Rafael Segalin Zanella
Summary
Tax professional with over 12 years of experience assisting clients across various industries, with expertise in the mining sector. Rafael started his career at Deloitte Brazil in 2013 and joined Deloitte Canada in 2018. Rafael has significant experience in tax accounting, tax compliance and tax consulting matters related to corporate income tax and provincial mining taxes. As a tax advisor, Rafael has experience in tax planning, corporate reorganizations, tax modeling, tax due diligence and tax audits. From a Pillar Two perspective, Rafael has been actively involved in a variety of advisory and implementation projects, including Pillar Two and CbCR readiness assessment, Safe harbor testing, GloBE effective tax rate (ETR) calculations, Pillar Two advisory and assistance with financial statements disclosure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tax Manager
Deloitte LLP
06.2024 - Current
- Led income tax and mining tax compliance projects ensuring adherence to federal and provincial regulations.
- Preparation and review of complex tax provisions and projections
- Developed and assessed tax models, focusing on feasibility and pre-feasibility studies to optimize financial strategies.
- Provided strategic advisory on corporate restructuring and implementation of tax-efficient financing structures.
- Coordinated interactions with tax authorities and supported federal and provincial tax audit processes.
Tax Manager
Deloitte LLP
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared and reviewed complex tax returns and provisions for corporations.
- Collaborated with clients to develop tax strategies that maximize savings.
- Conducted research on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Assisted in managing audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
Senior Tax Analyst
Deloitte LLP
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared and reviewed Canadian corporate tax returns and provisions
- Conducted tax research and drafted technical memoranda
- Supported senior managers on complex tax planning projects
Senior Tax Analyst
Deloitte Brasil
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Work with multi-disciplinary tax teams on various projects including tax compliance, tax provisions and tax modelling
- Elaboration of administrative defenses concerning tax assessments
- Support for tax matters involving international transactions
- Advice on drafting corporate acts, incorporation of companies, corporate restructuring and restructuring of corporate group (spin-off, merger, incorporation, creation of holding company)
- Tax Audit, with experience in clients audited by PCAOB
- Support the development and coaching of junior tax staff members.
Tax Analyst
Deloitte Brasil
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Analyzed tax compliance issues, ensuring adherence to local and federal regulations.
- Conducted extensive research on tax legislation changes, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline tax processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Education
In-Depth Tax Program Certificate - Taxation
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Toronto, ON07-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting And Finance
FAE Business School
Curitiba, Brazil12-2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Universidade Federal Do Paraná
Curitiba, Brazil12-2014
Skills
- Tax law interpretation
- Tax compliance expertise
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Tax planning strategies
- Income tax provisioning
- Corporate tax management
- Financial reporting expertise
- Tax accounting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Affiliations
Lawyer at the brazilian bar association since 2015
Accountant licensed by the Regional Accounting Council of the State of Paraná
Certification
CPA-Canada In-Depth Tax Program - Tax Law & Income Tax
Timeline
Senior Tax Manager
Deloitte LLP
06.2024 - Current
Tax Manager
Deloitte LLP
01.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Tax Analyst
Deloitte LLP
10.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Tax Analyst
Deloitte Brasil
08.2016 - 07.2018
Tax Analyst
Deloitte Brasil
08.2013 - 08.2016
In-Depth Tax Program Certificate - Taxation
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting And Finance
FAE Business School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Universidade Federal Do Paraná