A NDRES A LBORNOZ
570-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Actively seeking a key role with an organization in need of a qualified individual with efficient financial and accounting skills
and “know-how” in setting goals, coordinating, developing and managing operations
for financial/accounting, and company activities optimizing business efficiency
Analytical, creative and goal oriented professional with significant years of experience in providing an
exceptional performance in formulating and administering financial duties
Exceptional background in budget formulation, financial forecasting, budget execution, accounts payable, cost/price
analysis, program evaluation, strategic planning, and all financial activities
Combined organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage diverse relationships
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, exceeding objectives and increasing operational efficiency levels
Acknowledged for capacity to meet deadlines, "get the numbers right," resolve persistent problems, and conceive
cost and efficiency improvements for the financial well-being of business
Strong leadership and motivational skills; proven ability to quickly build rapport, establish trust, train and motivate
people of all levels
Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude and commitment to excellence
Bilingual and Bi-literate in English and Spanish languages
CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent strategist: providing advanced accounting solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization
Resourceful and well-organized: skilled in activity planning, task management and project follow through
Keen sense of responsibility: solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability
Creative Problem Solver: responds rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Evaluates and identifies
problems/needs to make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BILINGUAL ACCOUNT MANAGER : HUDSON AND KEYSE MENTOR OH 2009
MANAGED OVER 800 CLIENTS ACCOUNTS BOTH IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH NATIONWIDE
Contacted debtors by telephone regarding collection and/or recovery accounts. financial services accounts.
Performed account work efforts and follow-up as directed, and in accordance with management and
client requirements.
. Negotiated repayment of account balances via payoffs, settlements, and payment plans.
Skiptraced debtors using company provided tools & resources and in accordance with company policy & procedures.
Conducted follow-up on debtor promises and commitments to ensure positive resolution.
E N S U R E C O M P L I A N C E W I T H FDCPA, state collection laws, and client/customer work requirements.
FINANCIAL ANALYST: US MILITARY GROUP US EMBASSY Bogotá 2002-2005
Executed the Budget in support of the Joint Counter drug and Anti Terrorism Contingency Missions in the Country of Colombia,
executing government allotments for over $37 Million annually
Provided financial advises to the MILGP Budget Officer and staff on all financial and budget matters
Functional in formulating, presenting and executing security assistance and multi-source operations and maintenance of
funding programs resourced by SOUTHCOM and other military departments
Assisted in planning, developing and managing policies and programs to accomplish mission requirements
Consistently monitored support provided by the Embassy under ICASS in accordance with State Department directives
Implemented and ensured maintenance of fiscal accountability through the Security Assistance Automated Resource
Management System (SAARMS) in accordance with DSAA and unified command policy guidance
Analyzed and made recommendations on the general financial adequacy dollars for the MILGP programs
Performed administrative and analytical duties in accomplishing program-budget planning, execution and review functions
Reviewed and analyzed data using historical data, trend analysis, and statistical formulas for the preparation of the mid-year
reviews and the annual budgets
Evaluated staff input, edits narrative and quantitative data to ensure that accuracy and consistency of the command budget
submission is in conformance with command policies, instructions and guidance
Prepared and presented MILGP budgets in both written and oral presentation
Prepared and organized financial data to support management decision-making
Recommended reprogramming of funds between budget submissions to the Budget Officer based on changing priorities,
revised funding levels and new requirements
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A NDRES A LBORNOZ
570-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Controlled highly scrutinized representational allowances
Established and implemented internal controls to ensure MILGP obligations and expenditures comply with applicable laws
Managed processing of MILGP financial transactions, from the committing state through obligations and liquidations; the
proper implementation of SAARMS and fiscal accountability through its interface with HQ USSOUTHCOM AND DFAS/DE and the
Embassy Finance Office
Conducted financial program planning and analysis involving the evaluation of and planning for such needs as reprogramming,
the development of forecasting criteria
Distributed funding guidance to satisfy requirements in various object classes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Created budget justifications with performance and program cost data as required, initiates control of amounts allotted in
approved budgets, maintains control and provides advisory and analysis services regarding historic data used to justify funding
requirements
Monitored, tracked and recorded obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase of the annual operating
budget
Provided the Budget Officer and Mission personnel with information and advice relating to the reservation and obligation of
funds, salary and allowance payments, periodically reviews the status of obligated funds and recommends deobligations of
funds determined to be in excess of requirements
Analyzed payment records provided by State Department disbursement office to reconcile all MILGP disbursements on a
monthly basis
Managed Non-Department of Defense school program for dependent education
Supported incoming and outgoing military and civilian personnel on current information pertaining to their entitlements and
allowances
Maintained constant contact with local school officials and DOD school officials to provide and exchange any related
information
Reviewed and processed complex government travel requests and travel claims to ensure that they meet appropriate travel
regulations and that the funding authorization utilized is in accordance with the purpose of the travel
VOUCHER EXAMINER: AMERICAN EMBASSY Bogotá 2001-2002
Managed processing of Processes incoming invoices for vehicle maintenance, representation, gasoline contracts, rents and leases,
utilities, communication services, purchase orders, reimbursements, lodging, non personnel services contracts, journal voucher,
construction services and any type of miscellaneous payments that result in support of various ongoing projects both rural and at post
(200 vouchers average per month with multiple accounts per voucher)
Effectively ensured that the correct accounting classification is assigned and prorates the amounts in order to distribute the
costs evenly or proportionally into the different post allotments/MIPRs and other sources of funding
Efficiently reviewed Contracts, Purchase orders and BPA’s for all claims to verify that the payments are in accordance with
the terms of the agreements/contracts and DOD, STATE (4 Fam) regulations
Tracked and ensured that State financial Management office transmits and disburses payments in a timely manner
Collaborated with various FSNs from State Department to ensure that interactions between the Budget and Fiscal and The
Admin Sections of the Embassy are carried out effectively and efficiently
Collected all required signatures needed to prepare the voucher for disbursement
Notified vendors and employees when their claims and payments (both cash and Checks) have arrived at the Embassy’s
cashier office and are ready to be picked up
EDUCATION TRAININGS
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Degree in Finance: POLITECNICO GRAN COLOMBIANO, Bogotá Colombia
1996-2001
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A NDRES A LBORNOZ
570-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Finance / Budget Trainings:
International Programs Security Requirements Course, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Wright Patterson AFB
Dayton, OH 11/2002 120 hours
Security Assistance Management Overseas Course, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Wright Patterson AFB
Dayton OH 11/2002 120 hours
Introduction to Financial Management USDA Graduate School New York NY 06/2004 32 hours
Budget Formulation USDA Graduate School San Diego CA 12/2002 40 hours
Federal Appropriations law USDA Graduate School San Francisco CA 06/2003 40 hours
Budget Analysis Workshop USDA Graduate School San Diego CA 07/2003 32 hours
Voucher Examiner Course Charleston FMC Embassy 06/2001 40 hours
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