Ana María Poveda Azofeifa Email & Phone Number

Heredia, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Led financial management and compliance efforts at Agencia Costarricense de Investigaciones Biomédicas ACIB FUNIN, ensuring the Foundation's funds were properly managed. Collaborated with business unit leaders to optimize organizational processes and supported external audit processes, Sponsor Assemblies, and legal administrative tasks.

Costa Rica

• Managed global HR department agenda, ensuring timely meeting deadlines across time zones.
• Coordinated complex travel itineraries and reconciled monthly expenses for the global HR head.
• Provided logistical support for meetings/events, managed special purchases, and participated in special projects.
• Supported team with space management, office relocations, onboarding new employees, and procurement of supplies.

Costa Rica

• Developed and reviewed Foundation policies with Legal, Quality, and HR heads to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Executed administrative projects approved by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the Executive Administrative Director.
• Maintained accurate Board of Directors minutes and managed document custody for seamless operations.
• Acted as the primary contact for external entities at national and international levels on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Costa Rica

• Developed a comprehensive planning process for the annual internal audit calendar in the Accounts Payable department.
• Implemented risk matrix to identify gaps in processes and minimize risks.
• Coordinated training programs on regulatory and compliance standards for the organization.

Lagunilla Heredia

Responsible for providing senior executive-level administrative support to the CEO and his six front-line managers.Accountable for tracking all day-to-day accounting activities of the operation, including purchase orders, travel expense reports, invoice reimbursements, and negotiation of third-party contracts.Overseeing domestic and international travel.

Heredia, Costa Rica

• Supported the Sr Finance Director and VP by managing day-to-day office tasks, coordinating meetings, and transcribing minutes.
• Collaborated with Operations Managers and Communication Team to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
• Led a committee focused on supporting and developing women leaders within the organization.
• Developed projects to promote women in leadership positions, inviting all employees to join the cause.

Alajuela, Costa Rica

• Managed calendars and provided administrative support to two directors at Abbott Vascular in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
• Coordinated purchasing supplies through purchase orders and assisted in the bidding and contracting processes.
• Supported the financial team with invoice control, filing, and data entry in SAP.
• Collaborated with the communications team on internal development initiatives and executive presentations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Bachelor Deegree

Bachelor'S Degree Journalism, Bachelor Degree

Planificación Estratégica Para El Cumplimiento De Objetivos

Certificate, Gestión Ágil De Proyectos Con Scrum, Certificado En Curso

Curso De Gobernanza Y Compliance De Segunda Generación