Laura Benedetti Moreno
Transforming Tax With Tech | Thriving In Diverse Teams
Panama City
Summary
Having lived in multiple countries and worked with diverse global teams, I thrive in multicultural environments, gaining energy from collaborating with people across different industries and backgrounds. Passionate about mentoring, career development, and helping others grow, I bring a collaborative, adaptable, and problem-solving mindset to every challenge.
Experienced in managing cross-functional, remote teams, leading global implementation projects, and aligning tax strategies with business growth. Proven track record in sales, go-to-market strategies, and financial management, ensuring profitable and scalable solutions.
Skilled in navigating multi-jurisdictional tax challenges, leveraging data, technology, and automation to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Tax Technology Senior Manager
EY Latam North
2023.10 - Current
- Lead a team of 15 member data analysts, developers, tax analysts, and business analysts to develop and implement tax automation SaaS solutions.
- Drive RFP processes, pricing strategies, and client proposals, leading tax automation solutions to market.
- Manage budget, profitability, and ROI for tax automation initiatives, ensuring financial success
- Collaborate with teams in the US and UK to optimize LATAM tax operations, enhancing processes through data and technology.
- Advise senior leadership on tax automation strategy, operative model, process improvement, and digital transformation.
Tax Technology Manager
EY Latam North
2021.11 - 2023.09
Tax Manager
Deloitte Belgium
2021.06 - 2021.11
- Lead in functional outsourcing, Indirect Tax Projects in Pan European & Latin America specialized in Planning and Advisory orientated to compliance and reporting, technology, tax transformation, and data management
Experienced Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2020.06 - 2021.05
- Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 - Secondment in Deloitte Monterrey
- Nov 2019 - Delivery a tax technology project at client premises in Panama
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2018.06 - 2020.05
- Nov 2018 - Delivery a tax technology project at Deloitte Argentina
Intern to Junior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2015.11 - 2018.05
- Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 - Loan staff at the client-side of one of our more significant multinationals clients in Bilbao, Spain. Extended until June 2019 virtually from Brussels
- Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 - Secondment at Deloitte India Hyderabad to train our team in EU VAT compliance and reporting.
- Started as an Intern (6 months), quickly proving value and securing a full-time role as Junior Tax Analyst,
Education
Master - International Business Law
Universidad Antonio De Nebrija
2014.10 - 2015.06
Law - Spanish and European Law, Global Law Program (International Business Law and Anglo American Law)
Universidad De Navarra
2010.09 - 2014.06
Specialization - Cyberlaw
London School of Economics And Political Science, University of London
2012.07 - 2012.08
Business Law -
Fordham University The School of Law
NYC 2015.05 - 2015.06
Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Tools: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Alteryx, Azure Devops
- Strategic planning
- Talent development
- Operations management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget administration
Team leadership
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/07/89
- Nationality: Panamanian
Timeline
Tax Technology Senior Manager
EY Latam North
2023.10 - Current
Tax Technology Manager
EY Latam North
2021.11 - 2023.09
Tax Manager
Deloitte Belgium
2021.06 - 2021.11
Experienced Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2020.06 - 2021.05
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2018.06 - 2020.05
Intern to Junior Tax Consultant
Deloitte Belgium
2015.11 - 2018.05
Business Law -
Fordham University The School of Law
2015.05 - 2015.06
Master - International Business Law
Universidad Antonio De Nebrija
2014.10 - 2015.06
Specialization - Cyberlaw
London School of Economics And Political Science, University of London
2012.07 - 2012.08
Law - Spanish and European Law, Global Law Program (International Business Law and Anglo American Law)
Universidad De Navarra
2010.09 - 2014.06