Summary
Fifteenth (**) years of experience in the finance area, performing internal control reviews based on risk (COSO). Verifying the existence and effectiveness of controls, obtain evidence of the reasonableness of the figures presented by the financial statements, to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, verification of compliance with regard to laws, regulations, manuals and procedural rules (SOX), coordinate together with the CFO the annual review of the external and internal audits process.
Professional Experience
Accounting and Financial Services
April 2015 to Present time
Self Employed - Miami, Florida
I currently serve as an independent public accountant providing accounting services, consulting and financial services:
1.Bookkeeping
2.Accounting process
3.Uprising process
4.Evaluation of internal control based on risk
Achievements
Identify and modify internal financial infrastructure to align with organizational changes, as needed.
Develop suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Formulating and communications the audit plan, answering complex questions involving GAAP and GAAS issues.
Internal Audit Supervisor – Reported to the Corporate Management of PDVSA Industrial Finances April 2013 to April 2015
PDVSA Industrial - Petróleos de Venezuela – Caracas, Venezuela
Responsible for arranging and the execution of internal audits based on risk in the finance area and activities administrative to ensure that the different subsidiaries of the business are registering their daily operation in the accounting systems, according to the policies, procedures, institutional internal control and financial information standards applicable to each entity. It also ensures the correct application of tax, labor and commercial laws.
Achievements
Preparation & Analysis of Business Performance
Calculate & interpret financial results.
Anticipate and identify fiscal opportunities, risks, and solutions to close budgetary gaps.
Set short-term and long-term objectives. Recommend changes in strategic direction.
Internal Control Manager - August 2008 to April 2013
CONSORTIUM CREDICARD – Caracas, Venezuela
Consorcio Credicard is the leading media processing payments for banks and other institutions in Venezuela, which has the endorsement and certification of the most prestigious franchises Internationally renowned such as MasterCard, Visa and Amex, company and offer regular mechanisms for start operations of its products: Credit Card, Debit Card and Adquiriencia (Terminals Point of Sale,VPOS Solution, MultiVPOS Solution, Merchant), all through a highly reliable and tailored to national regulations technological system and international.
Internal Control Manager is responsible for planning and executing annual audit program based on risk and sensitive situations of the Consorcio Credicard's organizations required in accordance with human resources, in compliance with established standards and practices. Monitoring the internal control matrix points resulting from these audits.
Achievements
• Preparation & Analysis of Business Performance
• Structure and create departmental and organizational model of the company
• Participate in the creation of the Audit VP and implement of risk-based audits
• Develop and implement of management models, strategic business plans, projects, etc.
Internal Audit Supervisor April 2006 to August 2008
MARAMBIO, GONZALEZ & ASOCIADOS – Caracas, Venezuela
Public accounting firm that provides financial services such as conducting internal, external, operational and compliance audits of companies active in the areas of Banking Agencies, Insurance, auto dealers’ groups, Credit Card Franchise Operator (audit diverse operating cycles), Review of formal and payroll duties.
Achievements
Preparation & Analysis of Business Performance
Calculates and interpret results from audits.
Assist contracting officers and personnel in coordinating contracting activities.
Determine how to best implement fiscal reviews (and subsequent audits if warranted) and resource requirements.
Skills
Problem solving, Critical thinking, Planning, Leadership, Interpersonal, Supervising, Coaching / mentoring, Analytical / logical thinking.
Education
SANTA MARIA UNIVERSITY
Caracas / Distrito Capital – May 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Professional Development Institute of Public Accountants Capital District and Miranda
Caracas / Distrito Capital – Nov 2009
Training program for Internal Auditors (288 Hours)