Finance Professional

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AVIGAEL BLANCO-MEJIA, CPA, CMA, MBA

Doha, Qatar +974-******** *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Finance professional with 20 years of

extensive track record in diverse industry and finance roles. CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Business Analysis, Financial Reporting

• Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Treasury, General Accounting, and Cost Management

• Data Analytics & Reporting (Tableau, Power BI, Excel)

• Financial Services, Controls, and Banking Compliance (AML, KYC)

• ERP/Financial Systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Odoo)

• QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor

• Digital Transformation & Data-Driven Projects

• Team Leadership and Development

• Audit, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

GULF FINOVATE CONSULTANCY

Accounting and information system business solution firm - Qatar FREELANCE / MANAGING PARTNER (QATAR) December 2024 – Present https://gulf-finovate.com/

ELITE EXPRESS CARGO LLC

Supply Chain, Logistics, LMD, Freight, Customs Clearance – GCC Region FINANCE MANAGER (BAHRAIN AND QATAR) July 2022 – November 2024

• Implemented QuickBooks online, ensuring integration with the financial processes of GCC entities and alignment with group financial goals.

• Handled intercompany transactions, cost accounting, and payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results for the group.

• Provided financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, VAT filing, GPA reporting, and project profitability reports presented to top management and the Board of Directors.

• Presented financial forecast, budget, insights on financial performance and variance analysis

• Liaised with external and internal auditors, ensure compliance with statutory requirements NASSER BIN NAWAF & PARTNERS HOLDINGS CO. WLL

Real Estate, Security Services, Affiliate of NBK Automotive Brands (Mercedes-Benz) - Qatar FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST May 2021 – February 2022

• Provided financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow of group entities

• Presented forecast, costing, budget, insights

• Liaised with external auditors and key stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

AL JABER TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. WLL

Construction/ Main contracting company (>USD 218 million turnover, >2800 employees) - Qatar BUDGET & TREASURY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT June 2014 – May 2021

• Presented budget and financial plan for large-scale construction projects

• Acquired banking facility and managed the utilization of project funds

• Implemented and ensured integration of financial systems for large-scale construction

• Managed company and project-wide cash flow and working capital

• Close coordination with banks for trade documentations 2

AL REYAMI INTERIORS LLC

Interior Design - Affiliate of Al Reyami Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates TRADE FINANCE OFFICER INTERNAL AUDITOR December 15, 2010 – June 23, 2014

• Implemented financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Monthly closing and presentation of financial reports, including cost analysis and cash flow

• Implemented financial Oracle system

SOPHIE MARTIN PHILIPPINES, INC.

Retail and Wholesale Industry - Affiliate of P.T. Sophie Martin (a French company) FINANCE MANAGER November 3, 2008 – October 5, 2009

• Managed general accounting and financial reporting, month-end closing, overall financials

• Presented budget, forecast, and financial insights

• Implemented a new ERP system (Sage ACCPAC)

CARRIER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION–ROHQ

Multinational producer of HVAC, refrigeration, fire and security equipment Affiliate of United Technologies Corporation (Forbes Global 2000) SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – TREASURY, TAX, ICO, PAYROLL, METRICS & MEASUREMENT October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2008

• Executed hedge requests, intercompany loans, netting payments, and online time deposit placements for entities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia

• Presented cash flow projections and management report

• Payroll reconciliation and Singapore GST (Goods & Services Tax) computation

• Consolidated regional KPI report with using approved metrics and measurements WARNER MUSIC PHILIPPINES, INC.

Music Industry - Affiliate of multinational Warner Group companies SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – ROYALTY AND COST / REVENUE AND RECEIPTS April 26, 2006 – September 30, 2007

• Transitioned across multiple senior accountant positions and reported to HK and USA

• Monthly closing (sales, receivables, royalty, copyright, inventory, JV, licensing, digital)

• Prepared forecasts, budget, analyses, contracts, legal documents of artists, licenses, etc.

• Manage inventory, perform system set-up of pricing and product configurations

• User-level system maintenance

• Supervised staff assigned to consignment sales

BDO Global - ARCO CPAs Audit Firm

International network of public accounting, tax, consulting and business advisory firms EXTERNAL AUDITOR December 13, 2004 – April 25, 2006

• Performed audit fieldwork for banks and insurance clients

• Prepared complete set of audited financial statements and corporate income tax filing CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS

• Trainer of CPA Reviewees Philippine Institute of CPAs in Qatar 2024

• Professor for Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Hercor College 2010

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion 2010

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Cum Laude) Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion 2004

• President, Region VI Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants 2004 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified ProAdvisor QuickBooks Online

• CMA Member of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA-USA)

• CPA Member of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

• FMVA - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

• BIDA - Business Intelligence & Data Analyst – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

• VP Education (2024-2025) PICPA Qatar Toastmasters Club

• President Western Visayas Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (2000)

• Coordinator Nature Has the Last Say Program (2000) 3

RECENT SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED:

• Strategic Analysis for Management Accountants and CFOs – IMA Sep 2024

• Accounting in the Age of Generative AI – IMA Aug 2024

• Tableau: Data Dive – Unleashing Insights & Innovation – PICPA Apr 2024

• Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2022-2024

• Business Intelligence & Data Analyst Program – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) 2022-2024

• Advanced Excel Formulas & Functions – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Nov 2023

• DCF Valuation Model – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Apr 2023

• Dashboards & Data Visualization – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Dec 2022 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English.

• Driving License: Holder of a valid Qatar driving license.

• Availability: Ready to join in one week

I hereby confirm that the information provided is accurate and up to date. Avigael Mejia

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