Tax Manager
Sao Paulo
KTO – Finance /
Full-Time /
Remote
Welcome to KTO Group, where innovation drives excitement in iGaming. Founded in 2018 by Andreas Bardun, we’re transforming online gaming with a focus on transparency and player satisfaction.
At KTO.com, we blend the thrill of sports betting with online casino entertainment, tailored to local markets and powered by our proprietary platform for a seamless, personalized experience.
KTO is a rising leader in LATAM, proudly ranked among Brazil’s top 10 iGaming brands. Join us as we set new standards in trust, innovation, and the future of iGaming.
As a Tax Manager at KTO, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with Brazilian tax laws and regulations. You will play a crucial role in our finance department, providing expert advice and support on tax-related matters.
This position offers a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic company at the forefront of the digital entertainment and sports betting industry. You will be instrumental in safeguarding our financial integrity and ensuring that our tax strategy aligns with business objectives and evolving regulatory requirements. Your expertise will not only help optimize our tax position but will also support key business decisions through precise, insightful guidance.
As part of a collaborative and agile team, you’ll work closely with professionals across departments and geographies, contributing to high-impact projects and continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about taxation and eager to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Federal & sector taxes: Manage compliance and the timely filing of corporate and indirect taxes (IRPJ/CSLL, PIS/COFINS and ISS) and the betting-specific contributions levied on Gross Gaming Revenue.
- Tax reform (CBS/IBS): Lead KTO’s adaptation to Brazil’s tax reform — assess the impact of the new dual VAT (CBS and IBS) on the business, adjust processes and electronic-invoicing requirements, and guide the transition through 2026–2032.
- Transfer pricing: Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation for transactions with the foreign HQ and related parties, in line with the OECD-aligned Brazilian rules.
- Audits & authorities: Manage federal, state and municipal tax audits and act as the company’s representative before the Receita Federal and other tax authorities.
- Tax planning: Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to optimise the group’s tax
position while keeping it aligned with business objectives. - Legislative monitoring: Conduct thorough tax research, stay up to date on changes in legislation and advise leadership on practical impacts.
- Cross-border collaboration: Work daily with our HQ abroad (in English) and coordinate external advisors and consultants on tax matters.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a Lawyer specialised in Tax.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Tax (compliance and advisory).
- English: Fluent in English (spoken and written) — non-negotiable, given daily contact with our
headquarters abroad. - Tax reform: Hands-on involvement in the implementation of Brazil’s tax reform (CBS/IBS).
- Transfer pricing: Solid, up-to-date knowledge of Brazilian transfer pricing rules.
- Government audits: Proven experience handling Federal Government (Receita Federal) audits and interacting with tax authorities.
- Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Brazilian tax laws and regulations, with strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
Differentiators
- Active CRC registration (for accountants) or OAB (for lawyers).
- Postgraduate degree in Taxation, Tax Law or a related field.
- Experience at a Big 4 firm in tax review or tax planning.
- Experience in the iGaming / sports betting sector, or familiarity with its specific tax framework.
- Experience with international taxation and multi-jurisdiction groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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KTO is licensed for Brazilian sports betting and online gaming under Portaria 2.093/2024, ensuring a secure and regulated environment for our operations.
Participation is prohibited for:
Individuals under 18 (eighteen) years of age;
Public agents with duties directly related to the regulation, control, and supervision of the activity within the federative entity in whose personnel framework they perform their duties;
- Persons who have or may have any influence on the outcome of a real event with a sports theme subject to fixed-odds lottery betting, including:
- Persons holding positions as sports directors, sports coaches, trainers, and members of the technical staff;
- Referees of sports, referee assistants, or equivalents, sports entrepreneurs, agents or representatives of athletes and coaches, coaches or members of the technical staff;
- Members of the administrative or supervisory body of entities responsible for organizing competitions or sporting events;
- Athletes participating in competitions organized by entities within the National Sports System;
Individuals diagnosed with gambling addiction, according to a diagnosis from a qualified mental health professional.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
