Samantha Assaf
Westtown,NY
Summary
Tax Associate with over 5 years of progressive experience in taxes and legal assistance, demonstrating a strong track record of enhancing compliance and maximizing tax savings through meticulous analysis and strategic guidance on new regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with multilingual capabilities in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, ensuring effective communication across diverse teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
PwC
Sao Paulo, Brazil
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed corporate tax matters including direct tax area and tax accounting bookkeeping at PwC
- Reviewed and completed ECF (Tax Accounting Bookkeeping)
- Analyzed benefits of the Manaus Free Trade Zone and ICMS grants
- Provide guidance on new tax regulations and legislation that may impact the company's operations and financial decisions, ensuring compliance and maximizing tax savings opportunities
Legal Intern
Public Defender's Office
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted legal research and analysis to provide guidance on specific cases
- Assisted public defenders in preparing procedural documents and following up on requests with judicial courts
- Operating jurisprudential and dogmatic surveys in the Criminal area
- Provide legal research on emerging trends and legislative changes impacting criminal law to provide up-to-date advice and support to the public defenders
Senior Tax Associate
Felipe & Duarte
Sao Paulo, Brazil
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Posting A/P invoices, checking services, and taxes, and tax assessments.
- Providing strategic tax planning and advisory services to clients to optimize their financial outcomes, and minimize tax liabilities.
- Analyzing tax legislation changes and providing recommendations to ensure compliance, and maximize tax savings for clients.
Apprentice Trainee
Schindler Group
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Warehouse routines, assistance from technicians, release and separation of materials, logistical follow-up, and posting invoices in the integrated system.
- Implement innovative solutions to streamline warehouse routines and enhance logistical operations, demonstrating a proactive attitude toward process improvement and cost efficiency for Schindler Group.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
St Francis College
Brooklyn09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidade Paulista - UNIP
Sao Paulo12.2020
Skills
- Legal Research
- Tax reporting
- Tax law knowledge
- Tax-related research
- Document Preparation
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
LINKS
www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-assaf-167788113
Timeline
Tax Associate
PwC
11.2021 - 03.2023
Legal Intern
Public Defender's Office
01.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Tax Associate
Felipe & Duarte
08.2016 - 09.2019
Apprentice Trainee
Schindler Group
01.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Accounting
St Francis College
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidade Paulista - UNIP
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