Taiguara Goncalves

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Mar 2001 - Apr 2007

  Senior Manager VAT & Customs

  Management of tax advisory projects, that involved the analysis of the tax legislation to identify and put in practice tax planning ideas, related to the duties and taxes levied upon importation (II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM) and subsequent movement of goods. Some examples of the structures developed;• Toll Manufacturing : by adopting Drawback without exchange coverage regime• Importation of machines for production plants: Ex-tarifário and Export Oriented Enterprise (Empresa preponderantemente exportadora)• First Sale for export: Concept used to mitigate the Customs Value of the exported product at the entry country including the transference of a portion of the taxable profit for tax heaven countries.Management of customs compliance review projects;Speaker at seminars organized by the Chambers of Trade presenting the following subjects: “Importation of Fixed Assets” e “Express Customs Clearance – Blue Line”(Despacho Aduaneiro Expresso – Linha Azul); Show less

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  JPMorgan

  May 2007 - Jan 2011

  Management of all the Finance and Controllership activities, including Financial Statements preparation according to the accounting practices in place in the region, as well as their conversion to the USGAAP;Controlling process review in order to test the existing and implement new controls to comply with SOX rules as well as to meet the Reconciliation and Substantiation of the accounting entries with the standards defined by the financial institution;Pricing Definition for proposals as well as Preparation of Management reports (P&L) per client / product, as well as budget and cash flow management to support business decisions;Management of the Treasury function (AR/AP in local and foreign currency) including analysis of potential Derivatives Instruments (hedge) to mitigate the potential impacts related to the Revenues in foreign currency;Definition of policies and procedures for Expenses reimbursement and outstanding invoices collection to enhance the cash flow management; Show less Product Manager in charged for the “Logistics Trade Management Services” and “Trade Management Consulting” developing new products and offers by means of feasibility analysis, operating flows, pricing and margins. Responsible for the preparation of the company business plan, including regional expansion, including the evaluation of the new business potential, P&L and ROI.Marketing and competitive landscape analysis aiming the definition of commercial strategies for the launch of new products.Products Management with the purpose of identifying different value added services for clients that enhance client Visibility of the Supply Chain, augments the transparency of the landed costs and mitigates disruption risks, leveraging the margins for the company. Show less

  • Controller of Global Trade Services South America

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Product Manager

    May 2007 - Sept 2009
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  Billabong

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  Finance Manager

  Treasury and Financial Planning, including Bank RelationshipsManagement of Accounts Receivable leading on negotiations to collect long term long term overdue invoicesManagement of Accounts Payable focusing on leveraging the operational cycle Management of Accounting and Fiscal activities and outsourced vendorOversight and leading Contracts Management and Outsourced Lawyers activities Analysis and approval of the P&L of Projects to ensure the profitability of the investmentsLeading of the implementation of the First Products Bazaar initiative Show less

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  Trek Bicycle Corporation

  Feb 2013 - May 2018

  Controller (CFO) Brazil

  Business partner and trusted advisor for the decision making process, focused on high ethical standards. In a daily basis, a hands on professional who assumes a problem solving approach, being practical, objective and innovative in addressing solutions in a timely and appropriate way, bringing finance efficiency and insight to organizations. Experienced in leading of Financial and Administrative areas including the following tasks: Financial Planning & Analysis Financial Reporting and Presentation Treasury activities (Accounts Payable and Receivable) and Financial Investments  Cash flow Management Control of capital and expenditures across the company  Accounting (IFRS / USGAAP) practices and processes implementation Tax Planning and Compliance FX impacts and hedging Contracts Management and Oversight of External Lawyers Pricing definition Support Develop robust financial management by ensuring that controls, processes and systems  Build working relationships with local banks and external advisorsLeader of Continuous Improvement Projects for Customers aiming to perform a complete analysis of the business situation, identify Improvement opportunities and define an action plan to enhance operational performance of the following business areas: FP&A, Inventory Management, Sales, Marketing, People and Leadership. Show less

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  Aliança Bike

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  Conselheiro Fiscal
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  Hawk Consulting - Consultoria e Assessoria Empresarial

  Nov 2018 - now

  Sócio / Partner / Finance

  A Hawk Consulting – Consultoria e Assessoria Empresarial é uma empresa de serviços profissionais ágil e flexível, pronta para atender às necessidades dos clientes. Nosso objetivo é assessorar nossos clientes nas áreas de Planejamento Financeiro, Orçamentário e Fluxo de Caixa com a adoção de processos, controles e procedimentos que maximizem a eficiência financeira com a minimização de riscos..Contando com profissionais experientes e com passagens por diversas empresas nacionais e multinacionais que adotam uma postura pro-ativa, de fácil acesso e simples comunicação e atua com os mais elevados padrões éticos.Visão estratégica, capacidade analítica e gestão de custos fazem parte do nosso jeito de conduzir nossos trabalhos, sempre com o objetivo de atender às necessidades dos clientes, desenvolve relacionamentos e parcerias sustentáveis. Show less

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  Medsystems Comércio Importação e Exportação Ltda

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  Chief Financial Officer
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  NürnbergMesse Brasil

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Head Of Controlling

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Digitalks

  Sept 2023 - now

  Chief Financial Officer
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  Next Opinion

  May 2024 - now

  Director