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Reports to the Regional CFO. Responsible for the Project Management and roll out of the Payable Finance Shared Service Center implementation for the Americas region based in Mexico. Optimize finance and operational business processes and ensure compliance with corporate standards. Develop and Monitor Financial KPIs. Lead finance teams, finding and implementing solutions in the operational system Cargowise One and the group accounting system MS Dynamics AX. Secure regulatory and tax… Show more Reports to the Regional CFO. Responsible for the Project Management and roll out of the Payable Finance Shared Service Center implementation for the Americas region based in Mexico. Optimize finance and operational business processes and ensure compliance with corporate standards. Develop and Monitor Financial KPIs. Lead finance teams, finding and implementing solutions in the operational system Cargowise One and the group accounting system MS Dynamics AX. Secure regulatory and tax compliance for Latin America countries. Liaise with IT Department, Finance Division, Regional Management, system providers and Country Managing Directors and Finance Directors as the principal contact and subject matter expert for finance business processes in the region. Show less

Reported to Regional IT Director with dotted line to Divisional Head Office in France. Roll-out of Cargowise System in Canada, USA, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, UK and South Africa. Gap assessments, training plans and secure regulatory compliance and needed user system knowledge before go-live, Contribute to the change management process for operational Finance (workshops, coaching, trouble shooting, problem solving, etc), Organize and supervise testing and validations… Show more Reported to Regional IT Director with dotted line to Divisional Head Office in France. Roll-out of Cargowise System in Canada, USA, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, UK and South Africa. Gap assessments, training plans and secure regulatory compliance and needed user system knowledge before go-live, Contribute to the change management process for operational Finance (workshops, coaching, trouble shooting, problem solving, etc), Organize and supervise testing and validations of functions and data, Validate country data migration, File closing and month end closing processes. Show less

Reported to the Regional Financial Controller The Americas. Responsible for financial planning, management reporting, financial control and compliance matters within the region. Works independently and in a team and directly supports senior management, whilst providing support to the country offices' finance teams. Responsible for the preparation and review of all operating and special project budgets in the region. Controls 57 profit centers across 18 countries. SAP Implementation. Process… Show more Reported to the Regional Financial Controller The Americas. Responsible for financial planning, management reporting, financial control and compliance matters within the region. Works independently and in a team and directly supports senior management, whilst providing support to the country offices' finance teams. Responsible for the preparation and review of all operating and special project budgets in the region. Controls 57 profit centers across 18 countries. SAP Implementation. Process review and optimization, identify best practices and implement them in the region. Show less

Dedicated 50% of her time to support the Regional Coordination Team (RCT) in achieving the StB corporate targets whilst still performing the role of Regional Financial Analyst for the Americas. In charge of liaising with airlines, airports, system providers and IATA country managers as the principal StB contact in the region. Developed, managed and implemented the regional plans for all StB initiatives.Managed the operation and effectiveness of the StB Regional Customer Contact Center trough… Show more Dedicated 50% of her time to support the Regional Coordination Team (RCT) in achieving the StB corporate targets whilst still performing the role of Regional Financial Analyst for the Americas. In charge of liaising with airlines, airports, system providers and IATA country managers as the principal StB contact in the region. Developed, managed and implemented the regional plans for all StB initiatives.Managed the operation and effectiveness of the StB Regional Customer Contact Center trough Salesforce.com Show less

Reported to the Regional Financial Controller based in Miami, responsible for reviewing and ensuring accurate budgeting, financial and management reporting and business analysis for all IATA activities in the region. Responsibility for review, consolidation and timely submission of monthly and annual financial returns in compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Implementation of accounting software achieving standardization and accurate financial reporting within the region.

Led and managed the operational teams ensuring compliance to global standards and implemented performance improvements. Measured and controlled the performance of the local data processing center. Implementation of electronic credit card billing schemes and responsible for migration of local operations to the regional data processing center in México. Supervised and Led a team of 8 staff, including the Finance Managers of Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. Streamline Finance and HR processes… Show more Led and managed the operational teams ensuring compliance to global standards and implemented performance improvements. Measured and controlled the performance of the local data processing center. Implementation of electronic credit card billing schemes and responsible for migration of local operations to the regional data processing center in México. Supervised and Led a team of 8 staff, including the Finance Managers of Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. Streamline Finance and HR processes while implementing the new tools in the cluster PA/CO/VE. Show less

Supported the country manager to effectively manage the local IATA settlement systems by establishing effective relationships with the member airlines and travel agency community. Implementation of ISO 9000. Supervised and led a team of 6 operational staff members.