Santiago Mosquera

Partner

Practice Areas:

Taxation
Auditing and Accounting

Languages

Spanish

Meet Santiago:

Santiago has been an advisor and consultant for prestigious national and multinational companies in tax, accounting matters, and has intervened as a speaker and trainer in various forums at the national level.

He served as tax auditor and national coordinator of Tax Audit of the Internal Revenue Service [Servicio de Rentas Internas] (SRI), as well as a consultant to the Tax & Accounting Division of Moore Stephens.

His professional practice has been characterized by his ability to offer comprehensive advice to clients, developing effective strategies and proposing innovative solutions.

Intellectual Property Expertise

  • With more than 25 years of experience in the tax and accounting field, he has a diverse background that includes different roles, both in the public and private sectors. Additionally, his experience as a university professor has allowed him to stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in tax and accounting matters.

  • In the public sector, he acquired a deep knowledge of tax and accounting regulations, as well as a strategic perspective in the management of financial and fiscal resources.

  • His transition to the private sector has provided him with a complete practical and entrepreneurial vision. He has led teams in the implementation of optimized tax strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximizing benefits for his clients. His focus is on the customization of solutions, which not only comply with legal obligations, but also enhance the operational efficiency and profitability of companies.

  • In addition to being a committed and honest professional, he has distinguished himself for his clear leadership and ability to establish lasting and trusting relationships with his clients. His goal is to provide security and peace of mind to those who rely on their services, ensuring continuous and effective support in all their tax and accounting needs.

  • His extensive knowledge and experience cover various industries and types of businesses, which allows him to have a comprehensive and strategic vision when providing his advice. From multinational companies to small startups, he has worked with a wide range of organizations, understanding their specific needs and the challenges they face in their respective sectors. This multidimensional perspective enables him to speak the same language as his clients, understanding their business goals and providing tailored solutions.

  • Having a deep understanding of the varied dynamics and demands of each industry, he is fully qualified to offer strategic advice, which goes beyond regulatory compliance. His focus is on anticipating future needs, and proactively identifying opportunities, to optimize the tax and accounting structure of his clients
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  • This ability to adapt and comprehensive vision ensures that their recommendations are relevant, effective and aligned with the objectives of each business he advises.


Formation

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Ecuador.

  • Commercial Engineer with a major in Business Administration, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Ecuador.

  • Specialization in Tax Law, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.

  • Master’s Degree in Taxation, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.

Memberships

  • College of Accountants of Pichincha.

Certifications/Other

  • Professor in the Master’s Degree in Tax Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE).