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Gustavo E. Vargas Gonzalez

Santa Ana,CR

Summary

Dedicated Associate with extensive experience in Sourcing & Procurement, Accounts Payable, Customer Service collaborating with clients, promptly identifying needs and recommending products and services to accomplish clients' goals. Strong communicator focused on delivering outstanding customer care .Proven ability to go beyond expectations. Always to create mastery for the organization. Talented Associate skilled at mentoring and leading new team members on company procedures. Resourceful Accounting professional with 8 years of experience in AP, audit preparation, global procedures and reporting.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making / Conflict Resolution
  • ERP Software (SAP, ARIBA)
  • Employee Training
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Invoice Processing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adjustment Posting
  • Process Improvement
  • Account Reconciliation

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidad San Marcos
Alajuela, Costa Rica
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Colegio Claretiano
Mercedes Norte, Heredia
12.2011

Work History

Senior Projects Estimator (Remote Position)

Everlast Finishes Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for painting work.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services
  • Managed over 100 Clients per month and increased sales by 10%

Assoc. Spclst, Pay/Receivable Accounting

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Msd
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Performed Test executions and Invoice Processing Knowledge transfer to Project team about IP operations.
  • Established process standardization for Invoice processing team and Resolution Center for SAP ARIBA.
  • Created Global Procedures and Process flows develop alongside GPO organization. (Invoice Processing)
  • Hyper-care supporting lead and Key User for Global transition in ARIBA US/Canada and EMEA markets.
  • Partnering IT to support them with solutions and work around to fix problems while transacting in ARIBA.
  • Participated mapping and designing within BSC for ARIBA USA/ CA and EMEA operations. (Roles descriptions) OMT, IP,I2R and RC.
  • Planning, and ERP implementation for all AP (Globally) area within new technologies.

Lead Assoc, Pay/Receivable Accounting

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Msd
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supporting Latam regions with invoice process , as invoice key for
    different countries (Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, México)
  • Handle migrations from Guatemala and Chile to Costa Rica BSC
  • Troubleshooting in order to provide fast and efficiently invoice
    posting which will conclude with payment to suppliers.
  • Support to local market (PO creation and maintenance), handling
    difficult process, and working side by side to stabilize market
    after migrations.
  • Developing projects to improve invoice key process. To meet our
    SLA
  • Managed over 150 invoices daily with 99.9% accuracy.

P2P Analyst

Infosys BPO
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly goods to be delivered.
  • Monitor and Control 3way match and 2 way match.
  • Vendor Master Data management, creation and audit specialist at Procter and Gamble.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Projects Estimator (Remote Position)

Everlast Finishes Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2023

Assoc. Spclst, Pay/Receivable Accounting

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Msd
06.2018 - 01.2022

Lead Assoc, Pay/Receivable Accounting

Merck Sharp & Dohme, Msd
05.2017 - 06.2018

P2P Analyst

Infosys BPO
03.2016 - 03.2017

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidad San Marcos

High School Diploma -

Colegio Claretiano
Gustavo E. Vargas Gonzalez