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Julieta Varela Torres

Julieta Varela Torres

Huixquilucan, México

Summary

To whom may it concern: I offer you a solid experience as a Finance Expert Consultant with a Post Degree in Managerial for Managers from the Washington State University, working for Successful companies in México & Dominican Republic; as one member of the leader committees for them. With a strong Management in Financing, Risk Evaluation, Auditory, Tax & Planning, Business Development and ERP project leader implementation management and maintenance. Continuing . . . . I can offer you my experience . . . . in (IFRS/USGAAP implementation & management) (M&A. Due Diligence expert consultant) (ERP Implementation Project Leader: BAAN, SAP Finance Module, Hyperion, Oracle Finance Modules) (Auditor from the Big4 Firms [Ernst & Young], Manufacturing Comptroller, HR & Payroll Management Compliance & Control, Planning & Budgeting Control Management, Treasury & Financing Management, Banks Relationships) (CFO & Business Development Management) (CEO Support & Advisor) (Marketing, Sales Administration Management)

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Advisor Consultant

ESPECIALISTAS TRIBUTARIOS Y FISCALES SC
02.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: MX Financial Leader Founding Partner.
  • Consultant, for very important companies (CONFIDENTIAL) in Manufacturing, Trading & International Trading Commerce, Construction, Real State and Services Administration. With our services of Financial, Accounting, Planning, Auditing and Business Development Consulting provided for them. (“Getting a long-term relation with our Customers”).
  • Conducted thorough research on investment opportunities to recommend optimal choices aligned with client goals and risk tolerance levels.
  • Improved client financial strategies by conducting comprehensive assessments and identifying areas for growth.
  • Delivered engaging presentations on relevant financial topics, positioning myself as a trusted resource within the field of finance advising.
  • Enhanced client retention rates by addressing concerns promptly and providing ongoing support throughout the advisory process.

Mx Finance Manager & Comptroller

Tapón Corona, SA de CV
07.2014 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing Industry
  • One of the main crowns manufacturing companies with exporting sales by the 80% of our total sales, to the Blue-Chip Customers in USA, Canada, and Central & South America.
  • In Charge of Finance & of the plant comptroller area. Getting the Finance Management Strategies & Finance Behavior, Implementing the Accounting policies & procedures. Responsible of the Fiscal & commerce complying, of the Cash Flow Management, Banks & of the: financing entities relationships, Credit & Collection. Std Cost Control, Legal compliance, IT Management. Support of International Trade Department & Purchasing.
  • Warehouse Management and General Manager substitute manager in charge, Responsible for the Plant.
  • My contribution to the Company is, based in a strong analytic job made, into the Financial Statements, identifying the opportunities on it.
  • Getting the sensitive areas and risk opportunities, implementing the needed controls to reduce dramatically the costs and expenses.
  • Implemented the electronic accounting control for the IRS & the Trade System Control for the IRS. Responsible of the SAP reimplementation for the Finance Modules, accounting, treasury, materials, MRP module.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
  • Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.

Mx Finance Director

Phoenix Packaging Mexico SA de CV
03.2009 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing Industry
  • It was accomplished the needed recovery and development of the business in Mexico. The company was recovered from the lowest sales of 12MM USD & 250 employees, to 60MM USD Sales with almost 100 employees in five years. It was implemented the right strategy to convert into a Profitable operation with an EBITDA over the standard of the industry. I worked on Business Development Area, based on an internal Control & Cost Analysis. New Investors were attracted, and I was part of the project team of M&A into a Due Diligence process for a new company acquisition. As Head of Finance, i was in charge of Planning: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cost Control & Engineering Database, Treasury: Casa Flow, Working Capital & CAPEX Control. Credit & Collection: AR aging control with less of 0.6% of bad accounts or accounts in legal process. Responsible too for the following areas: Accounting, Fiscal, Legal Coordinator & External Auditing. IT. Baan Reimplementation project leader for the Finance Modules.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
  • Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.

