Ricardo Flores Alvarado
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Summary
Results-driven Global Travel Expenses & Master Data Co with extensive experience in financial reconciliation, process automation, and compliance within multinational environments. Proven track record of optimizing travel expense processes, ensuring 100% audit readiness, and implementing digital solutions (Oracle EBS/Cloud, Coupa, RPA) to enhance efficiency. Adept at managing high-volume transactions, supporting 800+ internal stakeholders, and leading successful system integrations. Passionate about data accuracy, cost-saving initiatives, and robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline financial operations in fast-paced industries like robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Travel Expenses & Master Data Coordinator
Metalsa
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
11.2021 - Current
- Led a team of 7 specialists supporting 7 global regions, exceeding targets for response times, 100% on-time expense audits, and KPI reporting to drive team performance.
- Conducted training for users across multiple locations on travel expense systems and Master Data, ensuring smooth transitions during process/system updates.
- Partnered with Internal Control Department to standardize and globalize travel expense and Master Data policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Successfully migrated over 10 plants from Oracle EBS to Oracle Cloud, integrating external systems, automations, and harmonizing Travel Expenses & Master Data processes.
- Implemented a ticket tracking system for the Finance Shared Service Center, generating performance metrics by department and improving request traceability.
- Developed an automation robot for intercompany invoicing (domestic/international), eliminating manual errors and accelerating processing.
- Automated user notifications for overdue expense reports, improving timely submissions and compliance.
- Designed an automated reimbursement proposal system, reducing a weekly operational task by 70%.
- Deployed a supplier self-service portal with two-factor authentication, enabling vendors to update banking, tax, and contact details—cutting team workload by 40%.
Travel Expenses & Master Data Specialist
Metalsa
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Consolidated and reconciled monthly travel expense accounts, ensuring 100% accuracy for all financial closings.
- Analyzed and audited travel expenses to enforce company policy compliance.
- Managed travel expense budgets across multiple regions, optimizing spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Provided expert support to 800+ internal users, resolving inquiries with a 95%+ satisfaction rate
- Handle corporate American Express payments, travel advances, and reimbursements, streamlining cash flow and reducing processing time.
- Processed travel expense invoicing, ensuring timely vendor payments and accurate GL coding.
- Led vendor, client, and employee onboarding/updates in the system, improving data accuracy and reducing manual errors.
- Supported integration of Coupa Travel Expense Module with Oracle EBS, automating travel invoice creation and cutting processing time.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Metalsa
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Increased department efficiency by assisting with the implementation of an electronic document management system for storing invoices and supporting documents.
- Improved cash flow forecasting through careful monitoring of outstanding invoices and updating the accounts payable aging report regularly.
- Processed and recorded productive, non-productive, lease, and freight invoices in Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, and QAD systems for six manufacturing plants in the United States.
- Supported the successful ERP migration from Oracle EBS to Oracle Cloud, ensuring data integrity and continuity in financial operations.
- Managed invoice registration and tracking for over 2,000 suppliers, maintaining accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Classified and validated invoices through the supplier portal, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with procurement policies.
Education
Bachelor´s Degree - Lic. Administración De Empresas - UANL
Facultad De Contaduría Pública Y Administración
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico12-2018
Skills
- Data governance
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Data mapping
- Artificial Intelligence Application in Operational Efficiency
- Process Optimization
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability
- Invoice processing
- Data quality assurance
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Global Travel Expenses & Master Data Coordinator
Metalsa
11.2021 - Current
Travel Expenses & Master Data Specialist
Metalsa
10.2019 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Analyst
Metalsa
03.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor´s Degree - Lic. Administración De Empresas - UANL
Facultad De Contaduría Pública Y Administración