Accounting Manager

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AROLINA SOFIA SCHWARZ

**** ** ***** *** *******, FL 33029 305-***-**** carolinaschwarz@ya

hoo.com

CFO / CONTROLLER

Detail-oriented Controller with over nine years experience driving global

initiatives through accounting, auditing, internal control, and finance.

Proven international expertise, reporting accounting reports, balance

sheets, cash flow, and budgets to headquarters. Trusted with full P&L

responsibility and respected for commitment to meeting critical deadlines.

Multilingual and well travelled with ability to quickly adapt to a variety

of cultures, environments, and situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

( Accounting / Finance ( Business Start-Up ( Accounts Receivable

( International Controller ( Forecasting & Planning ( Collections /

Accounts Payable

( Internal Auditing / ( Financial Analysis ( Accounts

Budgeting Reconciliation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CFO / CONTROLLER JUL 2003 to JUL 2013

Pramac America LLC / Pramac Industries, Inc., Miami, FL

Recruited to restructure and organize medium size company internally and

manage several sectors to include accounting, administrative, payroll, and

HR department. Control and organize all Central and South American

subsidiaries; provided dual accounting for European headquarters; and

developed annual budget for two subsidiaries while controlling budget

preparation for other three subsidiaries. Supervise and coordinate Accounts

Receivable Department.

. Develop and prepare necessary financial reports monthly to drive

growth for manufacturing company that produces generators, wind

turbines, and solar panels.

. Travel internationally to assist with start-up of new companies,

establish procedures, coordinate and organize several departments,

perform internal audits, and train CFOs from other subsidiaries.

. Full P&L responsibility, managing handling of budget to include

submission to HQ, execution, control, and explanation of deviations.

. Prepare, analyze and project cash flow requirements on a monthly basis

or as required.

. Handled legal matters, coordinating with attorneys for trademark

issues, open cases, claims, EPA issues, etc.

. Supported mid-year and full-year audits from external/internal

auditors and the banks with responsibility to perform Financial

Statement at end of year.

. Develop and follow up on periodic forecasts and business plans.

. Seek financing for working capital and managed purchase of warehouse.

. Perform due diligence for the Banks as preparing all information for

Loans and Borrowing Base Certificates.

. Provide support for shut down of a subsidiary in Puerto Rico.

. Other responsibilities include controlling slow moving inventory count

and performing consolidated financial statement annually.

Selected Accomplishments:

> Promoted to America's Controller in 2004 to control several

international subsidiaries.

> Coordinated with President during start-up of U.S. subsidiary to

begin manufacturing products within U.S., 2008.

> Reduced inventory differences to almost 0 by establishing monthly

inventory counts.

> Instrumental in finding new benefits for employees, implementing

401K, Flex Plan, etc.

> Lead and coordinated the team for migration of company's systems

from basic software to Oracle, ending project two days before

estimated due date.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT APR 2003 to JUL 2003

Pramac Lifter Spa, Italy (Headquarters)

Developed procedures for U.S. office from training in Italy about the

Pramac Group Reporting Package, financial procedures, and new accounting

system implemented. Assisted with audits within accounting/administration

department.

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AROLINA SOFIA SCHWARZ

4702 SW 160 Ave., Miramar, FL 33027 305-***-**** carolinaschwarz@ya

Apt. 337 hoo.com

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER ( TAX CONSULTANT FEB 1999 to FEB 2003

Estudio Schwarz & Associates, Argentina

Performed audits for a variety of clients to include pharmaceutical

companies, manufacturing companies, temp agencies, etc. Ensured compliance

of Argentina's strict regulations while providing consulting services to

40+ clients monthly, including audits, taxes, and accounting. Assisted

companies with start-ups, legalities, and statutory books.

. Lead preparation of monthly, year-end financial statements.

. Managing 10 key client accounts.

. Presented monthly and annually tax declarations.

. Analyzed and changed administrative procedures.

. Prepared account reconciliation, assisted audits,

Selected Accomplishments:

> Drove start up of two international firms in Argentina.

> Organized internally the accounting and administration department

of an insurance company.

MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN AUG 1998 to DEC 1998

International Diplomacy Council, San Francisco, CA

Assisted Marketing Manager as Intern for organization that enables citizens

for businesses within San Francisco area to promote cross-cultural

understanding while forming lifetime relationships with international

leaders.

. Utilized marketing education from UC Berkeley to assist with programs

offered: professional and leadership development, corporate

scholarship, and student enrichment/award programs.

SENIOR IN CONTRACT, FINANCE, AND ACCOUNTING DIVISION SEPT 1996 to APR

1998

Arthur Andersen, Argentina

Provided accounting, administration, and legal/statutory books for

international companies that wanted to establish their business in

Argentina. Managed four International Key Clients Accounts, providing dual

accounting and control of financial/internal reports.

. Recruited and trained new assistants, coordinating teams of six to

eight members.

. Researched new administrative procedures and ways of reporting to

improve operations, tax presentations, and projections.

Selected Accomplishments:

. Promoted within six months from junior to senior.

. Assisted with start-up of three international firms in Argentina.

. Organized internal accounting and administration department of

insurance company.

PROFESSOR'S ASSISTANT JUL 1996 to JUN 1997

University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

EDUCATION

Professional Diploma Program in Marketing, 1998

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY -- USA

Master of Science in Accounting (CPA), 1996

UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES - Argentina

International Exchange Program in Germany, 1990

PAUL KLEE GYNASIUM - Cologne

Languages: English, Spanish, Italian and German

Computer Skills: Oracle, Peachtree, Microsoft Office

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