Edgar Barillas
Finance And Administration Professional
Benito Juarez, CDMX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Risk Manager
Citibank
Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinate high level risk and control forums
- Provide support to internal audit reviews
- Follow up on KPIs related to risk management
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Financial Comptroller, Manager
Bester LatAm
Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Manage financials of power plant turn key construction contracts - Assess potential risks and suggest mitigating strategies - Manage relation with financial entities - Supervise HR Function (Full cycle)
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Audit Partner
Aventura Consulting
Guatemala
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Assessed financial, accounting and operational controllership for both risks and opportunities.
- Identified and researched potential accounting issues.
- Conducted financial, operational and compliance audits.
- Supported critical strategic and operational processes, such as HR consulting (hiring/selection, pay scale design, cultural design, organizational competencies definition and implementation, etc.) services for different clients - Engage as PMO in technology solution implementation such as SAP B1, Abacus (ERP), and other Human Resources (HRM), sales force automation (SFAs) and warehouse management (WMS) solutions - Coordinate and supervise financial audit processes in different industries and clients
Administrative Director
TECO Energy
Guatemala
01.2007 - 08.2015
- Lead, supervise and coordinate Security, Human
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Resources (HR), Technology (IT), Logistics (procurement warehouse and import/export areas),
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Security, Compliance (Compliance officer for local companies) and administrative teams
- Organized and supervised office event planning and building renovations.
- I lead 6 direct reports and 80 indirect
- Led, directed, managed and mentored seven area Managers (HR, IT, Security, Procurement, Warehousing, Admin Support and Finance).
- Lead implementation of SAP/R3 for local companies working with multinational, multicultural and multifunctional teams
- Lead the design and implementation of organizational culture transformation, including organizational strategy, competencies, performance evaluation and professional development
- Lead the compensation structure transformation
Comptroller
TECO Energy
Guatemala
02.2005 - 10.2007
- Served as advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory issues, operational processes and other organizational matters.
- Advised and assisted committees in planning, organizing and implementing projects and procedural changes within affiliated institutions.
- Partnered with CFO to create and revise annual budget for Power Plant and PPA contract services.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
TECO Energy
Guatemala
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
Accounting Manager
TECO Energy
Guatemala
06.2000 - 12.2003
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
Advisory Senior
Arthur Andersen
Guatemala
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Partnered with internal managers to deliver client proposals and presentations and increase department sales revenues.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
Education
Post-Degree Diploma - Human Resources Strategic Management
INCAE`
Alajuela, Costa Rica 03.2015 - 03.2023
Post-Degree Diploma - International Financial Markets
Genève University (COURSERA)
Geneve, Switzerland 10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Accounting
Universidad De SanCarlos De Guatemala (USAC)
Guatemala 01.1992 - 10.1997
No Degree - Public Speaking And Coaching
Jhon Maxwell Institute
Orlando FloridaPost-Degree Diploma - Financial Planning And Services
ECornell University
New York, USA 01.2016 - 07.2016
Skills
Risk Assessments
Managerial finance
Project manager supervision
Business Goal Management
Business Intelligence Management
Quantitative analysis
Accounting principles
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Reporting expertise
Staff Management
Budgeting
Negotiation
Workforce improvements
Team Building
Risk management
Organizational Development
Contract Negotiation
Affiliations
ASIS International – Guatemala Chapter Member -
2009-2013
- Overseas Security Advisory Council - OSAC - Member –
2011-2013
- AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce) Security
Committee – 2009-2013
- Society for Human Resources Management – SHRM –
Member 2014-2017
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Business Risk Manager
Citibank
10.2020 - Current
Financial Comptroller, Manager
Bester LatAm
03.2020 - 06.2020
Audit Partner
Aventura Consulting
05.2016 - 02.2020
Post-Degree Diploma - Financial Planning And Services
ECornell University
01.2016 - 07.2016
Post-Degree Diploma - International Financial Markets
Genève University (COURSERA)
10.2015 - 06.2016
Post-Degree Diploma - Human Resources Strategic Management
INCAE`
03.2015 - 03.2023
Administrative Director
TECO Energy
01.2007 - 08.2015
Comptroller
TECO Energy
02.2005 - 10.2007
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
TECO Energy
01.2004 - 01.2005
Accounting Manager
TECO Energy
06.2000 - 12.2003
Advisory Senior
Arthur Andersen
09.1997 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Accounting
Universidad De SanCarlos De Guatemala (USAC)
01.1992 - 10.1997
No Degree - Public Speaking And Coaching
Jhon Maxwell Institute