Berenice Garcia
Cancún
Summary
A self-starter, experienced and highly motivated professional with extensive hands-on experience in the luxury hospitality industry across Mexico and the Caribbean. Possessing over 20 years of management experience in finance roles, I consistently deliver exceptional results and accuracy under stringent time constraints. I am well-versed in staff supervision, leadership, motivation, and training, driving performance, and developing accurate financial information. Seeking a challenging position that allows me to apply my advanced management expertise and continue to develop my skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Finance the Americas
Kempinski
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Kempinski is a luxury hotel management company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded in Berlin in 1897 as the Hotelbetriebs-Aktiengesellschaft, the group currently operates 77 five-star hotels and residences in 35 countries
- In charge of consolidating the financial information of the properties in the region the Americas to report to corporate on a monthly basis as well as assisting the teams on implementing internal control and policies and procedures
- Also, overseeing the upcoming openings in other countries
- Kempinski is a luxury hotel management company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded in Berlin in 1897 as the Hotelbetriebs-Aktiengesellschaft, the group currently operates 77 five-star hotels and residences in 35 countries
Task Force
02.2011 - Current
- Assisted in the opening at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende (Creating SOPs, Policies, and training different accounting positions)
Financial Controller
Amangiri
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Amangiri is a secluded resort and spa, part of the hotel chain Aman group
- With a stunning 35 Pavilions, 10 Tents and one Villa, the resort has successfully continued to growing since the opening back in 2009 in annual total revenues, closing 2021 with an average rate of $3,450
- Being part of Amangiri’s team in the area of finance represents an incredible responsibility due to the importance of the resort among the Aman Collection
- As the Financial Controller with six direct reports represented by accounting team and warehouse, we are the support department in the financial area for the various teams
- Monthly reporting, managing the daily operation are my main responsibilities however there are quite a few projects planned for 2022 that will allow a more efficient and productive operation such as: Implementation of a new purchasing & inventory system, automation of daily revenue report and payment automation
- Amangiri is a secluded resort and spa, part of the hotel chain Aman group
- With a stunning 35 Pavilions, 10 Tents and one Villa, the resort has successfully continued to growing since the opening back in 2009 in annual total revenues, closing 2021 with an average rate of $3,450
Director of Finance
Rosewood Baha Mar
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: A modern Bahamian state with luxury amenities and a contemporary beach cottage interior, the resort offers 237 rooms, suites and beachfront villas
- Located within Baha Mar enterprise, which is, home of other two resorts, a casino and multiple food and beverage outlets, and retail stores
- Working for this resort has been a new experience in my career due to the unique and complex operation since all Property Management Systems are interfaced
- Another interesting characteristic of this property is the 'Shared Services' component
- Many services, such as payroll are provided by shared services to all entities within the complex, same goes for certain IT Services, surveillance, legal, security, etc., this set up, requires a good understanding of costs allocations to ensure fair share
- A total of 13 employees report directly to me, but all departments in the Resort report to me from a finance standpoint
- Budget preparation, forecast monthly update, cash flow, key financial indicators such as flow throughs, are some of main responsibilities
- A modern Bahamian state with luxury amenities and a contemporary beach cottage interior, the resort offers 237 rooms, suites and beachfront villas
Financial Controller
Amanera
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: The luxury Amanera resort overlooks the ocean from Playa Grande, whose golden sands make it one of the region’s most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic
- Being relatively new property, there are many opportunities to continue reviewing and establishing internal controls, maximizing the usage of the various software in the accounting department that is the primary focus
- Very similar reporting line and responsibilities than in previous property since I continue working for same Company, this includes the monthly reports, financial targets and compliances with corporate guidelines
- One main difference vs previous property is a more complex tax regulation environment
- The luxury Amanera resort overlooks the ocean from Playa Grande, whose golden sands make it one of the region’s most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic
Financial Controller
Amanyara
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Working for the iconic Caribbean Resort that opened 10 years ago
- Managing the Finance and Accounting team of 19 individuals including IT and purchasing/receiving and stores
- Amongst other responsibilities: Preparation of financial and management accounts on a monthly basis, together with commentary for management and owners of this self-accounting hotel
- Effectively managing the day-to-day operation of the finance department
- Cash flow management on a day-to-day basis ensuring the effective use of funds available
- Budget preparation and monthly P&L reviews with Department Heads, followed by action plans
- Participating in the revenue and forecast meetings
- Very active in the training & succession plan within the department
- Working for the iconic Caribbean Resort that opened 10 years ago
- Managing the Finance and Accounting team of 19 individuals including IT and purchasing/receiving and stores
Assistant Financial Controller
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Rosewood Little Dix Bay named one of the best resorts in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler, an iconic resort with 50th years of distinguished service
