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Madrid, Es

Directed all cash management initiatives, disbursement processes, day-to-day treasury operations for 65 bank accounts globally, and updated KYC and banking resolution documents. Led end-to-end preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts for 5 companies. Served as subject matter expert, provided sound judgment and recommendations to Executive management. Managed and mentored 3 Analysts remotely.Selected Accomplishments:• Created significant systems improvements by migrating companies’ treasury functions into SAP and served as the primary liaison between internal cross-functional teams and banking partners.• Revamped departmental functions by reorganizing and restructuring processes across all companies and subsidiaries.

Miami, Fl, Us

Led the daily operations of Payment Services, Payment Applications, and Credit Card Chargeback and Collections departments within the Financial Services unit. Oversaw the collection of incoming cash on global scale and posting of bank transactions in General Ledger. Controlled the disbursement process of domestic and international travel agent payments and passenger refunds. Spearheaded the Credit Card dispute process and implemented fraud detection controls. Supervised 26 team members.Selected Accomplishments:• Savings of $5M through creation of Credit Card Chargeback and Collections department, boosted credit card case positive responses and minimized fraudulent practices by 90%.• Increased department's productivity 50% by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, leveraging team members’ strengths, and eliminating duplicate processes.

Miami, Florida, Us

Managed, assessed, and forecasted daily cash balances and cash funding needs in domestic and international bank accounts. Prepared cash flow projections, forecast, and various cash flow analyses. Maintained the capital structure, debt, and interest accrual schedules. Updated the master bank account matrix for all bank accounts and acted as primary administrator for all banking portals. Supervised and developed 2 Analysts.Selected Accomplishments:• Created cost savings of $100K annually by monitoring bank service fees, international fees, LC fees, and cash drop fees.• Minimized foreign exchange exposure by monitoring and strategizing foreign currency needs.

Miami, Florida, Us

Assisted in preparation of cash flow forecast report and variance analysis. Coordinated cash requirements and delivery to vessels. Assisted with internal controls, documentation, and administrative functions of online banking systems.

Miami, Florida, Us

Reconciled daily cash activity and credit card transactions. Investigated bank transactions and prepared journal entries. Initiated domestic, international, and foreign currency payments.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Assisted clients with routine accounting functions. Drafted financial statements and footnotes. Prepared portions of reviews, audits and compilations. Specialized in Not-For-Profit and governmental audits.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting & Finance