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JORDI PORCEL GOMILA

@jordiporcelgomila

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Experienced VAT Manager specializing in tax compliance and optimization.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for professional growth and challenges in tax management.

I am a dedicated VAT Manager with extensive experience in indirect tax management and compliance. My academic background includes a Law Degree from the University of Barcelona and multiple master's degrees in taxation and international business tax law. I have consistently excelled in my studies, earning awards for my thesis work and completing specialized courses in tax procedures and financial accounting.

In my professional career, I have held key positions at prestigious firms such as Ernst & Young and Wefox, where I coordinated the preparation and filing of VAT returns and provided expert tax advice to both domestic and foreign companies. My role involved identifying tax optimization opportunities, managing inspections, and collaborating with finance teams to automate processes. I am passionate about ensuring compliance with VAT regulations while maximizing tax efficiency for my clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

VAT Manager

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Wefox

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

As VAT Manager, I coordinate the preparation and filing of VAT returns, implement systems for VAT allocation, and provide continuous tax advice to companies. My role includes identifying tax optimization opportunities and managing inspections and audits.

Compliance Tax Reporting Legal Advice Process Automation Tax Audits

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Tax Manager

Ávoris (Grupo Barceló)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

As Tax Manager, I focused on tax planning for new projects and acquisitions, provided legal and tax advice, and ensured compliance with tax obligations. I also handled inspections and prepared tax reports.

Tax Planning Compliance Legal Advice Tax Reporting Corporate Tax Tax Strategy

Indirect Tax Senior

Ernst & Young (EY)

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

In my role as Indirect Tax Senior, I collaborated with finance teams to automate processes, provided expert VAT advice, and prepared tax reports for various sectors. I also managed tax compliance and legal defense in tax inspections.

Tax Reporting Process Automation Tax Advisory Cross Border Operations Tax Planning

Tax Advisor

Fide Tax & Legal

Jan 2014 - Jan 2020 (6 years)

In my position as Tax Advisor, I provided recurrent legal and tax advice to various sectors, managed tax inspections, and prepared tax returns. I also focused on compliance and legal obligations.

Tax Advisory Compliance Corporate Tax Direct Taxation Tax Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Centro de Estudios Financieros

Master in Taxation and Tax Consultancy, Taxation

2017 - 2018

Studied for a Master in Taxation and Tax Consultancy, gaining expertise in tax regulations and consultancy practices.

Tilburg University

Master in International Business Tax Law, Tax Law

2015 - 2016

Completed a Master in International Business Tax Law, focusing on the complexities of international taxation and its implications for businesses.

Open University of Catalonia

Master in Access to the Legal Profession, Legal Profession

2014 - 2015

Grade: Best Master's thesis Award

Pursued a Master in Access to the Legal Profession, awarded for the best Master's thesis on the inapplicability of the Tax on Retail Sales of Certain Hydrocarbons and its legal and tax consequences.

University of Barcelona

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2009 - 2013

Grade: 9.3/10

Completed a Law Degree with a focus on various legal principles and practices. Participated in the Erasmus Exchange Program at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Thesis focused on The Lubanga Case, achieving a score of 9.3/10.