Internal Audit/SOX

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Javier Cruz

Ex Big 4 executive with more than 20 years of domestic and International professional experience.

Fast paced progressive professional with General Business Management, Financial Analysis and Reporting,

Internal Audit/Risk Management and Process Improvement.

Progressive leadership style with proven capabilities in managing effective, results oriented teams. Strategic and

integrated thinker with the ability to communicate effectively and cross-functionally at all levels of the organization.

Wide experience in different industries: Gambling & Casinos, Package/Freight/Delivery, Health, Media, Sports &

Entertainment, Food/Fast Food/Restaurant, Distribution and Transportation, Manufacturing, Business Consulting.

Bi-lingual – Bi cultural / Mexican and American Citizenship / Available and ready to travel and relocate

2002 MBA Background

Universidad de Las Americas A.C. Formerly Mexico City College Mexico City

1999 Business Process Re-engineering Diploma

Universidad de las Americas A.C. Formerly Mexico City College Mexico City

1995 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Universidad ISEC Mexico City

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bingosoft Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Mar 2013 – Mar 2015 Mexico City

A British brand into the Gambling & Casino Industry.

Business Manager - Administrator and Legal Representative

• Responsible for the business Administration (Finance & Administration, H.R. Marketing and P.R.)

• Coordinated Accounting and Taxes Affairs through outsourced CPA firm. (PKF)

• Coordinated Legal Affairs through outsourced attorneys firm. (E&Y)

Fresh del Monte Produce Inc. 3 Months contract

Oct 2012 – Dec 2013 Miami, Fl.

One of the leading suppliers of fresh and prepared food and Beverages.

SOX Internal Auditor

• Responsible for testing specific controls in different subsidiaries.

• Provided support to the External Auditors

FedEx, Express 9 Months assignment Robert Half

Feb 2012 – October 2012 Miami, Fl.

A worldwide Corp. providing a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and Business Services.

Vendor Contract Compliance Specialist (LATAM) Division

• Responsible for establishing and implementing a standard and uniform contract review process across the

LATAM division and the Caribbean. The implementation includes but is not limited to: enforcing compliance with

policies & procedures, developing key review metrics, standards and effective internal controls.

Carranza, Cowheard & Associates, P.A. Miami, Fl.

Apr 2011 – Jun 2011

CPA firm specialized in Forensic Internal Audit based in South Fl.

Internal Auditor

• Responsible for the analysis of audit and accounting information produced from different projects

including industries such as Maritime Transportation “Crowley” and Sports and Entertainment NLB “National

Base Ball League” Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox etc.

OCG & Associates, Inc.

May 2009 – Aug 2010 Miami, Fl.

Recognized Broker Insurance Agency Based in South Fl.

Hands-on Business Manager

Responsible for the business Administration. (Finance & Administration, Risk Management, H.R. and Marketing)

Accounting functions - AP, AR, monthly bank reconciliations using Easy Accounting Software System

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1805 Golden Sunrise ln. Pflugerville, Tx. 786**-***-*** 9391

Cash Management.

• Human Resources. (Policies & Procedures/Hiring/Terminating Personnel, EEO, Coordinated the payroll

process for outsourced payroll company “Prime Pay”)

• Coordinated Legal Affairs through outsourced attorneys firm. (Littler)

• Developed Marketing Business Proposals for potential customers from different industries.

Intcomex, Inc.

Oct 2007 – Jan 2009 Miami, Fl.

Premiere distributor of information technology products serving LATAM & the Caribbean

SOX Internal Auditor

• Participated in the design and implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process and procedures for

the Company and its 12 subsidiaries located in LATAM and the Caribbean.

• Performed SOX Audit/ Risk Management for different subsidiaries in different countries in LATAM.

• Conducted operational audits for the company and its subsidiaries, as well as provided

recommendations to improve the operations.

• Performed Special Reviews. (Forensic Internal Audit)

De La Peña EYE CLINIC A Medical Group Inc.

Sep 2006 – Sep 2007 Los Angeles, Ca.

One of the largest private ophthalmology practices in the U.S.A. with over 225,000 active patients, 5

locations and a surgical center in the Los Angeles area that serves mainly Hispanic clientele.

Process Analyst Specialist

• Responsible for the diagnosis, redesign, implementation and continual improvement “performance

measurement” of the administrative and operative processes taking place in the different clinics

• Responsible for the elaboration and analysis of the Chain of Value/ Supply Chain Management.

• Developed a Risk Management Plan.

• Conducted a Special Project for the Clinics. “Recall Process”

• Responsible for the evaluation and analysis of DNA Medical Software System for the Clinics.

WDLP Broadcasting Company, LLC.

Feb 2003 – Sep 2006 Miami, Fl.

WDLP-TV Channel 22 and WGEN-TV Channel 8, both are Full Power TV Channel Stations and

another 11 Class “A” and Low Power TV Channel Stations based in South Fl.

Hands-on Business Manager - Administrator

Responsible for the Administration and Operation of 13 TV Channel (Finance and Administration, Internal Control,

Risk Management, H.R., Legal, Operations & Engineering, Traffic, Programming, Sales & Marketing, PR.)

• Participated in the creation of the Business Strategy.

• Bookkeeper - Data Entry (AP, AR-Collections, monthly bank reconciliations) Quick Books Pro Software System

• Cash Management.

• Responsible for the Budget Control for 4 TV Shows.

• Coordinated the payroll process for outsourced payroll company “ADP”

• Coordinated Legal Affairs through outsourced attorneys firm. (Holland & Knight)

• Responsible for the Vendor Contracts.

• Participated in Due Diligence process.

• Human Resources (Policies & Procedures/Hiring/Terminating Personnel, EEO)

• Extensive involvement with executive management regarding financial and operational matters.

GRUPO ALSEA

2000 – 2003 Corporate Operative Internal Auditor Mexico

City

Biggest franchise operator in LATAM with the following brands Burger King, Domino's Pizza, Starbuck’s

Coffee, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili s Grill & Bar, P.F. Chang s China Bistro and other major companies

Colgate-Palmolive

1999 Internal Auditor & Quality Control Mexico

City

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1805 Golden Sunrise ln. Pflugerville, Tx. 786**-***-*** 9391

Multinational dedicated to the manufacture, distribution and sale of products of personal care & cleaning

PricewaterhouseCoopers

1993 – 1999 Business Consultant Mexico City

The biggest professional services firm around the world

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, VISIO Standard (SAP), ORACLE (Finance and Vendor Contract), Trax

SENTAI, QuickBooks Pro, Easy Accounting, SO-Comply, DNA Medical Software, NEOSYS.

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