I lead the activities to develop, implement and coordinate the Internal Audit Corporate Governance Model in all subsidiaries of the Ecopetrol Group. As a result, six companies created or changed their internal audit scheme and directly hired the Area Manager. I also lead the team in charge of developing the assurance and/or advisory projects for the subsidiaries, at the request of the companies or the Audit Committee of Ecopetrol Board of Directors.I coordinate the preparation of the… Show more I lead the activities to develop, implement and coordinate the Internal Audit Corporate Governance Model in all subsidiaries of the Ecopetrol Group. As a result, six companies created or changed their internal audit scheme and directly hired the Area Manager. I also lead the team in charge of developing the assurance and/or advisory projects for the subsidiaries, at the request of the companies or the Audit Committee of Ecopetrol Board of Directors.I coordinate the preparation of the General Audit Plan (PGA) for each of the fourteen operating companies and the execution scheme for more than one hundred audit projects, identifying synergies between the audit areas to ensure completeness of the PGA and the added value In every job.I coordinate the group responsible for reviewing and updating the internal audit methodology at a corporate level. I am part of the group responsible for the implementation of the internal audit technological platform and the group responsible for the activities aimed at obtaining the certification of the internal audit function by the Global Internal Auditors Institute (IIA Global) for the group.I participate in the Audit Committees of the Board of Directors of six group companies and I am responsible for the internal audit area of one of them. Show less

Member of the Internal Audit Direction team, under the Finance and Support Processes Unit, I lead and support audit projects, especially those related with finance and investment processes, for the Ecopetrol Grupo Empresarial group of companies. In addition, I am a member of the General Audit Plan team, which determines the audit projects to be executed for the following year in accordance with corporate directions and identified risks by the Board of Directors and the Executive team.

I have advised Oil and Gas E&P companies in their financial model elaboration and analysis and presentations to potential clients in farm-out processes.Currently, I advise Perfecto Global, a firm specialised in intellectual capital development, as Project Manager, responsible for the direction and coordination of all aspects related with an investment project in the industrial sector, which encompasses all stages, from definition, planning and execution, until final closing; and in the… Show more I have advised Oil and Gas E&P companies in their financial model elaboration and analysis and presentations to potential clients in farm-out processes.Currently, I advise Perfecto Global, a firm specialised in intellectual capital development, as Project Manager, responsible for the direction and coordination of all aspects related with an investment project in the industrial sector, which encompasses all stages, from definition, planning and execution, until final closing; and in the fund rising strategy design for the development of projects in the filmmaking industry.In addition, I have established alliances with professionals from various disciplines, to render integral advisory services to companies in the petroleum industry and for the development of projects in the Bio-fuels sector. Show less

Responsible for all financial and accounting matters for the company, comprising ten hydrocarbon blocks with eight joint venture agreements and a drilling division. Also in charge of all human resources matters and the administration of the main office in Bogota. The role also implies high involvement in contract negotiation, legal and technical matters.

Member of the central team created for the transition of Associated Agreements to Mixed Companies, as required by the latest regulations and laws issued by the Venezuelan Government, with the objective of coordinating and management of the activities related with such transition, including technical, legal, commercial and finance matters.Responsible for the revision and analysis, identification and mitigation of risks inherent to the transition of the finance and accounting… Show more Member of the central team created for the transition of Associated Agreements to Mixed Companies, as required by the latest regulations and laws issued by the Venezuelan Government, with the objective of coordinating and management of the activities related with such transition, including technical, legal, commercial and finance matters.Responsible for the revision and analysis, identification and mitigation of risks inherent to the transition of the finance and accounting processes.Member of the Finance and Accounting Transition Team, composed by members of the companies in the Association.Participated in the elaboration of economic models created for the analysis of the different variables and alternatives arising during the transition period.Member of internal multidisciplinary teams, responsible for the revision of different project matters, including legal and commercial.Participated in the elaboration o fan strategy to mitigate the foreign Exchange risks, with savings in excess of US $70 million during the first year. This project was presented to BP's Helios awards and has been commended by the judges to go into the global judging stage. Show less

