Sandra Menezes

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Mutual Fund Tax

   Fidelity Investments

   Jul 2024 — Present · Merrimack, NH, US

   Responsible for performing detailed reviews of the workpapers for Regulated Investment Companies, including fiscal and excise tax provisions, annual financial statement disclosures, quarterly compliance tests, fund distribution calculations, 1120-RIC and Form 8613 tax returns, and shareholder year-end tax deliverables. In addition, as a Senior Tax Manager, you will share your knowledge with staff-level associates on securities taxation and complex derivatives including futures, swaps, and options. Additional responsibilities include working with our IT Development Squads to solution system enhancements and create operational efficiencies. The Tax Team is part of the Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) business unit, which provides accounting and investment management support services to Fidelity businesses and mutual fund shareholders. The Tax team, along with the Shareholder Reporting Team, makes up the Fund Administration Group within FFIO. The primary responsibilities of the team include providing tax compliance services for US 40-Act mutual funds, Canadian mutual fund trusts, and alternative investment products. The Tax Team works closely with several different operations teams and internal business partners including Shareholder Reporting, Compliance, Legal, and Fund Treasury.

Education

• Suffolk University

  Master of Science - MS, Accounting

• Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gerais

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

• Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gerais

  Lato Sensu Postgraduate Degree, Accounting

Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Management
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Tax
• Microsoft Excel
• Internal Controls
• Accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Finance