax positions and filed returns
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at automating, standardizing, and improving tax processes and workpapers
• Take part in tax-related projects and other occasional tasks assigned by the Tax Manager
• Guarantee a well-managed knowledge transfer and transition surrounding maternity leave coverage

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Required certification as a Colombian Public Accountant
• Minimum 3 years of applicable Tax experience, ideally within multinational organizations, Big Four firms, or similar corporate contexts
• Deep familiarity with Colombian tax regulations, covering Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes, ICA, and Información Exógena reporting obligations
• Hands-on background preparing and reviewing tax returns, calculations, reconciliations, workpapers, and compliance calendars
• Experience supporting tax audit processes, tax authority correspondence, and refund or compensation claims
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills, combined with solid Excel capability
• Upper-intermediate or higher English skills (B2), enabling effective communication with regional and global stakeholders

Nice to have

Familiarity with SAP, regarded as a strongly desirable qualification for this role

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Remote in Colombia: Bogotá