Maria Fernanda Cisneros García

Im the responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization including:

• Financial Reporting: Oversee financial close processes, maintain GL accounts, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, and handle multi-entity consolidated financials.
• Project, System, and Process Management: Plan, prioritize, and complete various ad-hoc projects, systems, and processes.
• Accounts Payable: Manage data, vendor payments, A/P software, supplier payment terms, and routine payment approvals.
• Accounts Receivable: Handle data management, invoicing, customer terms, and recording payments.
• Tax Compliance: Work with external agencies for VAT compliance and US sales tax filing and assist in preparing annual income tax filings.
• Team Development & Management: Oversee staff performance, achieve team KPIs, and support team development and growth.
• FP&A: Create and manage budgets for each product line/brand, forecast cash requirements, and develop financial projections for new product lines.
• Strategic Planning: Assist senior executives in understanding, planning, and adjusting team priorities and resources to meet current and future organizational needs.

• Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
• Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
• Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
• Led implementation of new accounting software, improving data accuracy and accessibility for finance team.
• Improved cash flow management with rigorous monitoring and analysis of receivables and payables.

• Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth.
• Implemented new accounting software systems, improving data accuracy and reducing processing time.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions with a focus on timely payment processing while minimizing bad debt exposure.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and successful completion of audits.
• Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.

• Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
• Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
• Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through personalized service.
• Provided expert advice on various tax-related matters, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Identified potential tax savings for clients by reviewing financial records and suggesting strategic adjustments.
• Assisted clients with understanding complex tax regulations, resulting in improved financial management.
• Prepared and documented accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and franchise tax returns.