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Manager Accounts Payable

Location:
Houston, TX, 77058
Posted:
April 25, 2010

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Resume:

REBECCA RODR GUEZ RODR GUEZ

Mansiones de Las Piedras 52 Ambar Street, Las Piedras, PR 00771

787-***-**** / 787-***-****

******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly successful and goal oriented Accounting Manager with extensive

experience in general accounting within the Pharmaceutical and

Biotechnological industries, manufacturing environment. Acknowledged as a

strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Highly proactive

in the identification and solution of problems - controlling costs,

accounting systems automation, ensuring quality and high levels of

productivity. Fully bilingual (Spanish / English).

Full accounting cycle Sox Compliance

Financial analysis and planning Capital Accounting

Budget & Forecasting Financial Reporting

Internal audits and controls Accounts Payable, Accounts

Tax returns (property, income, municipal, Receivable

IVU) Implementation of ERP & Financial

Fixed assets & inventory Packages

SAP, JD Edwards, Kronos, ADP, EMAS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 - 2009

AMGEN MANUFACTURING, Juncos, PR

Sr. Accounting Manager

Recruited to undertake overall management of Accounts Payable & Payroll,

also managing payroll process for Amgen Manufacturing Limited (1,800

associates). Supervised up to ten direct reports.

. Successfully managed the Accounts Payable Cycle (monthly 4,000+ vouchers

and 1200+ checks),

. Responsible for the Accounts Payable tax withholding reporting for PR

government (480's forms).

. Ensured SOX compliance pursuant to Sections 302 & 404.

. Appointed to act as liaison between Corporate Disbursement and Site in

Accounts Payable & Vendor Master issues.

. Oversaw several special projects related with A/P & Payroll, including

SAP Implementation, Electronic Expense Report (Concur).

. Responsible of Monthly closing process for Payroll & Accounts Payable,

including General Ledger reconciliations.

Accomplishments:

* Led the successful SAP implementation as an active team member of

the Vendor Master & Accounts Payable Core Team.

* Actively participated as Core Team Member (US, Europe & PR) of the

Electronic Expense Report Project implementation and was

responsible for ensuring information integrity in accordance to

local and federal regulations.

* Successfully improved the in payment cycle time from 30% to 80% by

creating and implementing aging procedures and assigning one

employee to handle all approved invoices, and ensuring continuous

invoice flow.

GLAXOSMITHKLINE, Cidra, PR 1999 - 2005

Accounting Supervisor

. In charge of the supervision of four full-time employees and

coordination of Accounts Payable, Payroll & Fixed Assets functions.

. Managed full payroll process for GSK Manufacturing, Sales and Consumer

Healthcare divisions in Puerto Rico, including payroll quarterly and

annually returns.

. Supported payroll process of temporary agencies' associates.

. Generation of General Ledger monthly accounts analysis. Budgeting &

Forecasting for Payroll, Depreciation and General Expenses estimates.

. Inter-company transactions.

Accomplishments:

* Successfully implemented the Kronos Workforce Timekeeper, version 3.4.

MOVA PHARMACEUTICAL CORP., Caguas, PR 1990 - 1999

Accounting Supervisor (1996 - 1999)

Promoted to manage all accounting matters for the Sales Divisions, and two

additional subsidiaries of MOVA Pharmaceutical (MC-21 & SIS, Inc.). This

included Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Fixed Assets and

Inventories, and Accounts Payable. Reported to Finance Vice President.

. Supported Human Resources Department during Headcount Budget process.

Accomplishments:

. Successfully implemented the accounting system for three subsidiaries

of Mova Pharmaceutical.

General Accountant (1992 - 1996)

. In charge of payroll process, including preparation of Quarterly and

Annual Returns for Mova and its subsidiaries in Puerto Rico and USA.

. Prepared Bank Reconciliation for Operational Accounts.

. Supported and worked with Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Treasury,

General Accounting matters, Inter-Company transactions, Inventories,

Budget.

Junior Accountant (1990 - 1992)

. Full Accounts Receivable cycle.

EDUCATION

MBA, Major in Production Management

University of Puerto Rico, R o Piedras, PR

BBA, Major in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

University of Puerto Rico, Huamacao, PR

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Good Manufacturing Practices

Capacity Cost Management

SAP Training Modules

(Invoice Management, Budget, Analysis & Reporting, Supply Chain &Business

Warehouse)

FASB Update for Industry

Writing Effective Procedures

PR Labor Law

Accounting Manager, Sr. Accounting Manager, SAP, JD Edwards, ERP,

Comptroller, Payroll Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, General Accounting

Manager, Sox, Sarbanes Oxley, General Ledger, Vendor Master, Internal

audit



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