Francisca Costa, Tax Manager
Professional Overview
Francisca Costa is an accomplished Tax Manager with extensive expertise in corporate tax compliance and strategic tax advisory. With over 15 years of experience spanning the retail, technology, and telecommunications industries, she has honed her skills in navigating complex tax regulations and optimizing tax strategies to drive business growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Tax Manager at Mondelēz International, Francisca is responsible for overseeing the company's tax compliance and planning initiatives across Brazil. In this role, she manages a team of tax professionals, ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns, while also implementing innovative tax optimization strategies to enhance the organization's bottom line. Francisca's strategic planning and advisory skills have been instrumental in enabling Mondelēz to navigate the evolving tax landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Francisca held various tax-focused positions, including Member at TEWA Tax Experts, Tax Coordinator at Mercado Livre and Schuler Group, Tax Manager at Alcatel mobile, and Senior Indirect Tax Consultant at KPMG Brasil. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify and address complex tax challenges, streamline processes, and drive operational efficiency.
Academic Background
Francisca holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of São Paulo, with a specialization in Taxation. She has also completed several professional development courses in international tax planning and tax technology, further enhancing her expertise and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate tax compliance and reporting
- Tax planning and optimization
- International tax advisory
- Indirect tax management
- Tax technology and automation
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Francisca's contributions have had a significant impact on the organizations she has served. At Mondelēz International, she has led the implementation of a robust tax technology platform, which has streamlined the company's tax reporting and compliance processes, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Additionally, her strategic tax planning initiatives have enabled the company to capitalize on emerging tax incentives, ultimately enhancing its overall profitability.
Conclusion
With her proven track record of delivering tangible results, Francisca Costa is a highly sought-after tax professional. Her deep understanding of tax regulations, coupled with her ability to align tax strategies with business objectives, make her a valuable asset to any organization. Francisca is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and leveraging innovative technologies to drive continuous improvement and maximize the tax efficiency of the businesses she serves.
