Nelson Gonzalez
Audit Accountant
Cartagena
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 25 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
INDEPENDENT - OWN BUSINESS
Cartagena
10.2011 - Current
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Preparation of more than 300 monthly collection accounts for administration
Audit Intern
BIOFILM S.A.
Cartagena
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Monthly inventory more than 30 products
Auditor Intern
CORPLAS S.A.
Cartagena, BOLIVAR
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Preparation of 30 invoices per month on average for containerized cargo services.
SemiSenior Audit Executive
AUDILIMITED LTDA C.P.
Cartagena, BOL
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Carry out physical inventories of ceramic warehouses and construction items in the cities of Bogota, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga and Valledupar.
Accountant Assistant
Agencia Marítima Altamar Ltda
Cartagena, BOL
10.1997 - 03.2003
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Took meeting notes to compose detailed summaries.
- Used spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
Education
Master´s Degree - Accounting
Universidad Autonoma De Barranquilla
Barranquilla Atlantico10.2006
Bachelor´s Degree - Accounting
Universidad De Cartagena
Cartagena04.2002
Skills
- Financial Projections
- Information Systems Examination
- Processing Checks and Invoices
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Software Systems
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Payroll Auditing
Hobbies
I like to read financial books, practice soccer, volleyball and watch baseball. I am a food lover, I like to cook for my family and friends, I collect cooking recipes. I have a small fry business.
Timeline
Accountant
INDEPENDENT - OWN BUSINESS
10.2011 - Current
Audit Intern
BIOFILM S.A.
12.2009 - 09.2011
Auditor Intern
CORPLAS S.A.
08.2007 - 10.2009
SemiSenior Audit Executive
AUDILIMITED LTDA C.P.
01.2005 - 02.2007
Accountant Assistant
Agencia Marítima Altamar Ltda
10.1997 - 03.2003
Master´s Degree - Accounting
Universidad Autonoma De Barranquilla
Bachelor´s Degree - Accounting
Universidad De Cartagena
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