Emili Venegas

Jacksonville, FL *****

ad48a4@r.postjobfree.com 689-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced Finance Professional with over two decades of expertise in financial management, auditing, and business operations. Proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in SAP, financial reporting, and process optimization, risk assessment, control and compliance ad auditing . Languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

06/2020 to 06/2023 - Finance Manager

Algetec Tecnologia

Implementing robust accounting and controlling procedures to ensure full compliance with headquarters' standards.

Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable

Provide the appropriate financial metrics and reports, and related insights to operating management

Reduced month-end closing time, allowing for faster decision-making and increased agility in business operations

Identified cost-saving opportunities by performing thorough expense analysis and implementing efficient practices

Collaborate closely with procurement and supply chain managers, serving as a dedicated business partner to support compliance initiatives and drive cost-saving achievements.

HR responsibilities: payroll review, newcomers recruiting, time-sheet, salary planning, benefits purchase, and control

Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes

Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies

Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models

Monitor and control tax routines

Systems Protheus (TOTVS) and SAP user

05/2016 to 06/2018 – Finance Coordinator

Samskip Netherlands

Establishing accounting and controlling procedures to comply with headquarters

Daily cash control; provides operational oversight of Accounts Receivable (national and international billing) and Accounts Payable and Intercompany transactions

Provide the appropriate financial metrics and reports, and related insights to operating management

Ensured month-end close is operating effectively and reviews monthly closing reports (BS / PL)

Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies

Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes

Enhanced budget management for various projects through detailed tracking and forecasting

Ensured timely invoicing and payment processing, contributing to improved cash flow

Identified cost-saving opportunities by performing thorough expense analysis and implementing efficient practices.

System user: SAP (FI, CO).

07/2014 to 03/2016 – Business Unit Controller

BASF

Analyze and consolidate South American business results

Provide financial decision support, impacting the achievement of the business's objectives

Provide South American financial reporting and business results to headquarters

Lead forecasting process, including S&OP, Cost and Expense matters, resource allocations, and distribution agreements

Manage budgeting process (P&L and Working Capital Index); provide the appropriate financial metrics and reports, and related insights to operating management

Streamlined budgeting procedures for more efficient resource allocation and improved cost management.

Enhanced financial transparency with detailed analyses of key performance indicators and monthly variance reports

System: Oracle

01/2014 to 06/2014 – Finance Controller

Nextel Telecom

Oversight supplying and vendor procedure

Lead the team to be accurate on the receipt and input the vendor invoices in the system

Business partner with internal customers to understand demand and troubleshoot record notes in the system

Provide the appropriate financial metrics and reports, and related insights to operating management

Develop and report KPIs internal processes of the receiving documents and invoices input

02/2010 to 12/2013 – Senior Financial Analyst

Grupo LM

Manage budgeting process (P&L and Working Capital Index); provide the appropriate financial metrics and reports, and related insights to operating management

Monthly reporting activities to the board and chairman

Develop and monitor company annual goals together with managers, CEO, CFO, and COO, as well as monitoring with managers and the board

Responsible for activities related to external audit and internal control (definition of business rules and procedures, defining process flows, preparation of internal audit program and internal control)

Taking charge of maintaining and updating the risk assessment matrix for departments within the shared service center.

Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.

Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.

Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities to reduce costs and optimize resource allocation.

10/2003 to 01/2010 – Senior Auditor

Ernst Young

I have Ernst & Young as my first job. Since I joined E&Y I have worked on External Auditing and Business Risk Services in Brazil and the US.

As an external auditor, I primarily prepared and revised financial reports. Streamlined the audit process by leveraging technology tools such as data analytics software, leading to more efficient audits.

As an internal auditor, I worked with the Business Risk Services group and worked with leading companies in Energy, Chemicals and Utilities, Financial Services, Health Sciences, Construction, Automotive Industry, Technology, Communications, Retail, and Consumer Products.

I developed a solid experience as an internal and external auditor with significant operational and administrative skills through many types of industries. I also have experience in: Sarbanes-Oxley services - 404 Section compliance (documentation, testing, and quality review); Internal Audit services - planning, supervision, testing execution, development and presentation of recommendations, audit reports deliverables, performing audit according to company's compliance policies and procedures; Internal Control services - mapping and review of processes, risk assessments, evaluation of internal controls to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and corrective control applications; External audit services of financial statements

I had been working on a special assignment on Fannie Mae, in Washington DC, in 2006.

Education

Master's in Finance, Auditing and Controlling

Fundacao Getulio Vargas – Brazil - 06/2012

Bachelor's in Business

Universidade Salvador – Brazil 11/2003

Skills

Microsoft Office (10+ years)

SAP (10+ years)

Management (5 years)

SOX (7 years)

Auditing (10+ years)

GAAP (10+ years)

Business Development (10+ years)

Strategic planning (10+ years)

Cost accounting (10+ years)

Account analysis (10+ years)

Corporate accounting (10+ years)

Risk and Control assessment (10+ years)

Technical accounting (10+ years)

Account Reconciliation (10+ years)

Financial Report Writing (10+ years)

Financial Analysis (10+ years)

Externa and Internal Audits (10+ years)

Supply Chain (10+ years)

Forecasting (10+ years)

General Ledger Accounting

Certifications and Licenses

Accounting Foundations: Statement of Cash Flows - April 2022

Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling - June 2022

Additional Information

Languages - English, Spanish and Portuguese

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