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LESLIE GUIZA

MBA & ACCOUNTANT
Tlalpan, Mexico City

Summary

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings. Seeking to leverage my technical expertise and professional experience to contribute to the success of an international company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT

COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT, CORPORACIÓN FRIGUS -THERME
09.2019 - Current
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances. Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Managed monthly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Enhanced compliance with tax regulations by meticulously updating and maintaining tax records.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Developed a dashboard for personalized tracking of corporate expenses, achieving a 5% reduction in costs.
  • Implemented efficient processes for accounting closings, resulting in reduced delivery time and fewer errors in accounting records.
  • Improved data management and implemented new reports to streamline the review of monthly closures.


SR. ACCOUNTANT

COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT, FedEx Express Mexico
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated, supervised, and reviewed the preparation of reconciliations for 26 business units (241 accounts).
  • Managed month-end accounting close activities (write-offs, bad debt, variance analysis) using PeopleSoft in accordance with US GAAP regulations.
  • Researched, monitored, and followed up on outstanding reconciliation items.
  • Conducted corporate accounting tasks, including accounting records management, control, and clearing of outstanding reconciliation items.
  • Oversaw monthly and quarterly financial reporting, reviewed with the controller team in Miami.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Enhanced data management and implemented new reporting tools to streamline the monthly close review process for 26 business units.
  • Led the transition of all monthly closing activities from Miami to Mexico.

CORPORATE TREASURER

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, PSA FINANCE
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Instrumental in establishing global banking partnerships that facilitated seamless international transactions for the organization.
  • Effectively managed relationships with credit rating agencies, contributing to improved credit ratings and financial stability.
  • Negotiated favorable financing terms for debt issuance, reducing interest costs and improving overall financial health.
  • Enhanced cash flow by implementing effective cash management strategies and optimizing working capital.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Implemented all area processes for reporting to the central company, defined risk areas, and established new controls.
  • Responsible for implementing and training staff on the adoption of the new CFDI 3.3 standards and invoice issuance for payment receipts.
  • Improved data management and implemented new reports to streamline the review of monthly closures.

TREASURY SUPERVISOR

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Bank reconciliations, accounting records of deposits and fees; adjustments to the statements of the students.
  • Responsible of the cash audit and the foreign currency translation at the end of the month.
  • Keep track of all activities of the Cashier Department.
  • Responsible for implementing the electronic invoices system.
  • Personal in charge: 3 persons.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Automation of payment processes in coordination with the IT area to establish preventive controls such as the preparation of the calculation of student losses and minimize operational risk.
  • Implementation of new banking terminals to automate collections from students.

JR ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Prepared bank reconciliations and maintained accounting records.
  • Developed payroll and budgets for various Academic Departments.
  • Prepared reports to present and control the expenses of different Academic and Administrative departments.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
08.2011 - 10.2014
  • Maintained records and controlled budgets for Fundación de Estudios Financieros A.C.
  • Reviewed, coded, and processed accounting documents.
  • Filed documents for internal control.
  • Developed and implemented expenditure and revenue policies.
  • Created control activities to reduce errors and ensure accurate electronic invoicing.
  • Managed tasks to balance work with the high academic demands of the institution.

Education

MBA - Concluded

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
05.2001 -

Bachelors Degree - Accounting And Financial Strategy

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
05.2001 -

Skills

Multitasking Abilities

Task Prioritization

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

2019 - Banco Azteca - Business Intelligence

  • Implemented various Excel Cube functions to extract data from different OLAP cubes, which reduced errors and increased efficiency in the extraction of weekly information, thereby decreasing the time required for the preparation and presentation of the Annual Financial Services Budget.

2012 - URTEAGA APPS (Mobile Applications Start-Up) - Entrepreneur

  • Participated in the MIT Global Founder's Skills Accelerator (GFSA) in collaboration with ITAM-MIT with an intelligent advertising project (semifinalist). This experience helped me develop communication, research, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

COURSES

-Workshop, Annual Tax Declaration for Mexican Companies.

-Workshop, Fiduciary Trusts.

-Workshop, SAT invitation letters, analysis, reconciliation of figures, and clarifications.

Software

SAP

POWER BI

CONTPAQi

ORACLE

PEOPLE SOFT

WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, ACCESS

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT

COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT, CORPORACIÓN FRIGUS -THERME
09.2019 - Current

SR. ACCOUNTANT

COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT, FedEx Express Mexico
11.2018 - 08.2019

CORPORATE TREASURER

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, PSA FINANCE
05.2017 - 11.2018

TREASURY SUPERVISOR

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
02.2015 - 05.2017

JR ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
11.2014 - 01.2015

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ITAM
08.2011 - 10.2014

MBA - Concluded

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
05.2001 -

Bachelors Degree - Accounting And Financial Strategy

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
05.2001 -
LESLIE GUIZAMBA & ACCOUNTANT