Gregorio Garcia Cimas
Calle Tres Maestras, **, **150 Murcia, Spain . (034-***-**-**-** .
***********@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
. Versatile and highly accomplished professional offering over 20 years
of experience in the areas of accounting and finance management,
strategic financial planning, business process reengineering as well
as HR and administration management across sectors.
. Highly qualified with MBA and Bachelor of Economics and Business
Administration coupled with training in various facets of finance and
administration while employed with Tragsa, Accenture and Deutsche
Bank.
. Proven ability in pioneering business growth strategies and cost-
saving initiatives, identifying risks and putting in place risk-
mitigating policies. Displaying strong financial and analytical,
problem-solving and decision-making skills.
. Highly adept in managing administrative bids and contracts, month end
procedures, accounts and reports. Skilled in handling HR operations
such as payroll management, employee mentoring, conflict management,
recruitment, and retention and exit of employees.
. Demonstrated ability to leverage acquired hands-on experience in
utilising various IT applications for business process excellence.
Successfully implemented CRM and BI systems to help clients take
strategic and procedural decisions. Able to cope with pressure and
passionate about quality, efficient and on time work.
. Worked closely with suppliers, top management and cross-functional
teams, encouraging and facilitating cooperative working relations and
realigning work roles to foster teamwork and increase staff
productivity. Comfortable working in multicultural settings while
effectively interacting with people of diverse nationalities.
CAREER HISTORY
Administration and Human Resources Manager Jan 2009 - Apr 2013
TRAGSA (Empresa de Transformacion Agraria S.A.), Murcia, Spain
. Successfully developed the department from scratch by effectively
utilising available resources and staff.
. Provided training to staff members and operated the department
enhancing best practices in accounting, procurement, human
resources and other office & administrative operations.
. Supervised all book entries, regular reconciliations, and rest of
accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate allocation and
completion to prepare reliable financial statements.
. Effectively managed collection and payment procedures building
relationships with suppliers and clients.
. Prepared accurate financial and analytical reporting as well as
budgetary and forecasting information.
. Controlled bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash and other cash
flow activities.
. Closely supervised all procurement activities to ensure conformance
with national laws and company's procedures. Monitored tenders,
authorised winners and awarded contracts to vendors.
. Managed staff requirements, recruitment and on-boarding to ensure
staff retention as well as delicate staff duties such as refereeing
disputes, firing employees and administering disciplinary
procedures.
. Handled effective relations with local representatives of the
labour union.
. Prepared and presented all staff surveys and reports.
. Supervised payroll correct generation and distribution.
. Defined and monitored the annual training plan.
. Was accountable for preparing and attending disputes and trial as
legal representative.
Consultant/Advisor May 2006 - Dic 2008
Freelance, Cadiz, Spain
. Worked effectively in demanding situations and improved working as
well as personal skills.
. Advised and provided support to small and medium sized companies on
accounting, taxes, procurement, marketing and communications as
well as human resources and IT issues.
. Involved in the operation of a small family business focused on the
art industry.
Business Area Controller Jan 2001 - May 2006
Deutsche Bank SAE, Barcelona/Madrid, Spain
. Mastered the business activity and management information
requirements to develop accurate budgets and monitoring models.
Adjusted budgets and models to save expenses (lowest possible
budget) without losing accuracy.
. Developed accurate financial and business activity reports at all
levels of detail and analysed budgetary variance to take corrective
actions.
. Handled global strategic information in the reports for the regular
Frankfurt steering committees.
Previous employment of over 12 years; commenced career in 1989 and
progressively handled variety of responsibilities pertaining to banking,
finance and analysis and made career advancements within the field.
Project Manager Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
E-magine (Deutsche Bank Group), Barcelona, Frankfurt, London
Analyst Nov 1994 - Jan 1997
Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Barcelona, Chicago
Banking Assistant Aug 1991 - Mar 1992
Banca di Roma International S.A., Luxembourg
Programmer Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Madrid
Translator Oct 1989 - Mar 1992
F.I.S.A. foundation, Madrid
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) Sep 1993 - Jul 1994
I.E.D.E. (Institute for Executive Development), Madrid, Spain
Economics and Business Administration Batchelor Sep 1986 - Jul 1991
U.A.M. (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid), Madrid, Spain
High School Sep 1982 - Jul 1984
The Heights School, Potomac, Maryland, E.E.U.U.
LANGUAGES
. English, Spanish, Basic French
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 10th Jun, 1968 Driving Licence: Spanish Driver's Licence
Nationality: Spanish