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State Of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brasil

São Paulo, Brasil

I have been responsible for tax planning, support to the Brazilian leadership team and tax compliance. Also responsible for guiding LATAM region with regards to tax matters and decisions.In this position I’ve been working very close to our global tax team in France in order to have aligned processes, coordinating the LATAM region on global tax projects as well as opitimizing the group’s tax burden.I worked in Colombia from Dec-2021 to Mar-2022, supporting the tax and finance areas in the integration of CARGEX, acquired by CEVA in this country. I worked on this project in order to speed up the processes and help the Finance team to organize the actions and finish the integration.

São Paulo, São Paulo

As tax consultant I worked on ECF guidance and reviews, SPEDs reviews, tax guidance and process standardization.From Sep to Dec, 2019, I worked for Panalpina Ltda. during the integration with DSV which purchased the company, helping them to ensure processes within the Tax Area were in accordance to the Legislation.

Osasco, São Paulo

Orchestrated a wide range of financial activities regarding Direct and Indirect Taxes Compliance. Reviewed Income Tax, Social Contribution and Deferred Tax calculation, Tax Package, ETR (Effective Tax Rate) control and ECF. I provided fundamental support for new business. I liaised directly with both internal and external auditors. I supported budget preparation and financial statements. I consistently meet deadlines within compliance objectives while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. I conducted in-depth process reviews, such as Tax Ancillary obligations, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, ISS, Withholding taxes calculation, and Tax Accounts reconciliations.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

I governed all financial operations within the Tax Department: meticulously performing all reviews: (Income Tax, Deferred Tax, Tax Package, ETR, ECF, as well as PIS, COFINS, ICMS, ISS, Withholding taxes, Ancillary Obligations and Tax accounting reconciliations). I prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiling periodic financial reporting packages for senior management was also a part of my responsibilities, as was conducting internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. I directed teams in completing special projects. Dealt directly with internal and external auditors. I held full accountability for Transfer Pricing calculations for the previous five years (it was not being calculated). I served as Tax leader in SAP implementation and Mastersaf setup. I successfully recovered PIS and COFINS on the exportation revenues. (About BRL 18M). I also presided over the rectification of all the tax ancillary obligations of the previous five years.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

I oversaw tax department operations, boosting productivity and ensuring accuracy and integrity in all activities. I confirmed calculations of Income Tax, Social Contribution, Deferred Tax, Tax Package, ETR (Effective Tax Rate) control and ancillary obligations (DIPJ/ECF, FCONT and DCTF). I prepared and closed monthly financial statements and audit reports. I demonstrated exceptional communications skills; maintained a strong rapport with colleagues, auditors, and stakeholders. I handled Income Tax review, Income Tax return rectification and Transfer Pricing calculation. I positively impacted P&L through a PIS and COFINS re-calculation and EFD-Contributions rectification.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

Throughout my time at this company, I served as Direct Taxes Coordinator (4/2013 to 12/2014), and as Senior Direct Taxes Analyst (4/2011 to 3/2013). I directed all financial projects and corporate tax activities, including reviews, calculations, monthly/quarterly financial statement preparation and budget development. I administered financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. I was charged with reviewing PIS and COFINS cumulative and non-cumulative systems calculation, as well as Ancillary obligations (DACON and EFD-Contributions) and Tax Accounts reconciliations. I reviewed FUST e FUNTTEL calculations (Contributions made by Telecommunication Companies). I developed highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. I ensured all processes within the Tax Area were consistent with SOX controls.I led EFD-Contributions (SPED PIS and COFINS) development and implementation. I coordinated the change of PIS and COFINS calculation regime with impact on P&L of BRL 50M.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

I was promoted to Tax Analyst after serving 8 months as an Intern. I was charged with performing the calculations of Income Tax, Social Contribution, and Deferred Tax. I monitored Transfer Pricing and preparation of the Safe Harbor forms. I directed bookkeeping and control of LALUR. I executed closure of Tax books and reconciliations.