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ALBERTO ORELLANA

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Senior Tax Advisor with extensive experience at CONTAX SPA, excelling in tax compliance and financial reporting. Proven ability to analyze legislation and advise clients effectively, showcasing strong attention to detail and leadership skills. Adept at utilizing accounting software to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory adherence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Advisor

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated directly with the Tax Manager to oversee the preparation and filing of monthly and annual tax declarations, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
  • Analyzed new legislation affecting taxation rules and regulations in order to advise clients accordingly.

Tax Compliance and Review

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current
  • Transitioned to the tax department, where I was responsible for reviewing tax compliance for a portfolio of clients, performing administrative tasks with the Chilean tax authority, and defending expenditures in line with legal requirements.

General Accountant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current
  • Assumed the role of General Accountant for Caligrafix, a company specializing in educational book sales to schools and government entities.
  • Worked closely with the finance manager to analyze monthly financial statements, with oversight of two assistants managing invoicing and other minor tasks, ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.

Accountant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current
  • Worked directly with the CFO in a services company catering to the mining industry, focusing on cash flow management, budgeting, and other critical financial operations.
  • Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.

Accountant Assistant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current
  • Assigned to a construction company for one year, supporting accounting tasks and financial management on-site.

Accountant Assistant

INMOBILIARIA WINNER
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted senior accountants in closing financial statements, focusing on specific accounts such as accounts receivable for clients in the real estate and services sectors
  • Processed invoices and reconciled accounts payable transactions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Accounting

Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile
01.2016

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Tax compliance
  • Accounting Software
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Work Permit

Open Work Permit, 02/2026

Certifications Courses

  • Advanced Excel Course, 01/2017, Udemy
  • Chilean taxes regulations, 01/2021, INDEP

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Tax Advisor

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current

Tax Compliance and Review

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current

General Accountant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current

Accountant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current

Accountant Assistant

CONTAX SPA
02.2018 - Current

Accountant Assistant

INMOBILIARIA WINNER
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor’s degree - Accounting

Universidad Andrés Bello
ALBERTO ORELLANA