Carlos Alberto Peña
Mexico,Mexico
Summary
Accomplished professional promoting strategic planning to deliver best performance and risk management. Takes initiative and provides end-to-end solutions to create lasting value to company. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Manager
Robert Bosch Mexico
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
08.2022 - Current
- Identified, assessed, and reported on risk management issues.
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential losses.
- Conducted regular reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations that could impact the organization's operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to identify areas of risk exposure.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures to manage identified risks effectively.
- Assessed operational activities for potential risks on an ongoing basis.
- Developed training programs for staff on risk management processes and best practices.
- Provided guidance and advice on how to handle high-risk situations appropriately.
- Investigated any incidents related to possible breaches of security or other risks.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing systems, processes, and procedures in order to minimize potential risks.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of all identified risks along with their associated mitigation plans.
- Documented findings from audits and investigations into the organization's risk profile accurately and comprehensively.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization regarding risk assessment activities.
- Reported findings on risk exposures to senior executives and board of directors.
- Reviewed risk management database reports for compliance and fraud prevention.
- Coordinated with senior management to establish risk appetite and tolerance levels.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting risk management practices and ensured company compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of risk management policies and procedures.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments across various departments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Facilitated risk management training sessions for staff to enhance risk awareness and compliance.
Risk Business Partner
Robert Bosch
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to increase collaboration across departments.
- Implemented changes in internal policies to create a more efficient work environment.
- Developed KPIs which enabled tracking of employee productivity levels.
- Facilitated leadership training to develop new leaders from within, drive change and effectively oversee special projects.
- Interfaced between internal teams to facilitate communications and optimize collaborations for key initiatives.
- Recognized process gaps inherent in current systems and developed strategies to overcome current issues and prepare effectively for expected changes.
- Connected with team to develop policy-based and software-centric solutions for different needs.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Internal Control Auditor
Robert Bosch Mexico
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Performed regular reviews of the company's operations for compliance with laws and regulations.
- Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
- Evaluated corporate governance structures to ensure proper oversight of management activities.
- Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
- Monitored changes in applicable laws and regulations that affect the organization's operations.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Maintained confidentiality of company information obtained in audit assignments.
- Identified and assessed areas of significant business risk and internal control weaknesses.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
Treasury Supervisor and Internal Controls
Roberto Bosch Mexico
Toluca , Mexico
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Developed and maintained treasury policies and procedures.
- Implemented cash management systems to improve operational efficiency.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations prepared by staff members and investigated any discrepancies found in the reconciliations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and internal controls related to treasury operations.
- Maintained records of all treasury transactions performed by the department.
- Participated in meetings with banks or external consultants regarding financial products or services offered by those institutions.
- Worked closely with auditors during their review of treasury processes and procedures.
- Resolved account variances and reconciled bank statement histories.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
Senior Treasury Analyst
Robert Bosch Mexico
Toluca , Mexico
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Reviewed and analyzed current cash flow projections to identify opportunities for improved liquidity.
- Created monthly reports on treasury activity, including cash position and forecast accuracy.
- Monitored daily bank balance sheets to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in internal systems.
- Managed relationships with banks, brokers, counterparties and other external parties involved in treasury operations.
- Collaborated with IT teams to design automated solutions for streamlining treasury processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all treasury transactions in accordance with established accounting standards.
- Identified discrepancies between actual balances versus those reported by banking partners or internal systems.
- Created and reviewed journals for bank account transactions.
- Analyzed bank fees and recommended cost-saving plans.
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert Bosch Mexico Sistemas Automotrices
Toluca, Mexico
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Reviewed and processed vendor invoices, payments, and credit memos.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Analyzed discrepancies between vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
- Monitored accounts payable aging reports to ensure timely payment of all invoices due.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to accounts payable functions.
- Researched any invoice or payment discrepancies in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Conducted monthly reviews of vendor statements ensuring accuracy of account balances.
- Reconciled supplier accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Purchasing, Receiving, Accounting, and IT regarding accounts payable matters.
- Provided support to external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Trained new employees on Accounts Payable processes.
- Reviewed reports each day to identify and resolve billing issues.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Education
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
Ciudad De Mexico 08-2010
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Root Cause Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Data Analysis
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Risk Mitigation
Certification
- Leading my team - ITESM
- My leadership style - ITESM
- TDP1 Communication & Collaboration - ITESM
- TDP1 Self awareness - ITESM
- TDP1 Shaping Bosch - ITESM
- The challenge of be leader - ITESM
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Risk Manager
Robert Bosch Mexico
08.2022 - Current
Risk Business Partner
Robert Bosch
07.2020 - 07.2022
Internal Control Auditor
Robert Bosch Mexico
06.2018 - 06.2020
Treasury Supervisor and Internal Controls
Roberto Bosch Mexico
05.2016 - 05.2020
Senior Treasury Analyst
Robert Bosch Mexico
05.2013 - 05.2016
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert Bosch Mexico Sistemas Automotrices
05.2010 - 05.2013
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
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