Jonathan Peñafiel

Meet Jonathan:

Jonathan is a leading expert in tax, accounting and financial matters with more than 14 years of experience.  Throughout his career, he has provided comprehensive advice to companies in various sectors, including services, construction, petroleum, transportation, food, health, automotive, manufacturing and floriculture. His strong academic background and career path have allowed him to develop a deep and comprehensive understanding of the tax and accounting complexities faced by different organizations.

Experience

• Thanks to his commitment to the Firm’s values and strengths, Jonathan has had the opportunity to meet and work in different areas, from operational and analytical functions to supervisory roles.  This diversified experience has given him a comprehensive view of the inner workings of companies, allowing him to identify and solve problems efficiently and accurately.  His meticulous approach and ability to adapt to different business contexts have made him a versatile and highly competent professional.

• In the academic field, Jonathan has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to his education.  He is a Finance Engineer and Certified Public Accountant-Auditor, with a Master’s Degree in Tax Law, which enables him to combine financial and accounting knowledge with a solid understanding of tax legislation.  This interdisciplinary approach allows him to provide clients with comprehensive and strategic solutions to his clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing financial resources.

• Throughout his career, Jonathan has proven to be a results-oriented professional, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.  His ability to lead projects, his attention to detail and his ability to interpret and apply tax and accounting regulations, have generated confidence in his clients and colleagues. His commitment to excellence and proactive approach positions him as a valuable ally for any organization seeking to strengthen its financial and tax management.

• His ability to implement solutions using office packages is reflected in the optimization of working time and operational efficiency in the review of tax issues in customers.  Jonathan’s vast experience in tax determination and audit processes, ensures a proactive approach and his ability to anticipate and resolve complex tax issues.

• His in-depth knowledge of tax regulations and processes applied by the tax administration allows him to carry out exhaustive evaluations, identifying possible risks and, in turn, propose strategies to provide appropriate solutions.  After a detailed analysis, he can determine the best course of action, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing tax benefits for his clients. His ability to design and implement effective tax plans has been crucial for those organizations seeking to maximize their financial and fiscal performance. 

  Formación
  

• Finance Engineer, Public Accountant, Auditor, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE), Ecuador.
  
  
• Master’s Degree in Tax Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Ecuador.