Bilingual Accountant with more than 15 years of experience

LENIS HURTADO

**** ****** **. ***. ***, Charlotte, NC 28213

Home: 980-***-**** Cell: 276-***-**** E-mail: *************@*****.***

INTERNATIONALLY EXPERIENCED FINANCE MANAGER

International finance leader with extensive experience in Latin America.

Collaborative, results-oriented and with proven track record in leading

teams across multiple geographies. Expertise in enabling and influencing

decision making to achieve optimal performance, actively shaping business

initiatives and strategy development and delivery.

EXPERIENCE

D Service s Medicinas IMEX, Caracas, Venezuela

05/2012 to 03/2013

FINANCE CONSULTANT

. Provided accounting services and financial management expertise to

improve their accounting operations and business performance on

Accounts Receivable/Payable, General Ledger, etc.

IMS Health, Caracas, Venezuela 02/2011 to

03/2012 SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER LATIN AMERICA REGION

. Performed and coordinated Accounts Receivable, DSO and Collection

reports for Latin America countries. Analysis of aging report to

review past due accounts, resolved invoice discrepancies and revised

cash application to make sure proper payment were posted.

. Ensured financial transactions were properly accounted for and

reported in Hyperion Finance Management based US GAAP. Performed

Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet analytic reviews for Latin America

entities (Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia

among others), investigated and documented all unusual trends and

fluctuations in different currencies. Provided support to resolve out

of balance issues.

. Coordinated Capital Expenditure Request approvals for Latin America

countries, ensured that Fixed Assets were budgeted, forecasted, posted

and depreciated accordingly.

. Coordinated Bad Debt Provision on a quarterly basis, ensuring that bad

debt provisions were properly booked according to company accounting

policies.

. Prepared Monthly Credit Note report for all Latin America entities.

. Performed data querying analysis from SAP to Excel to create financial

models; Ad hoc reports, to understand business drivers, variances and

trends.

. Built financial data verification queries using Essbase Excel Add-In.

. Prepared and Coordinated Sales Incentive Program report for Latin

America entities on a quarterly basis, based on Actual revenues

versus Forecasted revenues for bonus and commissions payout to

Commercial teams.

. Prepared Weekly Revenue Roadmap report for Latin America region to

compare actual revenues in hand versus Budget, and tracking of

opportunities in current net and gross pipeline report.

. Coordinated Global and Regional Rebates and Discounts for all Latin

America entities as contracted.

. Prepared Work in Process accruals on a quarterly basis for Latin

America entities.

IMS Health, Caracas, Venezuela

COUNTRY FINANCE MANAGER 02/1996

to 01/2011

. Prepared the Annual Budget, Long Term Strategic Planning and monthly

forecasting, financial planning and analysis, profitability analysis,

risk mitigation, and opportunities identification.

. Prepared and updated of monthly cost & expenses package report by cost

centers in excel for local area directors and for the regional office

explaining major drivers.

. Prepared monthly report and presentation of financial situation to

General Manager, Commercial, Consulting, Production and Marketing

Director, providing financial analysis and explanations on Actual

trends and variances versus Forecast, Plan and Prior Year.

. Conducted all aspects of accounting operation under GAAP, including

payroll, accounts payable, receivable and general ledger.

. Supervised accounting and administration areas (team of 6 people)

revise their Performance Assessment on a quarterly basis.

. Performed and coordinated monthly close duties, tracked closing

checklist, coordinated finance department on journals book entries to

ensure timeliness and accuracy.

. Provided support and followed-up to local sales administration and

commercial team on Sales Force.com (SFDC), Billing Notification Forms

(BNFs) and revision of open opportunities.

. Provided guidance to commercial and consulting team on revenue

recognition matters.

. Supported to HR partner related to Headcount report movements,

compensation and payroll matters. Assisted with recruiting, training

and evaluating accounting staff.

. Prepared Income Tax Package under USGAAP and Local GAAP reconciliation

. Prepared USGAAP vs. Local GAAP Financial reconciliation report for the

regional office explaining variances.

. Responsible for assisting in the management of established systems,

controls and operational data to ensure data integrity and accuracy,

including any system implementation or upgrades. SAP migration,

Hyperion Financial Management and Sales Force.com implementation.

. Led internal control process implementation, evaluate the adequacy and

effectiveness and made recommendations to improve it.

. Reviewed invoices listed in the accounts payable template before

sending to Share Business Services (SBS) prior payment. Purchase Order

revision and approval when applicable.

. Identified, communicated and managed potential cost inefficiencies.

. Supported and managed internal and external audit requirements,

ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and comments.

Canadian Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela 08/1993 to

03/1995

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

. Conducted the accounting operation on a daily basis. Preparation of

payments for all goods and services provided by suppliers to the

mission.

. Assisted in the preparation of the mission's annual estimates and

budget reports. Analyzed budget requirements and allocations. Verified

appropriate cost center were used and commitments charged accordingly,

cash flow analysis.

. Prepared forms and calculations for payments to employees, upon

resignations retirement, according to local engaged staff pension and

local severance payment requirements.

. Ensured that accounting and financial services to the mission were

performed according to the Financial Management Regulations.

. Supervised activities of the Assistant Accountant, ensuring that

procedures and policies were properly conducted. Maintained working

relations with bank personnel and with accounting officers of local

suppliers and utilities.

Pepsi Cola de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela

03/1989 to 05/1992

SENIOR TAX AUDITOR

. Conducted tax audits and provided fiscal assistance for Pepsi-Cola

group and associates.

. Revised and analyzed areas related to income tax, salary retention's

and social insurance.

. Prepared reports as required by the Ministries of Labor and Finance.

. Administered internal controls and the fraud vigilance system.

EDUCATION

Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela

09/1984 to 06/1990

B.S. Public Accountant

Radford University, Radford, Virginia, USA

06/1992 to 05/1993 English as a second language

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

. Software: Knowledge and experience in MS office: Word, Excel (Pivot

Tables, V-Look Ups, SumIf Formulas, etc), PowerPoint, Hyperion

Planning (SmartView & Essbase), Hyperion Financial Management, SAP

Module FI CO, Sales Force.com

AWARDS

. IMS Summit Award, 2008. IMS' highest honor. This award recognizes

outstanding performance and commitment to the values that make IMS

great. The winners are individuals with passion, client focus and a

drive to over-achieve.

. IMS Americas Outstanding Achievement Award, Nov2008. In recognition of

my contribution to SAP Migration.

. The Americas Excellence Award, Aug2006. In recognition to outstanding

individual leadership and performance, tremendously committed and able

to deliver outstanding results in a professional and thorough manner.

. The Americas Excellence Award, Nov2005. In recognition to dedication

and conscientiousness which I have demonstrated in the Finance area

and my valuable support to the Legal function.

BILINGUAL: Fluent in English and Spanish

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