Job - Tax Analyst

About us:

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the function:

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them.

From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale.

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the role:

Mission of the position:

As a tax analyst, the objective of this position is to support the company's tax compliance obligations by managing and analyzing general tax operations. The position requires strong technical knowledge of tax matters, analytical skills to identify potential risks, and proven experience in meeting filing deadlines and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, and effective time management to deliver accurate results in a dynamic environment.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of tax legislation, including direct, indirect and excise taxes, reporting requirements, and local compliance processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare Magnetic Media in Colombia.
• Prepare working papers for provisional Income Tax payments and ensure timely submission.
• Prepare Annual Income Tax (ISR) working papers and support in the preparation of final annual returns.
• Compile and review Transfer Pricing information in coordination with local and global teams.
• Provide support during tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Oversee and review deliverables prepared by external service providers, ensuring quality and completeness of annual tax packages.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including tax provisions and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Global Tax teams to ensure alignment and consistency of information.
• Contribute to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Tax function.
• Preparation, review, and issuance of withholding certificates.
• Preparation and reconciliation of PYA and OTP at the corporate level.
• Review of compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and follow up on any discrepancies as appropriate.

Qualifications / experience

• Certified public accountant, postgraduate studies in taxes (desired), Tax policies updates
• Minimum 3 years
• English level of B1.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar, Power BI, power query).
• Strong technical knowledge of direct taxes (Income Tax, Magnetic Media)

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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