Karina Garcia Romero
About Karina Garcia Romero
Karina Garcia Romero is the Regional Indirect Tax Leader and Costa Rica & Central America Tax Manager at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in tax compliance and management in the Latin America region.
Procter & Gamble Regional Indirect Tax Leader
Karina Garcia Romero currently serves as the Regional Indirect Tax Leader and Costa Rica & Central America Tax Manager at Procter & Gamble. She has held this position since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for executing and submitting tax returns and payments. Additionally, she attends government audits and ensures the correct application of tax legislation within the region.
Previous Role at Procter & Gamble
Prior to her current position, Karina Garcia Romero worked as the Tax Compliance Senior Team Leader at Procter & Gamble from 2007 to 2014. During her 7-year tenure, she managed the transition of tax compliance activities for the US and Brazil to a Shared Service Center, demonstrating her expertise and capabilities in tax compliance and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Karina Garcia Romero has a solid educational background in accountancy and tax. She earned a Maestria en Asesoria Fiscal de Empresas from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología in 2015. She also holds a Licenciatura en Contaduria Publica from Universidad Fidélitas obtained in 2003 and a Bachillerato en Contaduria Publica from Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo earned in 2002. Her academic credentials provide a strong foundation for her professional career in tax management.
Tax Project Management
Karina Garcia Romero plays a crucial role in tax-related projects for Procter & Gamble. She is the global contact for Latin America region tax projects, ensuring expert tax guidelines for successful project implementation. Notably, she led the implementation of Costa Rica's Tax Reform and the e-invoice solution CAByS, reflecting her significant contributions to the company’s tax strategy and compliance.