Ignacio Pereira
Panama
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Accounts Manager
OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (Panama) Inc.
2018.09 - Current
- Forecasting experience, business analysis and valuation, business development, and financial modeling.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives, resulting in increased profitability of the local agency by 5%. Increased cash flow from operational activities, reducing DSO by 0.5x, and optimizing DPO by 0.75x.
- Monitoring data accuracy and interpretation of financial dashboards. Led cost-reduction initiatives both in corporate and operational business, identifying and implementing savings of $100k through process optimization and efficiency enhancements.
- Established a robust risk management framework, including identifying, and mitigating financial risks, resulting in avoided losses of $250k.
- Developed sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, including working capital 0.5x.
- Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance and drive accountability.
- Promoting offshoring processes, digitalization, and automation projects.
- Experience working with large groups, communicating clear goals and expectations, and building a strong mindset among the staff.
- Promoting new processes and policies that have an impact not only on business but also on employee engagement.
- Promote business relationships with trade associations, such as ANREH and Panama Maritime Chamber. Built strong relationships and effectively communicated financial performance and strategy.
Accounting Staff Member
Mol Panama, Inc.
2018.03 - 2018.09
- Responsible for the accounting of the Branches located in Paraguay, Spain, and Panama.
- Promptly fulfilling tax obligations of the company and preparing reports for taxes; managing and recording all accounting information of the assigned branches.
- Calculating the monthly payroll and employee benefits provisions; preparing and analyzing financial statements of the organization; analyzing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and establishing reserves for accounts that may be considered uncollectible.
- Conducted periodic audits of internal accounts to ensure accuracy of records.
Accountant
Transpanama Services Corp.
2014.05 - 2017.02
- Peachtree accounting software is used for handling and recording accounting information, allowing for the development of the tax area and implementation of inventory controls and costs.
- Prepared the financial statements of the group, which has allowed us to gain access to credits to continue expanding our operations.
- Developed a digital file, which has helped reduce the cost of stationery and bring organization to the department in general.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
Accounting Clerk
Chirinos Castellano & Asociados.
2011.05 - 2013.05
- Prepare, coding, and transcribing the journal vouchers in the Saint accounting system.
- Develop sales and purchase books; Perform bank reconciliations; Analyzing accounts receivable and accounts payable of the assigned companies.
- Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
- Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
Education
Diploma - International Maritime Law And Management
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE)
Venezuela2020-01
MBA - Business Administration And Finance
Universidad Interamenicana De Panama
Panama2018-01
Ph.D. - Top Management
Universidad Interamericana
Panama2018-01
MBA - Business Administration And HR Administration
Universidad Interamericana
Panama2017-01
Diploma - Accounting and Business Management
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE)
Venezuela2015-01
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Management
- Performance Analysis
- Strategic Planning
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- ANREH Active Associate Panama Human Resources Professional Committee.
- Active member Camera Maritime de Panama.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance & Accounts Manager
OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS (Panama) Inc.
2018.09 - Current
Accounting Staff Member
Mol Panama, Inc.
2018.03 - 2018.09
Accountant
Transpanama Services Corp.
2014.05 - 2017.02
Accounting Clerk
Chirinos Castellano & Asociados.
2011.05 - 2013.05
Diploma - International Maritime Law And Management
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE)
MBA - Business Administration And Finance
Universidad Interamenicana De Panama
Ph.D. - Top Management
Universidad Interamericana
MBA - Business Administration And HR Administration
Universidad Interamericana
Diploma - Accounting and Business Management
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE)
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