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Skills:Guiding Business Strategies, Forecasting, Budget

Finance Controller | Business Controller 05/2024 - current
SEAL Analytical, , Netherlands
Manage cash flow, plan for foreign currency needs, and alert upper management for cash flow deficiencies. Prepare budgets by providing data on historical spending. Minimize financial risk by understanding processes and company weaknesses. Compile financial reports and oversee staff contributions. Identify cost savings by optimizing operations and resources. Mentor financial staff through involvement in higher-level discussions.
Manage cash flow: This includes forecasting cash flow needs, planning for foreign currency needs in advance, and alerting upper management for cash flow deficiencies. Budget preparation: This includes feeding individuals around the company data and information on historical spending across a variety of general ledger coding. Minimize financial risk: This includes being aware of current processes, understanding company weaknesses. Compile financial reporting: This includes being aware of recent changes to financial reporting practices, overseeing a staff that directly contributes to the financial statement preparation process. Identify cost savings: This includes understanding where operational efficiencies lie, how staff can be best utilized, what reporting functions are being duplicated, and what resources the finance department really needs. Mentor financial staff: This includes being a leader to the controller's direct reports by involving them in higher-level discussions.--
Financial Business Controller 05/2023 - 04/204
IPP&PRS HOLDING B.V, , Netherlands
Led financial planning, reporting, and compliance efforts. Managed cash flow, mitigated risks, and provided leadership for team development.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis. - Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management. - Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives. - Prepare and analyse financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. - Prepare Monthly Report in Dutch GAAP locals GAAP. - Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. - Provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making. - Establish and maintain internal control procedures. - Identify and assess financial risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. - Manage the organisation's cash flow to ensure there is enough liquidity to meet operational needs. - Oversee and manage my team, providing leadership, guidance, and development opportunities.--
Finance Administrator 08/2021 - 04/2024
Ritchie Bros, , Netherlands
Managed AR and AP. Analyzed budgets, forecasts, trends. Prepared financial reports. Collaborated on budget management. Monitored cash flow. Assisted in long-term planning, ensured compliance, provided financial insights.
- Manage accounts receivable and payable. - Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations. - Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports statements. - Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborating with other departments to develop and manage budgets and forecast, monitoring expenses. - Monitoring and managing the organization's cash flow, optimizing cash positions. - Assisting in long-term financial planning, such as capital budgeting, investment analysis, and mergers and acquisitions. - Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards, and coordinating financial audits done by our International Accountants. - Providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.--
Senior Accountant 08/2019 - 07/2021
Teleperformance, , Netherlands
Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports. Assisted with budgets, audits, tax compliance. Analyzed financial data for decision-making.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. - Preparing financial analyses and reports. - Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets. - Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts. - Assisting with annual audit preparations. - Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance. - Ensure timely compliance with tax and accounting regulations in each market. - Performing analysis of financial information to provide management with the correct information for decision-making.--
Customer Service Specialist 05/2018 - 07/2019
Teleperformance, , Netherlands
Resolved product concerns, addressed complaints, achieved high satisfaction. Managed customer files, provided timely assistance, and personalized service.
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales. - Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions. - Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues. - Maintained and managed customer files and databases. - Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times. - Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.--
Sales Coordinator 10/2015 - 02/2018
Melia Hotels & Resorts, , Spain
Directed hotel marketing, sales, and customer service across Americas. Managed CRM, social media, pricing strategies. Cultivated client relationships, attracted new guests, met revenue targets.
- Responsible for hotel's marketing, sales and customer service strategies throughout Americas. - Liaised with customers, management, and sales team. - Implemented updated CRM systems and social media marketing strategies. - Maintained long-term relationships with high net-worth clients. - Prepared pricing strategies for current customers to enhance sales and increase profitability. - Attract new guest and increase customer loyalty. - Prepare reports for the hotel manager. - Identify new contacts, develop sales leads, and respond to sales opportunities in order to maximize revenue. - Achieves the monthly and annual personal target contributing to the Sales revenue.--
Senior Accountant & Auditor 07/2010 - 09/2015
Melia Hotels & Resorts, , Cuba
Conducted year-end closing with controllers, auditors. Managed journal entries, reconciliations. Updated ledger, resolved discrepancies. Advised on filing projects, prepared financial statements.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors. - Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. - Updated general ledger with latest entries. - Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances. - Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting. - Prepare Financials including balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements.--
Junior Accountant 06/2008 - 07/2010
Melia Hotels & Resorts, , Cuba
Supported monthly financial statement preparation. Reconciled month-end totals for accuracy. Handled payroll, monitored AR, AP, budgets. Ensured smooth monthly closing, prepared audit documentation.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements. - Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information. - Prepare payroll and terminal benefits. - Monitor accounts receivable, payable and budgets. - Smooth and trouble-free monthly closing. profit/loss and balance statement. - Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.--
Finance Internship 01/2007 - 05/2008
Popular Savings Bank, , Cuba
Supported senior staff with project presentations and reports. Contributed to marketing strategies. Updated on project progress, proposed solutions. Generated reports, maintained databases, conducted risk assessments.
Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff. Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses. Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues. Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations. Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data. Conduct risk assessments to develop test internal control.--

Jose Joaquin Valdes Pirad 09/2004 - 05/2008
, , Cuba
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:BSc, Accounting
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BSc), demonstrating expertise in financial management, auditing, and accounting principles essential for various professional roles in the field.

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