Tax Manager – Corporate & VAT

About the role

Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a Tax Manager to join its team in Viña del Mar, Chile. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, municipal tax and transfer pricing requirements while supporting the company’s global shipping operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax information to guarantee compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Oversee tax filings for corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, municipal tax and transfer pricing.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns, sworn statements and other required documentation.
• Prepare taxable‑base calculations, deferred tax, taxable profit ledgers and related tax reports.
• Compile documentation for tax audits and regulatory reviews and support negotiations with Chilean tax authorities.
• Review monthly tax filings, including VAT, withholding tax and employment‑related taxes.
• Approve group invoices with tax implications and contribute to process improvements and internal controls.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with VAT, corporate income tax, municipal tax, tax audits and interaction with tax authorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with accounting systems, preferably SAP.

Required skills

• SAP (accounting system)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Tax calculations
• Tax reporting