Fernando Gallego

Home address: ***-** **** ******* ***** NY, 11356.

Phone Number: 347- 4306078.

E-mail: ac2fgi@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: Fernando.gallego97

Summary of Qualifications:

Professional Bilingual Accountant, Internal/External Auditor and Cost Accountant with 10 years of experience, working from Inventory and Internal audit Analyst to Internal audit and J- SOX Project Manager at Manufacturing Company dedicated to the assembly Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Fuso vehicles in Venezuela (A majority-owned Subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation).

In charge of creating and implementing strategic plans, setting and administering million dollar budgets and developing improved processes to meet short and long term objectives successfully.

Able to instill vision to achieve company goals and surpass production expectations while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service integrity through total quality management.

Excellent accounting and math skills.

Recognized for reliability and getting the job done through a persistent and strong work ethic.

Great interpersonal and communicational skills.

Goal, and detail oriented punctual and organized.

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) and SAP System (ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning).

Areas of expertise: Auditing Processes; Inventory Control and Valuation; Planning and Negotiation; Accounts Payable; Internal Control; Standard Cost and Actual Cost; Projects Evaluation; Accounts Receivables; Income and Deferred TAX; IFRS and US GAAP; Cash Management; Financial Controls; Statistical Analysis; Analysis and design of budgets; Issuance Financial Statements, J-SOX.

Willing to relocate.

Professional Experience:

Internal Audit and J-SOX Project Manager, MMC Automotriz, S. A. (January 2014 – September 2016)

Supervised and supported to the internal Audit Coordinators and Internal Audit Analysts.

Advised management about how to reduce company taxes (tax planning), tax projection, low cost production and general expenses.

Applying of tax planning (inventory handling) with a result of Bsf. 25 million saving (around USD 3,9 millions) and identification of improvements on tax treatments, with a result of more than Bsf. 10 million saving (around USD 1,5 millions).

Implemented a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Achieving 100% compliance with J-SOX standards required by headquarter, with no improvement observations.

Liaised with external auditors firms (KPMG – PWC) to provide and obtain information, documents, and financial reports.

Reduction of external audit fees (KPMG), by assuming the issuance of financial statements and its disclosure note responsibilities, and calculation of adjust by inflation.

Participated in a confidential due-diligence job required by headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan.

Attendance of special tasks assigned by CFO (financial calculations, accounting treatments).

Ensured all reports are done and submitted before deadline.

Participation, organization and coordination of physical inventory checking.

Creation, review and analysis of cycle count process. Internal Audit and J-SOX Project Coordinator, MMC Automotriz, S. A (May, 2011 – December, 2013)

Coordinated necessary activities to ensure compliance with the audit plan.

Evaluated support of J-SOX to ensure Company’s compliance with corporate requirements.

Supervised Internal Audit Analyst’s work to ensure their performance according to the Audit Plan.

Issued management/financial reports when needed (financial statements and its note).

Liaised with external auditors firms (KPMG – PWC) to provide and obtain information, documents, and financial reports.

Internal Audit and J-SOX Project Analyst, MMC Automotriz, S. A. (July, 2008 – May, 2011)

Responsible of internal Audit Plan, made Audit Findings Reports.

Reviewed and analyzed financial documentation.

Assisted and provided ongoing support with J-SOX Team Project when needed.

Issued management/financial reports when needed (financial statements and its note).

Liaised with external auditors firms.

Implemented (adopted) of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) in the Company. Inventory Analyst/Credit and Collect Analyst, MMC Automotriz, S. A. (December, 2006 – January, 2008)

Responsible for accounts receivables and payables, ensure bills of lading are correct.

Issued receipts to vendors and creditors, ensure bookkeeping is accurate.

Recorded all major and minor transactions in the system.

Issued reports on monthly basis.

Education:

Master Degree in Finance, Gran Mariscal De Ayacucho University – Anzoátegui, Venezuela, February 2014.

University Degree in Accounting, ORIENTE University (UDO) – Anzoátegui, Venezuela, November 2007.

English Certificate- High intermediate level - INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF CANADA (ILAC) – Toronto, Ontario, Canada. – November 2010. Other education certificates:

Updating course of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS). Barcelona, Venezuela – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

Integral Risk Management course. Espiñeira, Sheldon y Asociados (Price Waterhouse Coopers). Barcelona, Venezuela – 2012.

Forensic Audit for Research and Financial Crime Prevention.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) course. Institute of Internal Auditor of Argentina. Buenos Aires, Argentina – year 2011.

Excellent Professional References Available Upon Request

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