GEORGINA PEREZ

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Extensively experienced in the financial industry covering both Corporate and Consumer clientele and goal-oriented Finance executive with more than 18 years experience and demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position, expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

Financial Analysis

Management Reporting Forecasting/Budgeting

Cross Regional/Cross Functional

Intercompany/Transfer Pricing

Process Improvements

Project Management

Corporate/Regulatory Reporting

Business Strategy

Finance Transformation

Finance System

Implementation

Controllership functions

Balance Sheet

Accounting/Internal Control framework

Risk/compliance

My key strengths are to serve as a Subject Matter and consultant on business decision-making, specializing in providing objective and analytical insight on the soundness of business decisions. I evaluate the financial impact of business strategies and transactions based on the interpretation of accounting, regulatory and tax standards, requiring in depth knowledge of drivers of revenue and cost dynamics around the business.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

CORPORATE ORIENTED: Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making skills

CORPORATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Well versed in Accounting Policy, Legal Vehicle Management, A&P Procedure, FASB, USGAAP, SOX404, BASEL II, and SEC.

COMPLIANCE: Strong Knowledge on compliance, information security and Business Unit Compliance Officer

INDUSTRY LINES: Financial Services and Insurance and Banking Products.

TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Visio, Internet, Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Business Intelligent Enterprise, SAP, Blackline.

SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE: Smartview, GCMD, QuickBooks, Financial Reporting and General Ledger system, Management Reporting (SAP, Solar, RDW, catalyst, TM1).

LANGUAGES: Fluent English & Spanish

PEOPLE: Exposure to working in markedly different cultural environments.

Part-Time Faculty:

Farmingdale New York State College - School of Business Spring 2015 – January to May

COURSE - BUS 201 Corporate Finance – lecture

Responsible to impart the appropriate finance concepts to achieve the Course objectives:

oThe overall aim of this course is to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of Finance as a business discipline - an analytical approach in assessing the financial worthiness of a business entity is stressed. Topics covered include time value of money; financial statement analysis; valuation models; risks and rates of return; calculating beta coefficients; working capital management; capital budgeting; the cost of capital leverage and dividend policy; and financial forecasting.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

QBE America, Inc. May 2015 – Present

Financial Controller, Emerging Markets (Asia Pacific & Latin America)

Responsible for oversight, management and monitoring of internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance in the area of Finance for the Emerging Markets division, consisting of Latin America and Asia Pacific by implementing strategic vision, leading the financial reporting and operation functions.

Ensure the right finance governances are in place to support the process control and documentation, attestation and account reconciliation.

Liaise with internal and external auditors, serving as main point of contact for internal control issues and SOX assessment

Develop monitoring plans for balance sheet accounts and off balance sheet accounts, controls and monitoring over accounting risk framework in the region

Oversee all activities to ensure SOX compliance including: scoping process including Risk Assessment Committee preparation and half-year and year-end reporting

Identify and deliver SOX training requirements, monitor guidance and updates issued by regulators and determine impact on organization’s SOX methodology

Implement compliance policies while containing compliance risk in liaison with Head of Compliance

Responsible for process improvement and continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent to the business. Lead/manage the finance transformation projects to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions and technology solutions for the organization.

analyze current enterprise processes, performance indicators, and best practices in order to determine the optimal business processes and driving value through the finance organization

Drive a performance management culture by mobilizing and developing individuals at all levels, encouraging cross-team collaboration and leading department to achieve positive results for the organization

Plan, allocate and manage financial budget by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Foster a positive environment by modeling cultural expectations and guiding leaders to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Model QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives

Citigroup November 1998 – April 2015

Citibank NA; New York, NY

Financial Control Sr. Lead Analyst for O&T/Global Functions July 2010 - Present

Global Functions Controller and finance Project Lead – Work with leaders and stakeholders to establish a repeatable framework for process/system improvements, providing expert advice, consulting, tools, methodologies, training, coaching and resources to ensure projects are successful.

Lead Planning & Analysis Project – Develop standard Management reports to ensure high standard to support the transparencies on the Allocation charges.

Performed the Global Functions financial consolidation reporting (Month end, Outlook, Plan, Forecast and Corporate submissions and ad-hoc financial) alongside with the preparation of the Financial Senior Deck.

