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Jose Angel Cordoba

Jose Angel Cordoba

Panamá,DC

Summary

Panamanian finance leader with over 15 years of experience in financial operations, systems optimization, and strategic transformation across multinational organizations. Currently managing the Accounts Payable function for Central America and the Caribbean at Liberty Latin America, I bring a track record of successfully leading multicultural teams, implementing SAP-based solutions, and driving efficiency in high-volume environments. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Financial and Banking Management and a Master's in Higher Education, which complement my passion for leadership development and knowledge sharing. Committed to ethical practices, innovation, and continuous learning, I aspire to contribute meaningfully to Panama’s progress through impactful and future-focused financial leadership.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager

Liberty Latin America
Panama
02.2022 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
  • Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
  • Aligned workload and reduced head count without service interruption.
  • Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 20 staff members.
  • Maintained and distributed departmental balanced score card information to highlight staff productivity, invoice processing workflow and cost allocations.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Automated workflow controls for collections management and credit risk assessment in accordance with SOX guidelines.
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 9,000 invoices per month.

InCountry Accounting Manager

PriceSmart Inc
Panama
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Manage and oversee daily operations of accounting department including: Accounts payable/receivable, Payroll (PPS-Tecnasa, SIPE), Treasury, budgeting and cash forecasting, Revenue and expenditure variance analysis, Capital assets reconciliations (CAPEX).
  • Responsible of completion of the annual financial statements until issued by the audit firm.
  • Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports and statements.
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
  • Coordinate and complete annual audits.
  • Establish and maintain Panama government fiscal files as declaraciones de ITBMS, reporte de retención de ITBMS, declaración de renta and others.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

W.W. Grainger
Panama
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Manage entry of invoices into Accounts Payable systems and ensure all invoices are entered within 48 hours.
  • Manage Accounts Payable systems to ensure maximum performance, drive timely resolution of invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payment and maximize terms discounts earned.
  • Participate in requirements definition, testing, training, and implementation of Accounts Payable reporting, system upgrades, and future system development projects.
  • Recommend development of technological and procedural enhancements which increase productivity and data accuracy.
  • Define, design and implement effective procedures and processes that ensure accurate financial statements and positive audit reviews by external auditors.
  • Design, develop and implement quantitative and qualitative measurements for the staff.
  • Participate in accrual process, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing, and annual audit by the external auditors.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate support staff.

Regional Accounts Payable Supervisor (U.S., Latam)

PriceSmart Inc
Panamá
01.2007 - 01.2011

Local Accounts Payable Supervisor

PriceSmart Inc
Panama
01.2005 - 01.2006

Local Accounts Payable Assistant

PriceSmart Inc
Panama
01.2000 - 01.2004

Education

Master - Educación Superior

Universidad Latina De Panamá
Panamá
10-2024

Degree - Financial and Banking Management

Universidad Latina De Panama
Panamá
12-2022

Skills

  • Financial Process Automation
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Business
  • Training and Development
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Multicultural Team Management
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Accomplishments

  • New Payroll System Implementation, Project leader for the migration of a 23 years system to the best in class in Panama payroll system PPS by Tecnasa. It included 1,250 employees.
  • Accounts Payable migration (Canada to Panama), Migration of the AP Operation from Grainger Canada to the Grainger Shared Service established in Panama. (ERP SAP)
  • Training Leader for the SAP Implementation in Mexico, Responsible for training and stabilization of SAP AP Module in Grainger Mexico. Included training material creation as well as translator role between IT SAP experts and the non-bilingual team members.
  • AP Supplier Portal Implementation (Taulia), Negotiation, configuration, implementation and testing of the very first AP Portal in the company.
  • Accounts Payable migration (US to Panamá), Migration of the AP operation from US to a new shared services established in Panama. It included training, implementation and stabilization. (ERP SAP)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Graphic Designing
  • Photography

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager

Liberty Latin America
02.2022 - Current

InCountry Accounting Manager

PriceSmart Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021

Accounts Payable Supervisor

W.W. Grainger
01.2012 - 01.2018

Regional Accounts Payable Supervisor (U.S., Latam)

PriceSmart Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011

Local Accounts Payable Supervisor

PriceSmart Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006

Local Accounts Payable Assistant

PriceSmart Inc
01.2000 - 01.2004

Master - Educación Superior

Universidad Latina De Panamá

Degree - Financial and Banking Management

Universidad Latina De Panama
Jose Angel Cordoba