ADRIA KIM BARROS
Jacksonville
Summary
Finance and operations professional with a robust background in managing travel and expense processes, project accounting, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting executive leadership in global organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel and Expense Specialist
Stellar Energy Americas
03.2026 - Current
- Review, audit, and approve domestic and international employee expense reports.
- Process employee reimbursements, corporate card transactions, and expense reconciliations.
- Coordinate, manage, and book domestic and international travel arrangements for company employees, ensuring compliance with corporate travel policies and budget guidelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee travel logistics, including airfare, lodging, transportation, and itinerary management.
- Investigate discrepancies, policy exceptions, and missing documentation.
- Provide guidance on travel policies and expense reporting procedures.
- Maintain audit-ready records and support compliance reviews.
- Analyze travel spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support Accounts Payable functions, vendor communications, reporting, and administrative projects.
- Developed training materials for new hires and existing staff.
- Facilitated meetings to communicate project updates and gather feedback.
- Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
- Scheduled flights, ground transportation and hotel reservations for employees.
- Developed cost-effective itineraries based on traveler's needs.
Project Accounting Representative
The Haskell Company
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Processed project invoices, vendor payments, subcontractor documentation, retainage vouchers, and lien waivers.
- Maintained contract logs and project compliance documentation.
- Prepared voucher packages and supported project audits.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies and prepared financial reports for project managers.
- Processed invoices and expense reports for various projects.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts to identify discrepancies.
- Utilized software applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word for creating spreadsheets and documents.
ORDS Global Regulatory Representative
Deutsche Bank
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Reviewed transactions for OFAC sanctions compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted due diligence investigations and supported risk mitigation efforts.
- Performed compliance reviews and recommended process improvements.
- Evaluated documentation processes to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.
- Communicated with regulatory agencies to clarify requirements and expectations.
- Advised senior management on potential risks associated with non-compliance of regulations.
FX Operations Associate
Deutsche Bank
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Confirmed, processed, and settled foreign exchange transactions.
- Verified settlement instructions and resolved trade discrepancies.
- Supported OFAC reviews and SWIFT-based settlement operations.
- Assisted with the development of new processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Analyzed currency trends to inform trading strategies and improve decision-making.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Accounts Receivable Analyst II
FIS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed invoicing, collections, reconciliations, cash applications, and billing issue resolution.
- Supported month-end reporting and maintained accurate customer account records.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve payment issues.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable transactions in financial systems.
- Prepared detailed reports on account statuses for management review and decision-making.
- Coordinated with other departments when necessary to resolve billing issues quickly and efficiently.
- Processed incoming cash receipts in accordance with company policies.
- Verified and posted account transactions, providing weekly and monthly reporting of AP aging to senior management to maintain accounting ledgers.
International Accounts Payable Representative
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Jacksonville
01.2013 - 05.2017
- International Assignment: São Paulo, Brazil (Jan 2016 - May 2017).
- Processed invoices, vendor payments, ACH/EFT transactions, expense reports, and check requests.
- Managed Concur expense reports and Ariba invoice processing.
- Reconciled vendor statements, resolved discrepancies, and supported audits.
- Served as a primary contact for vendors and internal business partners.
- Supported international finance and accounts payable operations while assigned in Brazil.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address invoice inquiries and issues.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable processes and system navigation.
Customer Service Representative
Mastercard International
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Handled customer inquiries regarding account services, benefits, ATM locations, and lost or stolen cards.
- Resolved customer concerns through effective communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction while working across multiple systems.
Executive Assistant
Strategic Global Energy
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed executive and management calendars while delegating tasks to administrative support team, ensuring seamless operational flow.
- Delivered executive-level administrative support, coordinated travel arrangements, and planned events to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Managed confidential communications, records, vendor contracts, and logistics.
- Organized board meeting agendas and distributed support materials in advance, contributing to effective session outcomes.
- Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
- Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
- Prepared presentations in Portuguese and Spanish for international energy projects.
Education
Associate of Arts - Generalized Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL08-2026
Skills
- Travel management
- Corporate travel
- Expense Management
- Expense reporting
- Expense auditing
- Travel coordination
- Travel Logistics
- Transaction Processing
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Management
- Vendor communication
- Budget Analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Concur
- Ariba
- SAP
- Oracle
- JDE
- Procore
- Coupa
- Swift
- Autobahn
- Metaviewer
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- Portuguese, Native
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Travel and Expense Specialist
Stellar Energy Americas
03.2026 - Current
Project Accounting Representative
The Haskell Company
02.2025 - 03.2026
ORDS Global Regulatory Representative
Deutsche Bank
07.2022 - 10.2024
FX Operations Associate
Deutsche Bank
06.2019 - 06.2022
Accounts Receivable Analyst II
FIS
08.2018 - 05.2019
International Accounts Payable Representative
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
01.2013 - 05.2017
Customer Service Representative
Mastercard International
08.2011 - 08.2013
Executive Assistant
Strategic Global Energy
01.2010 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Generalized Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville