Julio Cesar Castillo Hilario
Internal Control Coordinador / Risk Management / Process & Control Improvement Specialist / Senior Auditor / Data Analyst
Monterrey
Summary
Dedicated to pursuing opportunities in economics, accounting, and finance that promote professional growth and continuous learning. Committed to upholding values of integrity, humility, and professionalism, ensuring contributions align with company goals and objectives. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to drive success while supporting organizational and personal development. Passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Risk Coordinator
AUNA Hospitals
03.2025 - Current
- Potential risks evaluation (financial, operational, strategic and reputational)
- Creation & proper execution of actions plans
- Developed comprehensive risk mitigation plans for various departments to minimize potential losses and ensure business continuity.
- Policies, procedures and controls development
- Tracking key risks indicators
- Results communication (executive & management level) / Reports & Presentations
- Implemented risk monitoring systems to track progress on risk treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness of controls.
- Best practices & training communication
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Championed process improvements that resulted in more efficient workflows within the Risk Management department.
- Risk assessments (patients, staff, visitors and assets)
- Incident & near misses root cause analysis
- Proper communication with operative areas (Emergency, Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiology, Oncology, Laboratory, Radiology, etc)
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as insurance providers and regulatory authorities, facilitating collaboration on risk-related initiatives.
- Support in governmental, normative audits
- Business risks evaluation (Matrix Elaboration)
Process & Control Improvement Specialist
Heineken México
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitate risk management discussions, definition of OpCo's key risks and jointly define and monitor actions plan to ensure risks are prevented from materializing
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Perform quarterly key control testing of mandatory controls and report deficiencies to OpCo management appropriate remediation
- Perform internal controls over financial reporting
- Provide clarity on OpCo business self-assessment related to Heineken Standard internal control over financial reporting
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Support OpCo's in the access management process and ensure attention is given to reviewing access conflicts
- Support OpCo's for fraud review and special investigations when necessary
- Review specific roles and connect OpCo's to share best practices
- Fraud & enterprise risk analysis
- Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
- Compliance Global audit observations with control owners
Internal Control Coordinator
Mondelez International
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Support in internal control processes through review of controls (105 total controls) , designing and monitoring (CCM) and tests (SOX CSA)
- Ensure internal control compliance including areas: C&SL, Finance, Engineering, IT, MFG, HR, Quality, HSE, Procurement, Security, MRO, Purchases, Recap, Cross Border.
- Contribute to creation of a high-performance internal controls team focused on continuous improvement and effectiveness
- Evaluations for advice regarding areas at risk
- Address ad hoc requests made by management in reference about processes, risks, training and controls
- Corporate policies and controls analysis & updating
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
Business Auditor
Alfa Corporativo
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Internal & External control including different areas: Finance, Purchases, Inventories, Receivable & payable accounts, HR, Supply, HSE Logistics, Safety, ESG, etc.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
- Managed stakeholder expectations by maintaining open lines of communication and providing frequent progress updates throughout audit engagements.
- Interview & meetings with Managers, Directors and supervisors
- Information analysis (Provisions, Cashflows, Dependency, Costs, Expenses, Payments, Balances, Adjustments, CAPEX, investments)
- Reviewed organizational policies and procedures, providing recommendations for improvements that increased overall compliance levels.
- Identification of vulnerabilities and areas of opportunity Relevant information reporting & consolidation (COSO, SOX)
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in business auditing.
- Fraud investigation (Intella)
- Risk assessment
- Audit planning and visits
- Identified potential areas of risk through comprehensive evaluations and recommended appropriate mitigation measures.
Consultant Senior
Ernst & Young
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Audit plans development
- Identify Risks (financial & operative)
- Understanding business processes & requirements
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Fieldwork and evidence gathering
- Performance testing
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Financial records, invoices, contracts and supporting documentation
- Facilitated change management initiatives, helping organizations adapt smoothly to new systems and processes.
- Findings presentation
- Financial Accounting Advisory Services
- Update regulatory processes (IFRS, GAAPS)
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and increased team productivity.