- Responsible for the supervision of the Accounting Department: Accounting Manager, Income Auditor, AR and AP clerks, Cost Controller, Paymaster and Purchasing
- Preparing and submitting monthly Financial Statements
- Assist in developing and implementing internally issued policies/procedures effecting improvement of the operations and financial results
- Assists Director of Finance to comply with budgetary guidelines and policy/procedural requirements, as set forth by the company
- Ensure all areas of operation in all entities are educated in these guidelines and follow their content in conducting business
- Assist with preparation of the annual budget plans for the entities of responsibility, as directed by the DOF
- Directly handle all/any-statutory taxing authority audits and analyze the results
- Defend any inaccuracies presented on any audit findings
- Rosewood Little Dix Bay named one of the best resorts in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler, an iconic resort with 50th years of distinguished service
External Consultant
Marketing Destino
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Marketing Destino is a company that started businesses in 2011, a travel agency that is gaining recognition in Cancun, Mexico
- Implementing all accounting processes
- Responsible of hiring, training and organizing hourly/clerical and exempt/managerial staff
- Preparing and submitting financial statements
- Ensure Tax returns are completed, filed, and funded on time, per the statutory requirements
- Complete, review and approve all balance sheet account analysis and bank reconciliations for all entities with all accounting department team
- Marketing Destino is a company that started businesses in 2011, a travel agency that is gaining recognition in Cancun, Mexico
Assistant Financial Controller
Rosewood Mayakoba
10.2009 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Rosewood Mayakoba is consistently recognized as one of the best places to stay
- Is leading publications, travel magazines and consumer organizations
- Responsible for ensuring that all day-to-day transactional information is posted accurately and on time
- Execute and/or coordinate general accounting and related activities
- Produce monthly financial statements in a timely manner
- Prepare requested financial analysis
- Assists with the process of preparing and monitoring the annual budget
- Supervises accounts payable, general cashier, income auditor, cost controller, accounts receivables, paymaster, purchasing manager, storeroom clerk
- Rosewood Mayakoba is consistently recognized as one of the best places to stay
- Is leading publications, travel magazines and consumer organizations
Financial Controller
Le Meridien
12.2004 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Currently, Le Méridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of more than 100+ luxury and upscale hotels in over 50 countries worldwide
- Prepare and present annual budget, capital budget and rolling forecast, in conjunction with the General Manager, develop, document and maintain financial report and budget expenses
- Establish and implement policies and procedures as needed to ensure internal controls
- Generate and implement hotel best practices to enhance revenues, guest service and to improve cost and productivity
- Maintain compliance with all legal requirements, finance and accounting policies and procedures of the hotel
- Provide complete and accurate financial and management reports
- Currently, Le Méridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of more than 100+ luxury and upscale hotels in over 50 countries worldwide
External Auditor
PWC
03.1999 - 12.2003
- Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team
- Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the client’s internal control system
- Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
- Performing overall financial statements analysis, computation of financial ratios and trend analysis
- Assisting in drafting financial statements, annual income tax returns and management recommendation letters
- Takes and active role in audit planning including preparation of audit approach, preparation of audit budgets and staff forecasting
- Supervising audit fieldwork and performing detail review of the audit working papers to monitor and maintain the quality of services provided to clients
- Communicates with client management significant issues and possible resolutions pertaining to audit findings
- Reviews drafts and finalizes client financial statements, income tax returns and management recommendation letters
Education
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People -
Franklin Covey
01.2008
Hotel Management Diploma -
Tecnológico de Monterrey
01.2006
CPA -
Universidad La Salle
07.2003
Bachelor´s Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad La Salle
Mexico, D.F.01.2002
Skills
- Avance
- E-SASA
- ARPON
- FIDELIO
- OPERA
- Microsoft Excel
- Lotus Notes
- Microsoft 365
- ADACO
- Birchstreet
- DATA PLUS
- SUN SYSTEMS
- Sage Payroll
- Relationship building
- Performance reporting
Trainingprograms
- Hotel Management Diploma, Tecnológico de Monterrey, 01/01/05, 12/01/06
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin Covey, 01/01/08
Phone
cell, (998) 202 5712
Taskforce
02/01/11, Assisted in the opening at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende (Creating SOPs, Policies, and training different accounting positions).
Timeline
Regional Director of Finance the Americas
Kempinski
11.2023 - Current
Financial Controller
Amangiri
10.2021 - 08.2022
Director of Finance
Rosewood Baha Mar
06.2018 - 05.2021
Financial Controller
Amanera
11.2017 - 06.2018
Financial Controller
Amanyara
04.2015 - 11.2017
Assistant Financial Controller
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
10.2012 - 04.2015
External Consultant
Marketing Destino
01.2012 - 08.2012
Task Force
02.2011 - Current
Assistant Financial Controller
Rosewood Mayakoba
10.2009 - 04.2011
Financial Controller
Le Meridien
12.2004 - 11.2008
External Auditor
PWC
03.1999 - 12.2003
Hotel Management Diploma -
Tecnológico de Monterrey
CPA -
Universidad La Salle
Bachelor´s Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad La Salle
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People -
Franklin Covey
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