ABOUT ME – HOMEPAGE SIBLIMMO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2011 to April 2021:

Tax Director International – AMGEN (www.amgen.com)

Responsible for tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax planning & reporting (to VP Tax in the US) incl. for example:

Hired as International Tax Director responsible for all ex-US tax matters with subsequent focus on Europe when Amgen split International region combined with responsibility for a variety of global projects in the area of:
- Merger and acquisitions as well as collaboration projects (termination of international collaborations as well as negotiation of new collaboration deals) with big pharma
- Responsible for international tax developments such as leading impact analysis, required action & projects and implementation of various BEPS Actions (e.g. implementation of BEPS 13 including Country by Country Reporting and Master File, BEPS 7 linked to a major internal reorganization project, and BEPS 12 leading to DAC 6 with implementation of reporting tools and also definition of Amgen’s strategy to DAC 6 report with playbooks and training to all European finance team etc.)
- Functional and managerial responsibility for leading a team of four people in Corporate Income Tax & VAT
Led the implementation of a variety of tax strategies within Amgen Group
Actively participated in the implementation of a variety of ERP projects, including the design, testing and implementation of a global Transfer Pricing and Tax Provision project
Analyzed, reviewed and monitored transfer pricing strategy, controls and local file documentation requirements
Worked with third party accounting firms – after selection through Request for Proposal (RFP) – to monitor lodgment of all Corporate Income Tax filings
Responsible for engaging, building & driving collaboration and rapport with US colleagues and functional/regional stakeholders
Led and supported business development opportunities: tax due diligence, structuring, funding and integration
Collaborated with the finance and accounting functions and key business stakeholders to understand business strategies and pro-actively identify and communicate associated tax opportunities and/or risks
Monitoring current & potential future tax or regulatory changes and preparation of the organization to deal with these appropriately
Led audit defense activities, i.e. tax dispute management of audit, appeals, negotiations and litigation across the region in coordination with US tax team colleagues and financial and business executives
In charge of FIN 48 analysis and reporting
Led special projects and planning initiatives
Worked with the group’s legal department to ensure intercompany contracts reflecting Amgen’s transfer pricing policy were in place
Developed treasury related transfer pricing policies to manage cash pooling activities and loans

Febr. 2007 to Oct. 2011:

Regional Tax Director EUROPE & TMEA – CEMEX (www.cemex.com)

Responsible for tax compliance, planning & reporting (to VP Tax in Monterrey, Mexico) in Europe & TMEA with management responsibility for 25 people. Core areas e.g. included:

Supervision & monitoring all compliance related processes covering operating entities but also a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPV’s”);
Management of Tax Audits (especially Transfer Pricing [“TP”] related matters);
Enhanced relationship management with tax authorities in certain jurisdictions;
Tax planning / structuring related matters (e.g. financing, / FX management / TP optimization / M&A / IP / derivatives / captives / hybrids / JV’s etc.) including implementation of approved projects;
Monthly reporting to HQ as well as quarterly / annual reporting for SOX (cash flows, refund & penalties, FIN 48, budget);
Deferred income tax calculation performed under Local & Mex GAAP as well as US GAAP for June and November (hard close) / December (where required);
Development & documentation of various prosses such as e.g. SOX processes for CIT / VAT & DIT (Tier 1 countries) / FIN 48 reporting guidelines / Cash Flow reporting guidelines / Transfer Pricing rules covering inter-company flow of goods / Budget Process Rules / Monthly Reporting Template / Procurement & AP Process / FX Monitoring rules & training on derivatives

Febr. 2001 to Febr. 2007:

Senior Manager – KPMG Zurich (International Corporate Tax Department)

I have concentrated in the areas of:

International Corporate Taxation;
Insurance Taxation;
Mergers & Acquisitions, De-mergers;
Restructurings;
Financing Structures;
IP Projects.

At KPMG I had the chance to gather experience in assisting numerous multinational clients in different industries on a wide variety of international tax matters, covering both, in-bound & out-bound.

EDUCATION / ACADEMIC DEGREES

Oct. 2001 – Oct. 2004:

Tax Academy Zurich (Certified Tax Expert)

Oct. 2000:

Admission to the Bar

Febr. 2000 – April 2000:

Internship at Administrative Court (Tax Department) / Requirement for admission to the Bar

Nov. 1999 – Jan. 2000:

Internship at Criminal Court / Requirement for admission to the Bar

Nov. 1998 – Oct. 1999:

Internship at Law Firm in Lucerne, Switzerland (“Kummer, Bolzern & Partner) / Requirement for admission to the Bar

1996:

2 months internship in a Law Firm in Lucerne, Switzerland (“Mattmann”)

Sept. 1993 – Sept. 1998:

University of Fribourg, Switzerland / Swiss Law Decree (cum laude)

Sept. 1986 – July 1993:

College in Stans, Switzerland (Type D)