Diego Ernesto Medrano Barbosa
Accounting / Finance
Bogota, D.C.
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with nine years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
REGION ACCOUNTING MANAGER LATAM
FRUBANA S.A.S.
06.2020 - Current
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
REGION ACCOUNTING MANAGER LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
01.2018 - 06.2020
- LATAM Region Accounting Leader (Colombia, Mexico)
- LATAM Region Finance Planning (Colombia, Mexico)
- Tax Planning/processes to ensure compliance in accordance with local authorities
- Prepare reports for HQ and management's decision making
- Review and control of P&L for LATAM region
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Processes review for constant improving.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Control of Project Budget on a monthly basis to guarantee accurate Revenue and COGS according to methodology established
- Review and follow up on procurement processes to avoid cash leakages and projects overcost
- Finance Project Controls with Delivery Project managers to ensure an adequate scope and forecasting is delivered
- Analysis of Project reports for decision making
- Reconciliation of Project results (Revenue/COGS/Expenses) with accounting books.
ACCOUNTANT LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Implementation of finance/accounting procedures to guarantee visibility and management control
- Intercompany transactions manager between Fortna Colombia and subsidiaries including analysis of FX impact
- ERP processes implementation (Microsoft Dynamics AX) to accomplish timely and accurate month end closures
- Support to senior accountant during audits
- Preparation of Local Tax (Federal, District)
- Preparation of Financial Statements under IFRS and report to HQ under USGAAP.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Queens College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 05.2001 - 05.2012
ACCOUNTING 6 SEMESTERS - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD LIBRE DE COLOMBIA SECCIONAL CUCUTA
HIGHSCHOOL - undefined
COLEGIO LA SALLE - CUCUTA
Skills
Tax law knowledge
Bank account reconciliations
Month-end reporting
Finance
Accounts receivable management
Accounting solutions integration
Cash Flow Management
Cost accounting
Project Management
Financial Auditing
Internal Controls
Certification
COLOMBIAN CPA, JUNTA CENTRAL DE CONTADORES DE COLOMBIA, 06/01/14
Accomplishments
- Increased team efficiency through continuous process improvements.
- Achieved streamlined accounting processes through building of accounting policies, closing schedules, month-end supporting schedules, standardization of financial statements (separated and consolidated).
- Achieved unqualified opinions in annual external audits through effectively leading global accounting teams.
Timeline
REGION ACCOUNTING MANAGER LATAM
FRUBANA S.A.S.
06.2020 - Current
REGION ACCOUNTING MANAGER LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
01.2018 - 06.2020
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
09.2015 - 12.2017
ACCOUNTANT LATAM
FORTNA COLOMBIA S.A.S.
01.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Queens College of The City University of New York
05.2001 - 05.2012
ACCOUNTING 6 SEMESTERS - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD LIBRE DE COLOMBIA SECCIONAL CUCUTA
HIGHSCHOOL - undefined
COLEGIO LA SALLE - CUCUTA