Responsible for the Global Functions Balance Sheet review, Account Reconciliation & Support Documentation.

Finance Lead for key Global Functions process Redesign, migrated activities to appropriate area, standardize approach across activities, eliminate unnecessary work or routine ( Accruals, eRecon, Management Reporting, Marketing Invoice and Regulatory Reporting.)

Finance Lead to develop the Global Functions interaction Model between North America and Mumbai Center of Excellent (COE) - defined control, governance, Role & Responsibilities and described the proper flow to all stakeholders, and ensuring issues are addressed within each project.

Responsible of the Global Functions Month end process, Legal Entities, General Ledger, Business Units (BUs) additional to the LEM responsibilities.

Achievements:

Successfully implemented the operating model with FP&A COE in Mumbai.

Finance Project manager for eRecon/Balance Sheet Project & Legal Entities

Successfully lead the Marketing Invoice Processing migration.

Citibank - Australia

Controller Group – US Regulatory Reporting April 2008- July 2010

Coordinate the implementation of any regulatory requirements on a timely basis.

Ensuring accounting policies are adhered to through regular reviews of the Balance Sheet, FASB treatment, Rewards and other provisioning, impairment testing.

Ensure all intercompany transactions adhere to strict Citigroup Policies with the necessary approval and documentation.

Manage and co-ordinate KPMG reviews SOX annual review and GCG audits reviews.

Meet Controller deadlines (monthly and quarterly) for disaster recovery, self assessment for compliance purposes, detailed balance sheet reviews, quarterly disclosures (SEC), BASEL II and ad hoc.

Achievements:

Finance Project manager for the migration of New Business Card platform

Finance project manager of the implementation of the FAS 166/167 covering securitization of mortgages.

Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes as a result of outsource functions.

Citibank - LATAM Regional Office; Miami, Florida

Regional Treasury and Operation and Technology controller September 2004-March 2008

Prepare cost of funds forecast, Treasury earnings, customer pricing, and transfer pricing benchmark, Impact of asset/liability growth, Net Interest Margin stabilization, and Tax implications.

Interact with the Senior Management and Countries CFOs, concerning financial forecasts and reports.

Consolidated LATAM countries Financial - Prepare and consolidated the Monthly Treasury Controllable Package Report for (NY and Regional Office

To perform a Balance Sheet review process periodically in order to escalate any issues promptly when needed.

Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly reviews with auditors.

Ensure Compliance / Governance Oversight (SOX 404, SOA, RCSA, and Legal Vehicle Management).

Achievements:

Finance Project manager to transfer the Intercompany Billing Process from quarterly to monthly cash settlement process covering the management reporting.

Effectively managed the Operation and Technology Regional Risk Control Self Assessment and Record Management implementation.

Implemented the General Ledger proof process and created the Account review committee for the entire balance sheet.

Citibank, Dominican Republic

Finance Consumer Bank Head Nov 1998 – Sep 2004

Prepare the monthly reporting and management analysis for Corporate and Consumer business.

Responsible for the budget cycles, forecast and variance analysis. Prepare all management reporting for consumer and corporate (Functional Expense, Product Profitability Report (PPR), and Management Profitability Report, MIS, and Finance Regional information.

Participated in definition of the treasury, business strategy and develop measure tools to analyze performance against the established plans

Achievements:

Finance Lead in the implementation of new General Ledger system and financial reporting system

Lead a project to significantly customize a vanilla reporting standard to local requirements that required in-depth knowledge of end to end processes. Served as key leader in effectively managing 10% annual revenue growth.

Allegro Resorts Corporation, Dominican Republic

Senior Officer, Money Transfer Division-Treasury February 1992 – February 1998

Responsible for Account payable to third parties, tracking of money transfers and money market and trading

Managed cash flow, liquidity management and distribution of funds to the corporations various properties

Responsible for the General Ledger standardization across geographical areas

Achievements:

Received various promotions beginning with an auxiliary position and leading to senior officer.

Effectively implemented the treasury booking in Quick book system and Mexico Money Market procedure.

Implemented Money transfer analyze and review and tracking process.

EDUCATION:

1994 - 1995 Masters Degree, Senior Management in Finance

Institute Technologic de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Dominican Republic

1987 – 1992 Bachelors Degree, Computer Science - Systems Engineering

Universidad APEC (UNAPEC), Dominican Republic

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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