Education
Financial Management Degree - Economics
ITESM Campus Laguna
Torreon11-2013
Skills
Internal control management
Audit process coordination
Risk analysis
Cross-functional testing controls
Fraud & Enterprise risk Assessments
Workflow optimization
Adaptability and flexibility
Operational control coordinator
Proficient in managing multiple tasks
Data gathering and storage
Teamwork
Analytical solutions
Contingency planning
Regulations (NIF, IFRS, GAAP)
Business continuity
COSO-SOX compliance
Data Wrangling
Big data information integration
Risk mitigation
Websites
Interests
Consulting, Data Analyst, Business and Financial Audit, Internal Control, Risk Assessment / Evaluation, Financial Analysis, Financial Consolidation, Process & Control improvement, Investment Management, Corporate Finance
Accomplishments
- Processes and/or procedures improvement:
- Reduction of staff turnover (32%)
- Automatic update bank accounts
- Decrease in product returns (15%)
- Supplier dependency elimination
- Payment split elimination
- Reduction of work accidents and recordable incidents (52%)
- Proper application in IFRS 16 updates - Leasing
- Proper applications NIF C6
- Reduction of unauthorized access /thefts (28%)
- Improve training requested by personnel/staff
- Returns of assets off site (Value $ 613 kUSD)
- Identification and reduction of corruption cases (12%)
- Demurrage charges control
- Decrease in disused spare parts (Existence > 3 years, Value $180kUSD)
- Pipes reception / Water discharge (pH, conductivity v turbidity analysis)
- Issues completion (No overdues)
- Proper update of health officials
- Correct environmental regulations implementation
- Reduction of economic fines and administrative penalties ($ 480kUSD)
- Increase green credits appraisals (35%)
- Increase about client portfolio (23 New Clients)
- Regulations compliance IFRS S1 y S2
- Scrap capitalization
- Emissions reduction (Scopes 1,2 y 3)
- Correct environmental certifications, tests and permits administration
- Hospital pharmacy licensing
- Budget approval (Infrastructure & equipment) / 126 improvements
- Process automation
- Uploading scale's weighting information directly to SAP
- Real time inventories (Raw, Finished Goods, Fixed Assets, Spare Parts, etc)
- REPSE documentation & digital storage
- Approval/Workflow (Overtime, purchases, destructions, etc)
- Employees, suppliers and transporters documentation
- Electronic guard rounds
- Quality Systems & Controls
- Hospital self-assessment workshops
Courses
- Data Analyst Bootcamp
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act / SOX
- Global Expense: Credit Card Management
- Compliance for Lease Accounting
- Internal Controls and Risk Management
- AMEA GSCP: Finance Protocols
- Introduction to Internal Controls
- Understanding our Financial Statements
- Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Management Risk (GIES)
- Financial Reporting with Power BI: Basic Financial Analysis
- La gestión de los riesgos y la administración de los cambios en el proyecto
- Mercados Financieros (YALE)
- Analitica Financiera
- Introducción a la Valoración Financiera
- Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera (IESE Business School)
- Análisis de negocios con Estados Financieros
- Matemáticas Financieras (UNAM)
- Administración financiera y su funcion en la empresa (UNAM)
- Toma de decisiones financieras (UNAM)
- ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?
- Power BI Data Visualization
- Data Analytics en Power BI
- Data Modeling in Power BI
- The Economics of AI
- Economics of Money and Banking
- Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics-The Big Picture
- Business Analytics
- SAP Professional Fundamentals
- Becoming an SAP Professional
- Project Management Financial (Intermediate)
- Financial Markets (YALE)
- Financial Accounting & Analysis
- Macroeconomic Financial Accounts (SAPIENZA)
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Digital Competition in Finance Services
- Introduction to Integrated Business Planning / IBP
- Defining Data Analysis
- The Basics of Finance 2023
- Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis
- Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal
Timeline
Regional Risk Coordinator
AUNA Hospitals
03.2025 - Current
Process & Control Improvement Specialist
Heineken México
08.2024 - 03.2025
Internal Control Coordinator
Mondelez International
11.2023 - 08.2024
Business Auditor
Alfa Corporativo
12.2018 - 11.2023
Consultant Senior
Ernst & Young
11.2015 - 07.2018
Financial Management Degree - Economics
ITESM Campus Laguna