Bernal Antonio Cantillo Aguero
Miami,FL
Summary
Risk Consulting Manager with skills in Data & Analytics and process improvement analysis. Expertise includes significant understanding of business process assessments, control testing, risk assessments, process improvement and gap analysis, as well as implementation of improvement-driven business analytics and automation solutions.
Previous experience includes project management leading internal audit and process improvement projects within the US and Latin America.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Consulting Manager
KPMG
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
- Leveraged technology tools such as data analytics software to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of internal audits conducted.
- Increased compliance with regulations through regular monitoring of internal controls and procedures.
- Strengthened the company''s overall control environment by identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans to address identified risks, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback on existing processes.
- Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
- Oversaw timely completion of annual audit schedules, coordinating resources efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Risk Consulting Senior Associate
KPMG
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Facilitated collaboration across multiple departments within KPMG (e.g. Tax, Compliance, Management Consulting) and with different client's stakeholders as part of internal audit projects aimed to streamline key processes and manage enterprise risk.
- Led one of the main workstreams in a key engagement for KPMG United States with a leading international insurance company, which consisted on assessing their control environment and building automation solutions through RPA to be deployed in their IT environment. As part of my role as a liaison between the KPMG's internal development team (in India) and the client's stakeholders, I acquired the required skills to manage a process automation project
- Served as the Leader Consultant of different internal audit projects for a Latin America Fintech leading company since 2015. Worked as an Internal Audit Consultant with different of its subsidiaries in different countries across Latin America (i.e. Puerto Rico, Panama, Chile, Uruguay). Developed extensive experience by planning, executing and delivering testing of SOX controls and assessing different operational processes (Intellectual Property, Customer Experience, Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Product Development, etc.) according to the annual internal audit plan.
- Facilitated project management support for a nation-wide company initiative aimed to identify market growth opportunities and align advisory solutions between KPMG United States and Latin America. Worked with different partners, key account members and project sponsors across the region to identify project requirements, coordinate activities and design solutions to initiate integration efforts between the regions.
- Functioned as Senior Consultant for a large public rental company in the US. Acquired extensive experience on assessing business processes, evaluating risks and controls and advising Management in terms of documentation, risk mitigation and control environment (following standards like COSO and PCAOB). Also, developed extensive experience identifying improvement opportunities utilizing data & analytics tools in order to strength the processes and reduce inefficiencies.
Global Investigator
Walmart
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Conducted internal investigations for situations where frauds, thefts, misappropriations, misconduct or major crimes occurred within Walmart LATAM.
- Shadowed and interviewed personnel from multiple internal departments (Inventory, Shared Services, Asset Management, etc.) and external parties (vendor, regulatory agencies, government, etc.) through their respective processes to perform root cause analysis and ensure a thorough investigation involving all related parties.
- Identified and recommended technology-driven productivity improvements and corrective actions in response to atypical events identified during the investigations.
- Delivered technical reports with the investigative findings and all evidence collected.
- Defended investigation results to upper management in Walmart Costa Rica, Mexico and United States.
Management Consulting Senior Associate
KPMG Costa Rica
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed risk assessment projects within several industries (i.e. Banking, Education, Government, etc.) in different countries throughout Latin America. Identified audit findings/gaps in the process as well as improvement opportunities to gain efficiencies and control risk.
- Delivered business risk and strategic alignment assessments for different processes (Human Resources, IT, Change Management, Treasury, Accounting Close, Tax, Payroll, Revenue, Benefits and Compensation, etc.)
- Facilitated project management support for different Project Managers in terms of billing, staff planning, internal trainings, workpapers and project proposals.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Data Analytics
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica12.2014
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Data Analytics
- Process Automation
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Controls
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Risk Consulting Manager
KPMG
10.2020 - Current
Risk Consulting Senior Associate
KPMG
03.2017 - 09.2020
Global Investigator
Walmart
01.2017 - 03.2017
Management Consulting Senior Associate
KPMG Costa Rica
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Professional Studies - Data Analytics
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad De Costa Rica
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