Responsible for managing the processes of four areas: Treasury, Accounts Payable, Intercompany and Information Centre.Participated and provided support for the Insourcing of FC&A processes' Management of Change Project.Coordinated all activities related with team's structure, aiming to stabilise and guarantee the operation, especially regarding the 2006 year end closing.During my leadership, various activities related to the implementation of a global T&E expenses (e-Expenses)… Show more Responsible for managing the processes of four areas: Treasury, Accounts Payable, Intercompany and Information Centre.Participated and provided support for the Insourcing of FC&A processes' Management of Change Project.Coordinated all activities related with team's structure, aiming to stabilise and guarantee the operation, especially regarding the 2006 year end closing.During my leadership, various activities related to the implementation of a global T&E expenses (e-Expenses) system, seeking to increase the related processes' efficiency, were performed.Proposed and participated in the development of various initiatives aiming to simplify different processes related with the areas of my control, involving other company departments, most of which were well received and established as projects. Show less

As Delivery - Project Executive I assumed the responsibilities of the PWGdP General Manager role, which included among others budget preparation, control and execution both internal as well as for the different contracts, preparation of executive reports and informs to the regional, commercial and risk managers; management of commercial matters with clients, human resources and legal aspects. I directed the Business Transformation Outsourcing Project for British Petroleum Colombia, which… Show more As Delivery - Project Executive I assumed the responsibilities of the PWGdP General Manager role, which included among others budget preparation, control and execution both internal as well as for the different contracts, preparation of executive reports and informs to the regional, commercial and risk managers; management of commercial matters with clients, human resources and legal aspects. I directed the Business Transformation Outsourcing Project for British Petroleum Colombia, which included finance, accounting and human resources business processes, applications and infrastructure.• Participated in the contract negotiation process, for three year extension and projected revenue of US$7 millions.• Developed the Service Level Agreement and contract indicators, which built the framework for the scope of services rendered.• Transformed the performance reports, incorporating new performance indicators and actions plans, to control and monitor the service improvement.• Coordinated the group activities related with the subsequent phases of the SAP system implementation, that contributed to the development of functionalities and reports required for local and corporate matters• Coordinated all activities related with the closing of the outsourcing contract with BP, including legal, human resources, operations and finance matters, as well as the recovery of all associated costs for such termination. Show less

Responsible for the promotion of business process outsourcing services through formal presentations and meetings with top executives, mainly from multinational corporations with operations in the Latin America region, including proposal and business case elaboration, project preparation and management.Build standard formats for Basic data gathering, that allow for the preliminary assessment of opportunities, reducing the consultancy time and effort.Coordinated different solution… Show more Responsible for the promotion of business process outsourcing services through formal presentations and meetings with top executives, mainly from multinational corporations with operations in the Latin America region, including proposal and business case elaboration, project preparation and management.Build standard formats for Basic data gathering, that allow for the preliminary assessment of opportunities, reducing the consultancy time and effort.Coordinated different solution implementation projects, which resulted in formal proposal to clients. Show less

I directed the treasury operations for nine different client companies, located in Colombia and Venezuela, mainly within the oil sector, as well as those for the own company.Implemented the payment process automation and electronic banking for over sixty bank accounts, improving the operations control process and bank accounts reconciliations.Negotiated a 15% cost reduction on bank fees.Structured and manager hedging portfolios, aiming to reduce the client's exposure to local… Show more I directed the treasury operations for nine different client companies, located in Colombia and Venezuela, mainly within the oil sector, as well as those for the own company.Implemented the payment process automation and electronic banking for over sixty bank accounts, improving the operations control process and bank accounts reconciliations.Negotiated a 15% cost reduction on bank fees.Structured and manager hedging portfolios, aiming to reduce the client's exposure to local currency devaluation, with saving over 10% over the exposure.Implemented policies and procedures that simplify and reduce the risk of the processes manager and serviced provided.Developer and implemented electronic databases to control and measure different activities related with the department. Show less

Participated and coordinated various internal consultancy processes, related with the process outsourcing services.Coordinated the elaboration and implementation of the Quality Control Manual, which enables the identification of potential risks and implementation con process controls.Participated in the design and elaboration of process maps and desktop procedures, which became the base for documenting the outsourcing contract service level agreements.Leaded the development process… Show more Participated and coordinated various internal consultancy processes, related with the process outsourcing services.Coordinated the elaboration and implementation of the Quality Control Manual, which enables the identification of potential risks and implementation con process controls.Participated in the design and elaboration of process maps and desktop procedures, which became the base for documenting the outsourcing contract service level agreements.Leaded the development process for Key Performance indicators and the implementation of the associated performance report. Show less

Management and control of the company funds, including Joint Venture partners' funds.Developer a new funds control program, which improved the cash calls to head office and private partners and the optimisation of exceeds of funds.Implemented a new payment approval process, creating a filter which reduced double payments to cero.

Management of over twenty private funds investment portfolios, under the fiduciary account scheme.