Financial Reporting Planning

Dayana C. Sojo

Pinecrest, FL, ***** Phone: +1-786-***-**** ******.****@*****.*** US Citizen

Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. Financial Reporting Manager Jun 2023 –May 2024

Reporting to the VP of Finance and Accounting, responsible for all SEC external financial reporting and filings (S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, Press Releases), including Fin Active Disclosure (Self-SEC filings). Prepared Ad-Hoc technical accounting memos. Ensured prompt and accurate calculation of Excise Tax and compliance with relevant US agencies in the airline industry (USDA, APHIS, CBP, and TSA), along with quarterly reconciliation of fuel credits. Proficient in software systems: DFIN, SAGE Intacct, Cube (FP&A), Ipayables (vendor invoice management), and Blackline (GL account reconciliation). Located in the USA (W2).

Colour Republic, LLC Controller / Deputy Finance Director/ USA (W2) Jan 2023 – May 2023

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company Corporate Accounting Team Lead/ USA (W2) Aug 2022 – Nov 2022

Hill-Rom/Baxter Regional Finance Manager/ USA (W2) Oct 2021 – Jul 2022

United Parcel Services (UPS) Sr. Finance and Accounting Coordinator / USA (W2) Feb 2020 – Sep 2021

Based in Florida, reporting to headquarter Atlanta, USA. Prepared consolidated financial analysis, reports, and journal entries using data analytics. Managed project budgets and forecasts, including purchase order and cost analysis. Conducted variance analysis on financial data, ensured GAAP compliance, and supervised SOX 404 controls. Assisted with month-end closing activities for U.S. Domestic Package, International Package Shipping, and Supply Chain & Freight operations at UPS. Coordinated balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variances. Senior coordinator (LATAM-Spain- Italy) for accounting activities migrated to a third-party contractor in Bangalore, India. Provided monthly revenue stream analysis to senior management. Proficient in Oracle ERP. Located in the USA (W2).

Visa Inc. Senior Financial Analyst – Revenue Mar 2019 – Jan 2020

Based in Florida, reporting to headquarter San Francisco, CA. Ensured compliance with LATAM Client Incentive and Merchant Acceptance Incentive contractual terms and determined the accounting treatment of each incentive deal in accordance with US GAAP and newly issued ASC 606. Managed, tracked, and processed payments to clients for all regions (US time zones: PST, CST, EST). Conducted peer reviews and approved new contract setups in the Oracle Revenue Management and Billing (ORMB) system, according to contract terms. Liaised with commercial, sales, and legal teams as well as clients to ensure the fulfillment of contractual obligations. Reviewed contract performance and updated amortization schedules for proper revenue recognition. ERP’s: Oracle, ORMB, JDE, Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion, Located: USA (W2).

The Swatch Group (U.S.) Inc. US Financial Controller Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

New Jersey/ Miami – USA. Led financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting team, ensuring compliance with US-GAAP. Oversaw accurate and timely accounting month-end closing, documented internal control policies and procedures, and coordinated annual physical inventory counts (116 stores). Prepared and distributed among sales and brand managers the monthly flux analysis per brand: Omega, Longines, Tissot, Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Rado, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch, and Flik Flak. ERP’s: SAP. Located: USA (W2).

adidas AG Senior Financial Reporting Manager Oct 2013-Oct 2015

Company-sponsored work visa provided for a 2-years short-term assignment in Colombia. Led the Colombian financial reporting team, ensuring the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for headquarters. Ensured compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP, SEC regulations, and corporate accounting policies. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate transparent and effective financial communication with LATAM affiliates and external auditors. Served as the corporate retail financial controller for 16 stores within the country. Developed financial models for adidas AG group brands (Adidas, Reebok, TaylorMade, and Rockport) to assess the financial reporting impact of alternative revenue streams and accounting recognition. Proficient in ERPs: Oracle, JDE, Power BI, Hyperion (SmartView).

Kimberly Clark Corporation LATAM Corporate Senior Auditor Jul 2012–Oct 2013

Company-sponsored work visa provided for a 1-year short-term assignment in Colombia. Conducted financial audits in LATAM subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with US-GAAP, SOX-404, Andean Free Trade Agreements, and FCPA. Oversaw local documentation of accounting policies and procedures. Evaluated corporate governance alignment with SEC guidelines. Worked with a manufacturing consumer product company: Kleenex, Huggies, Scott, Kotex, and Depend, among others. Experienced with ERP system: SAP.

Philip Morris International Internal Controls Manager Aug 2007–Aug 2009

Venezuela. Performed financial operations audits and documented accounting policies and procedures (based on US-GAAP and SOX-404). Conducted periodic reviews of corporate governance practices to ensure Global PMI alignment with SEC guidelines. Cigarette/tobacco manufacturing company: Marlboro, L&M, Parliament, and Philip Morris. ERP: SAP

KPMG Senior Auditor II Feb 2005–Aug 2007

Venezuela. Ensured public companies’ compliance with IFRS, PCAOB, US GAAP, SEC, SOX 404 regulations. Financial external audits provided to companies in the banking, manufacturing, and oil company industry (Banco Mercantil, Bimbo, Zara, CITGO). ERP: SAP

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Phoenix(on campus – San Diego, CA) 2010 – 2012

•Bachelor’s degree in law Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) 2002 – 2009

•Bachelor’s degree in public accounting Universidad Catolica Andres Bello (UCAB) 2001 – 2007

Fluent in English and Spanish, Proficient in ERP systems SAP, and Oracle (FDM/Hyperion/Power BI), Highly proficient in Microsoft Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Deemed eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination by The Virginia Board of Accountancy (Virginia Board of Accountancy). Mortgage Loan Originator Pre-Licensing Education graduated 2023.

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