REBECCA RODR GUEZ RODR GUEZ
Mansiones de Las Piedras 52 Ambar Street, Las Piedras, PR 00771
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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