Tiago Guerra Machado

South America Tax Director @ Ball Corporation

About

As the South America Tax Director for Ball Corporation, a global leader in metal packaging, I lead the tax practice in the region with 25 years of experience and an Advanced Professional Certificate in International Taxation (APCIT) from the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). I have a proven track record of optimizing the tax performance of the company, by ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations, identifying and implementing tax-saving opportunities, and managing tax audits and disputes with authorities. I also contribute to the development and execution of the company's global tax strategy, by partnering with other regional tax directors, finance teams, and external advisors. I have extensive knowledge and skills in tax planning, compliance, controversy, and indirect taxes, and I stay updated on the latest tax trends and developments in the region. I am passionate about sharing my insights and best practices with my peers and business partners, and I strive to deliver value and excellence to the company and its stakeholders.

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Packaging & Containers

Skill

Law, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Government Relations, Tax Strategies, Financial Accounting, Tax Controversy, International Law, Indirect Taxation, Tax Advisory, Tax, Tax Law, International Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax Planning, Big 4, Corporate Tax, Financial Planners

Experience

South America Tax Director

Ball Corporation

2017-12 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil

Head of Taxes for South America.

Conselheiro dos Contribuintes

CARF - Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais

2017-4 - 2019-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Brasília Area, Brazil

3ª Seção

Brazil Tax Manager

Weatherford

2014-7 - 2017-12 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

Head of tax practice in Brazil.

Tax Partner

Escritório de Advocacia André Teixeira & Associados

2009 - 2014 · 5 yrs

Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

Responsible for the tax consulting practice, including legal opinions, tax planning, M&A, technical advice on litigation matters, negotiating tax rulings before tax authorities, technical support on tax litigation, in-house training sessions.

Tax Manager

PwC

2002 - 2009 · 7 yrs

Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

Tax consulting and tax auditing in both direct and indirect taxes: 1. Preparing tax opinions over direct, indirect and customs taxes; 2. Tax due diligence to support M&A transactions; 3. Tax auditing to support financial statements audits; 4. Tax diagnosis in order to raise exposures and opportunities of tax planning and raising tax credits; 5. Technical support on tax issues related to Sarbanes-Oxley audits; 6. Tax planning and implementation; 7. Provided in-house training to tax and audit teams.