Head of the Internal Audit Department leading a group of top professionals involved in operational, financial, compliance, IT and consulting engagements. Overall responsibilities include:•To develop the department strategy, design and lead the implementation of internal audit processes and ongoing process improvements that include robust frameworks (SOX, Cyber, etc), methodologies, processes, work products, and quality assurance mechanisms for the Company.•To assess business risk, identify leading risk mitigation practices, and communicate thoughtful recommendations to business owners•To work with and communicate with Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors in the identification and performance of the required projects. •To manage multiple projects and resources simultaneously in a dynamic, complex – remote environment. Demonstrated exceptional communications skills, with the ability to speak the language of the business, speaking persuasively and defending complex positions effectively.•To provide thought leadership, clear direction, and experienced guidance to the team by articulating objectives, deliverable, and developing clear road maps to success ensuring effective and efficient utilization of money and resources•Demonstrated to be a great business partner; who has established and maintains an excellent relationships within all levels of the Company and the Board of Directors. •Demonstrated to be a highly motivated self-starter, innovative continually identifying and driving solutions for greater efficiency and value in processes •Demonstrated to be an effectively mentor, coach, and developer of teams, displaying high standard of ethics and professionalism, motivating individuals to achieve individual and department objectives•Travel domestically and internationally, leading teams in USA, China, Mexico, Europe and UK, while performing manufacturing reviews, HQ functions assessments, and compliance for newer integrated businesses.

Responsible for the risk assessment and evaluation of the control environment for a company with sales totaling $12 Billion, operating throughout USA, China, Europe, Latin America and Canada. •Worked directly with the VP in establishing strategic direction for the Audit Department and in developing integration plans for the Enterprise Risk Management process and the Internal Audit activities •Improved and streamlined processes for the Audit Department resulting in gained efficiency of global audit resources and effectiveness in audit methodology.•Enhanced the risk assessment process for the department and implemented a sustainable model to evaluate company risk according to the 9 different kind of business lines, locations worldwide, and changes in business, process, policies and people.•Responsible for creating and executing the annual audit plan to evaluate and assess the Company’s worldwide controls over financial reporting with sales totaling around $12 Billion dollars and operational processes, including share service centers in Poland and India.•Developed methodology to perform operational reviews that provides a detail understanding of the control environment considering risk associated with financial reporting, business processes and systems, fraud, FCPA and anti-corruption practices, in addition to identify opportunities for business process efficiency.•Responsible for the preparation of the reporting package for the Executive Management team, Audit Committee and External auditors.•Responsible for managing and reporting the assessment of the control environment for RRD locations in USA, Latin America, Europe and Asia including the Shared Services Centers in Chile, Poland and India. •Provided leadership and developed a world class and diverse corporate audit staff of 15•Responsible to perform budget and monthly forecasting for the Internal Audit department

•Prepare and coordinate annual risk assessment for Latin American affiliates and support senior Management and Director with the creation of the internal audit plan for the department.•Manage audit teams of 4-6 people through the key stages of the audit process including planning, execution, audit report draft and discussion with local management and corporate audit management. •Lead audit teams in comprehensive assessments of the control environment for the Latin America affiliates in areas of manufacturing, procurement, distribution, revenue, marketing, financial reporting and treasury; as well as assist the Special Investigation Team on special projects for the Region.•Maintain continuous communication and follow up with senior Management at the Latin American region to proactively identify potential business risk for the affiliates.•Provide ongoing guidance, training and mentoring to the corporate audit staff.•Strengthen corporate accounting controls through review of Sarbanes Oxley compliance at local affiliates. •Consistently deliver complete Country Audit Reports and Country Risk Assessments on time while managing a 75% travel schedule.

•Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements for parent company with 12 operating entities generating $250 million in annual sales.•Direct responsibility for the month-end accounting close for four operating entities. •Manage fixed asset additions, disposals and required reporting for all entities.•Perform financial statement analysis for all entities.•Prepare all required supporting schedules for tax returns of all entities.•Directly responsible for managing and developing the annual operating plan for 4 operating entities.•Streamline processes and consolidated accounting information to reduce month-end closing time by almost half.

•Responsible for all general accounting activities, including month-end close, daily financial reconciliation, cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

•Manage key large client relationships such as Johnson & Johnson de Colombia, BBVB, Banco Santander, Ecopetrol, Accenture, Abbott Laboratories, Baxter, Propal; with a team consisting of 10-15 accountants to supervise the following types of projects:−Tax consulting and compliance services, including tax services to international companies for their expatriate employees. −Economic impact analysis of management’s tax decisions.−Strategy analysis reports to management.−Operational and financial audits, including flowcharting systems, evaluating business risks, evaluating internal controls, performing and documenting audit procedures.•Create and implement new tax compliance procedures for Andersen’s Colombia office.