Tax Specialist

About the role

As a Tax Specialist at Nu, you will join the Global Service Platform to ensure total tax integrity across the company’s operations. Your work directly impacts the profit and loss statement by guaranteeing accurate tax calculations, mitigating risks, and keeping Nu ahead of evolving Brazilian tax regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full compliance cycle for direct taxes (IRPJ/CSLL – Lucro Real and Presumido) and indirect taxes (ISS, PIS, COFINS) under various regimes.
• Prepare and review explanatory notes for Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reconciliation and manage deferred tax assets and liabilities.
• Ensure flawless delivery of complex obligations such as DES‑IF, DCTFWEB, EFD‑REINF, EFD‑Contribuições, and ECF.
• Act as the focal point for internal and external tax inspections and audits, defending Nu’s tax positions and maintaining SOX controls.
• Coordinate Transfer Pricing workflows with external advisors to comply with OECD and Brazilian Federal Revenue (RFB) rules.

Required profile

• Proven experience in high‑rigor tax environments, preferably within large financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the bridge between accounting and taxable profit for ETR reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in complex regulatory contexts.

Required skills

• IRPJ/CSLL (Lucro Real and Presumido) tax calculations
• ISS, PIS, COFINS compliance
• DES‑IF, DCTFWEB, EFD‑REINF, EFD‑Contribuições, ECF filing
• Effective Tax Rate (ETR) reconciliation
• Transfer Pricing coordination
• SOX control environment