Leidy Milena Gonzalez Celemin
Resumen profesional
Finance professional with strong experience in LATAM intercompany operations within multinational environments. Proven track record leading regional operations, driving process standardization, and implementing automation solutions to enhance efficiency and financial control. Extensive experience in balance sheet governance, financial close processes, and cross-regional stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and support finance transformation initiatives within global organization.
Datos destacados
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Team Lead
Kenvue
Bogotá, Capital District
2024.08 - 2026.06
- Lead intercompany operations across 12 LATAM countries, ensuring 100% balance integrity and zero OOB positions.
- Manage a regional team of 10 FTEs across Colombia and Manila, driving performance and operational stability.
- Delivered 12 consecutive close cycles with zero overtime, ensuring efficient execution (C-1 / C+3).
- Strengthened cross-regional collaboration improving issue resolution time by 60%.
- Implemented automation solutions (Bots, Power Apps), reducing manual workload by 60–80%.
Senior Analyst
Kenvue
Bogotá, Capital District
2022.11 - 2024.07
- Managed intercompany operations across LATAM supporting high-volume invoice flows (+10K invoices/month).
- Played a key role in the Kenvue–J&J separation project, ensuring compliance and accurate financial transition. (IOM/NCC)
- Led automation and process improvements reducing manual effort by 80%.
- Supported quarterly IC reporting (3ICP) ensuring full compliance with internal controls.
- Improved reconciliation accuracy and reduced discrepancies in intercompany accounts.
Financial Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
Colombia
2021.07 - 2022.11
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and reconciliation for Open Purchase Order provisions across Central American countries, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in LATAM procurement processes.
- Reduced reporting and analysis time by approximately 50% through process standardization.
- Ensured compliance with SOX requirements using the Blackline platform.
- Performed detailed balance sheet analysis and provision reconciliations, supporting audit, legal, and business unit reviews to maintain financial integrity at the LATAM level.
- Drove the standardization and expansion of prepaid workpapers across the region, delivering a 70% improvement in process efficiency and enabling greater focus on analytical reviews and supporting documentation control.
Junior Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
Colombia
2019.12 - 2021.06
- Executed comprehensive balance sheet analyses and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX requirements using the Blackline platform.
- Performed detailed analysis and control of prepaid expenses and amortizations across LATAM, improving processing time and standardizing work papers region wide.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting quality and support continuous improvement initiatives within the General Accounting process.
Analista Contable
Deloitte
Bogotá D.C.
2019.01 - 2019.12
- Performed detailed account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses using Blackline and SAP to support compliance and financial accuracy.
- Standardized accounting provision and accrual processes for Central America operations, enhancing consistency across regional offices.
Aux contable
VALPS - Value Partners Solutions
2017.01 - 2019.12
- Processed and recorded daily financial transactions using Siigo accounting software ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping.
- Prepared and submitted monthly tax declarations including national and district taxes in compliance with local regulations.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts to support accurate financial statements and audit readiness.
- Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to accounting entries and tax matters.
Auxiliar de contabilidad
Humberto González
2014.08 - 2016.12
- Processed and recorded daily financial transactions including accruals, bank reconciliations, and purchase invoices for multiple companies ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP for three companies, including notes to the financial statements.
- Managed depreciation, amortization, and payroll accounting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during internal and external audits providing necessary documentation and explanations related to accounting and tax matters.
- Supported the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries, performing analyses, and reviewing financial data to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Formación
MBA - Business administration and management
Eude Business School
2022.01 - 2023.04
Specialization - financial management
University EAN
2021.01 - 2021.12
Public Account - Account
Fundacion Universitaria los Libertodores
2014.01 - 2020.11
Diploma - Financial Management
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
2018.01 - 2018.12
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
Team Leadership
Process Standardization
Intercompany Processes
Business Operations Management
Financial Reporting
Public Accounting
Analytical Skills
Invoice Registration
Idiomas
Español
Nativo
C2
English
Intermedio avanzado
B2
Diplomas
- Leadership and teamwork
- Power BI esencial
- Work experience in IFRS and Local group 1,2,3
Hobbies
- Reading
- Play Soccer and Padel
- Running
- Traveling
Cronología
Team Lead
Kenvue
2024.08 - 2026.06
Senior Analyst
Kenvue
2022.11 - 2024.07
MBA - Business administration and management
Eude Business School
2022.01 - 2023.04
Financial Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
2021.07 - 2022.11
Specialization - financial management
University EAN
2021.01 - 2021.12
Junior Analyst
Johnson & Johnson
2019.12 - 2021.06
Analista Contable
Deloitte
2019.01 - 2019.12
Diploma - Financial Management
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
2018.01 - 2018.12
Aux contable
VALPS - Value Partners Solutions
2017.01 - 2019.12
Auxiliar de contabilidad
Humberto González
2014.08 - 2016.12
Public Account - Account
Fundacion Universitaria los Libertodores
2014.01 - 2020.11