Mx Finance Director

Productos Químicos y Pinturas SA de CV (Sherwin Williams)
08.2005 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: Chemical Industry
  • As an IT responsible and as a project leader; the Oracle ERP System implementation was done at Sherwin Williams. Mex (automotive division). In Credit & collection was recovered the 50% of the overdue figures. It was integrated, reconciled and updated all the legal books with the local counsel. I was part of the project team of M&A for a local company acquisition at the north part of the country and as part of the Due diligence process, it was successfully concluded the integration for the new company.
  • Diebold de Mexico SA de CV. Technology & Telecommunication. Mx Finance Director (Country Comptroller) Aug 1999 - Jan 2004 Responsible for Treasury & Planning, International Commerce, Logistic & Purchasing Areas.
  • Spare parts inventory management control was re-defined and added to the Finance Area. During my administration, the warehouse inventory was integrated, re-valuated and got the Auditors approval by the first time, since the Company was established.
  • Customer service & Cost Saving plan was implemented in coordination with the Operational team. It was implemented, the Just in Time program, to our main Customers (Banks), to guarantee the constant operation of the ATMs. Also getting at the same time, the 40% of the turnover reduction for spare parts.
  • The customer satisfaction-tracking project was placed, & the Oracle implementation was completed too. (As part of the hosting Oracle system from USA).
  • In charge of: Accounting, Fiscal, Planning, Treasury, Credit & Collecting, Sales Order Administration, IT, Warehouse Mgmt, International Trading, Logistic & Purchasing, Legal Coordination, the company got the best years in results.

MX Finance Director

RICOH Mexicana SA de CV
10.1996 - 03.1999
  • Company Overview: Technology & Telecommunications
  • Project Leader for the Baan Implementation, which was done in a record time of 6 months for the Service (Rental), Manufacturing (Refurbishing), and for the Warehouse & Accounting module.
  • In charge of Accounting, Fiscal, Sales Administration, Credit & Collecting, Treasury, Planning, IT, & Payroll.

Administrative Manager / Finance Director

REALTY Corporation of America LTD (Allegro Resorts)
01.1992 - 09.1996
  • Company Overview: Tourism, Dominican Rep.
  • It was implemented the needed internal controls for a new Time Share & All-inclusive company in Mexico and redefinition of the Internal Controls for an existing company in The Dominican Republic, Strong experience into the Time Share & All-inclusive administration, making the sales up by 17%, with a complete understanding of the Business in Mexico, Central & South America. Focused on customer satisfaction and Marketing with the implementation of the first call center in Dominican Republic, as well as a Credit & collection center in Houston. Implemented the Platinum ERP system control for the Company into the finance modules. Create & work into the Business Development Area getting new customers for the Company, getting a profitable business, it was implemented a Standard Cost accuracy control in all the hotels, getting by three consecutive years the best profitable time share company and all-inclusive hotel corporation.

Education

Post Degree - Managerial for Hotel Managers & Controllers / WSU

Washington State University

Bachelor’s degree - Public Accountant

EBC / ILB

Certificate - Business Administration

Cambridge International Consulting
Massachusetts
03-2024

Skills

  • Auditing / Internal Control
  • Finance Coaching & Advisor
  • IFRS / USGAAP / SOX / NIIFs Fiscal & Accounting
  • Risk Evaluation
  • IT Management / ERP Project Leader SAP R6 / Oracle, BAAN
  • Cash flow management
  • Credit analysis
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Macroeconomic analysis

Certification

  • IFRS Deloitte Web Course, DTT Fiscal, Mancera Hnos (KPMG / DTT / ISEF)
  • Balance Score Card, Sherwin Williams Deferred Taxes, ISEF Aug 2004 Main Difference USGAAP - MEXGAAP, EBC / IMCP Jul 2003
  • Ley Aduanera y Comercio Exterior Apr 2000.
  • Leadership, International Training Jul 2000
  • Payments System, CECOBAN Jul 1998
  • Auditory I, II, III y Nuevo Enfoque de Auditoría, Mancera Hermanos y Cia S.C ( E&Y ) Jan 1982 - Aug 1987

Other Job Roles

  • General Ledger Manager at Dow Química Mexicana SA. de C.V, Chemical Industry, México Dec 1989 - Dec 1992
  • Auditory Manager / Finance Manager at Grupo Alta Resistencia SA de C.V., Metallurgic& Mining Mexico Aug 1986 - Dec 1989
  • Senior Auditor at Mancera Hermanos y Cia S.C. (Ernst & Young), Consulting Services, Mexico Jan 1982 - Aug. 1986

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Finance Advisor Consultant

ESPECIALISTAS TRIBUTARIOS Y FISCALES SC
02.2017 - Current

Mx Finance Manager & Comptroller

Tapón Corona, SA de CV
07.2014 - 01.2023

Mx Finance Director

Phoenix Packaging Mexico SA de CV
03.2009 - 06.2014

Mx Finance Director

Productos Químicos y Pinturas SA de CV (Sherwin Williams)
08.2005 - 07.2008

MX Finance Director

RICOH Mexicana SA de CV
10.1996 - 03.1999

Administrative Manager / Finance Director

REALTY Corporation of America LTD (Allegro Resorts)
01.1992 - 09.1996

Bachelor’s degree - Public Accountant

EBC / ILB

Post Degree - Managerial for Hotel Managers & Controllers / WSU

Washington State University

Certificate - Business Administration

Cambridge International Consulting

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