Local CPA and MBA (multicultural and bilingual professional) with local and regional transversal management experience, in the area of finance in multinational and local companies. Knowledge of the Latam market and international financial administration rules. He has led negotiation, opening, reorganization and growth of new businesses in Chile and in different countries of the region, ensuring the application of corporate rules, investment and profitability. Expert in the financial - tax field; the use of international double taxation agreements; preparation and control of budget; preparation of financial statements in double currency (USGAAP and IFRS) and implementation of Chilean and American anti-corruption regulations. It has a strategic vision to contribute to the efficient growth of business, very good level of relationship with shareholders, with close and demanding leadership and promoter of a culture of collaboration and high performance.
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DirectorCl- ActChile
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DirectorCl - Act Jan 2019 - PresentSantiago Province, ChileFinancial, sales, accounting, tax advisory service for small and medium companies (local and foreign).Currently developing sales advisory for productive company reformulating its sales strategy and sales area - a national presence- and also advising a company in the software development business area with Latin American presence.
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Controller -Santiago MetalsDenham Capital 2012 - 2018ChileLed the financial, accounting and information technology operations of the company, as well as the review and analysis of the annual budgets of the different project operations. Responsible for external audits for all six local companies, ensuring the "best practices" for all of them. -
Chief Financial Officer – LatinoaméricaMetro International 2009 - 2011ChileJoined the company as CFO for Mexico in 2006 and promoted as CFO Latam in 2009. In Mexico leads the financial, accounting, tax and information technology operations of the company. Also, in charge of annual budget of the company. Participates in both internal and external audits and developed "best practices" for the company. In the regional role, led the financial operation in Latin America (except Chile) consisting in supervising and coordinating the Joint Ventures operations in Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Guatemala, participating as a board member in three country operations. • Supervised and coordinated the Joint Ventures operations in Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Guatemala.• Led the negotiation and closing of shareholder’s and franchise agreements in the region. Actively participated in the acquisition processes, audits and evaluation of new businesses.• Ensured the application of Metro International's worldwide "best practices", ensuring corporate culture in all operations.• Led the review and analysis of all company’s annual budgets, assuring contract compliance (franchise and joint venture) signed with different countries.• Implemented and supervised long-term tax strategies, based on double taxation treaties in the Latin America. -
Chief Financial Officer - MexicoMetro International 2006 - 2009Mexico City Area, Mexico• Analyzed the implementation of multi branch and multi-currency SAP (BO) ERP system (US GAAP and IFRS) to accurately recording and control of the company data, to ensure proper management and board of director’s decision making.• Developed administrative policies & procedures ensuring proper internal control and adequate segregation of duties.• Led the day-to-day operation in relation with the preparation and analysis of the company’s financial statements, annual budgets and constant evaluation of its internal controls.• Elaborated and presented financial reporting packages to management and the parent company, in local and foreign currency, and the analysis for decision makers and board of directors. -
EntreprenuershipBln Bebeline 2002 - 2006ChileProduction and distribution of children's products with nation-wide presence through specialized stores, wholesale distributors and own stores. Annual sales close to USD 600K per year with + 25 employees.
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Finance DirectorChiquita-Enza Chile 2001 - 2002ChileAn agro-industrial company whose core business was the export of fresh fruit to European countries and the USA with annual sales close to USD 20M and with a staff of over 250 employees. • Leads the financial-accounting, tax and cash control areas.• Successfully led the renegotiation of bank debt (with pool of 7 banks) for more than USD 25M.• Directed the re-engineering in the accounting, tax and IT areas contributing to improve information for decision making.• Elaborated and presented double currency financial statements to parent company along with variances explanations to general management, head office and to banks (in the renegotiation period). -
CeoInfodema S.A. 1997 - 2000SantiagoIndustrial public company dedicated to the manufacture and selling of structural & decorative plywood and chipboard boards, with local sales through wholesale distributors and export sales to European countries and to the Latin American region. Leads a 250-employee company based in Santiago with an industrial plant in Valdivia, manufacturing, selling and distributing of construction boards and decorative veneers with annual sales of USD 12M and total assets of approximately USD 40M.• Together with members of the board, obtained the approval of preventive judicial agreement after hard negotiation with company creditors' (mainly local and foreign banks and strategic creditor). • Successful cash flow management obtaining necessary funds to paying out negotiated commitments during the entire pre-approval period (9 months) through significant reduction of inventory levels, raw materials and finished products. • Led the renegotiation of bank debt for approximately USD 40M, obtaining a significant debt discount and selling of a strategic asset as part of the company's restructuring process
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Chief Financial OfficerHilti Group 1992 - 1996An industrial sector private company dedicated to the manufacturing and commercialization of electro-mechanical tools as well as fixings for the construction and mining sectors with local sales (through distributors wholesale and privately own points of sale -in Santiago and regions) of USD 15M and over 80 employees.Led the financial - accounting, tax and internal control management areas of the company. -
Financial ControllerAmerican Express 1985 - 1992ChileCorporate American Bank with annual revenues of USD 30M and with over 80 employees.Led the financial-accounting, tax planning, human resources and cash flow management. -
AuditDeloitte Chile 1979 - 1985Santiago And Usa• Audit Division Chile: Senior Auditor 1984 – 1985 • Audit Division USA: Senior Auditor 1982 – 1984 • Audit Division Chile: Junior Auditor 1980 – 1982
Gerardo Flores R. Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
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