Prepared Company financials under US GAAPPrepared internal and external compliance reports such as Country by Country, Government Payments, Census, Mineral Reserves, among othersEnsured that all relevant SOX documentation is up to datePrepared for and responded to internal and external audit requests. Provided effective and efficient cooperation with External and Internal AuditorsAssisted in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and deliverables, financial reporting packages (US GAAP & IFRS), forecasting, budgeting, and 20-F and Annual Report Performed month end closing activities including the review of operating company and divisional submissions. Conducted routine communication with business unit leaders and key partners relating to financial close, issues and deliverables, and other relevant financial mattersAssisted in the monthly reporting including the transfer of forecast information obtained from the AMAT FP&A team to the parent; annually this will also include Budget information reporting to Head Quarters, and all completed using HFMEnsured quality control over financial transactions, information from the operating companies and reporting deliverablesAssistance and review of acquisition/divestment reportingPrepared ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior managementIdentified and implemented process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity that optimizes data efficiency and qualitySuccessfully led the implementation of IFRS 16 Leases standard in North AmericaManaged a team and provide mid-year and annual reviewsOther ad hoc projects as needed

Participated in the risk assessment process to align with the company’s enterprise risk ManagementEnsured appropriate execution of audit assignments including the risk and audit memo, detailed audit programs, resources, and schedules. Agreed upon timeframe and communicated the scope of the audit with the respective business and/or Operational Companies.Followed up on the adequate and effective implementation of prior audit recommendation Provided effective and efficient cooperation with management, internal and external audit.Successfully participated in a 10-month project whose objective was to ensure that a Brazilian branch of a worldwide acquisition was in compliance with Corporate Headquarter’s standards and internal controls. This encompassed the risk assessment, planning the work, implementing control activities, communicating the changes within the branch, and re-assessing the internal controls to ensure that controls and procedures were up and running as intended.Managed a team and provide mid-year and annual reviews

Led the planning, execution and reporting for Operational, Financial and SOX projectsLed audit assignments and identified value-added opportunities that impact key performance measures, improved processes and strengthened internal controlsManaged business advisory projects during implementation of SAP in Latin AmericaDeveloped and presented audit reports to senior management which lead to improvements in business practices and operationsDeveloped and continuously updated an Internal Audit Risk Assessment & dashboardParticipated in the interview process of prospective candidates for the Internal Audit DepartmentPromoted service excellence culture in the team and ensured that the audit team members developed quality relationships within the businessRedesigned audit programs and procedures to ensure effective and timely audit completion

Led and managed audit assignments in a timely mannerIdentified key risk and controls based on individual department/areas/business units.Developed efficiency test procedures based on key controls of business areas/units and perform audit test work to ensure compliance with company policies and Sarbanes Oxley Act.Conducted reviews, assessments and data analysis in ACL and Excel to identify areas of weakness, make sample selections, and quantify operational/financial issues.

Identified business risks and developed audit programs for business areas that ensure proper functioning of internal controls that adherence with Company policyParticipated in and managed audit assignments that were efficiently and effectively deliveredPresented results, recommendations, and conclusions of audit reviews to area managementProvided technical assistance and shared business knowledge with cross-functional team membersExecuted testing on large set of data in ACL and Excel that resulted in time-savings for audit deliveries.

Analyzed monthly accounting, supported drafting of financial reports, collected on and booked Accounts Receivables

Auditor-in-charge of financial audits for medium-sized clients in manufacturing, services and telecommunication industries; responsible for planning, performing and reporting. Clients included Pepsi Group, EDS Colombia, Cellstar now Brightpoint, ECI Colombia Key member of annual external audit planning teamCreated and implemented control systems and audit programs based on Business Measurement ProcessDrafted Opinion Letter on financial statementsTrained and supervised Assistant Auditors