Detail-oriented administrative and accounting professional with expertise in supporting operational functions and enhancing customer service. Skilled in managing complex scheduling, coordinating travel, and facilitating team-building initiatives for senior executives. Experienced in navigating fast-paced environments and collaborating with C-Suite executives and vendors. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Concur Travel, StrataJazz, and Infor System.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Forecasting and Budgeting Coordinator
CHRISTUS Health
Irving
02.2007 - 12.2024
Setting up capital projects and budget from StrataJazz into the ERP System (Infor).
Administered SharePoint site for System Capital Committee, Finance Council, Corporate Accounting, and Capital Planning, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
Validated and reconciled corporate credit card expenditures, ensuring accuracy and compliance in expense reporting for timely approval.
Administered the corporate credit card program, overseeing the issuance, cancellation, and adjustments of credit limits to ensure compliance with company policies.
Coordinated travel arrangements for the System Vice President of Operational Analytics and Financial Reporting using Concur Travel and Expense.
Managed the coordination of departmental meetings and the comprehensive travel logistics for both domestic and international engagements.
Coordinated team-building events to strengthen communication and collaboration across the department, fostering a positive work environment.
Managed IT service requests via ServiceNow and provided administrative support coverage across the accounting unit.
Finance Coordinator
CHRISTUS Health
Irving
10.2006 - 02.2007
Managed the financial reporting and budgeting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate submission of month-end close and budget files from regional teams.
Ensured financial and statistical data integrity through uploading to consolidation systems, processing journal entries in Meditech, and completing regulatory and industry-specific healthcare surveys.
Coordinated preparation and timely distribution of comprehensive CHRISTUS Health Board materials, including capital, financial, operational, and budget reports, CAP updates, and bond compliance documentation.
Sr. Administrative Accounting Assistant
CHRISTUS Health
Irving
02.2001 - 10.2006
Supported the Corporate Controller in managing audit schedules for interim and year-end reporting, and transformed complex Excel financial data into polished PowerPoint presentations for Board review.
Assisted corporate accounting, tax manager, financial reporting manager, financial systems manager, and senior accountants with specialized projects and recurring tasks, consistently meeting all reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Prepared and distributed departmental communications, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in emails, memos, and reports.
Coordinated ordering and inventory of office supplies, maintaining a well-stocked and organized supply room to support associates.
Managed organizational resources, including charts, distribution lists, and seating arrangements; led logistical coordination for office relocation to Irving, Texas headquarters in 2012.
Directed high-volume incoming calls to relevant departments, enhancing communication efficiency.
Handled incoming phone calls, efficiently directing them to appropriate departments.
Participated in the "Employees in Action" (EPACT) committee for special events, contributing to initiatives that promote staff engagement and organizational culture for the system office.
Senior Secretary
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
05.1999 - 02.2001
Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer (SVP, CAO), ensuring efficient operations and professional correspondence.
Coordinated meetings and travel logistics for Chief Academic Officer, collaborating with Executive Assistant and Coordinator to streamline processes.
Coordinated all aspects of manuscript review, ensuring timely completion and submission through effective tracking and follow-up.
Prepared and proofread general correspondence, drafted documents for review, applied corrections, and finalized materials for distribution.
Acted as the first point of contact, greeting, screening, and directing visitors professionally and courteously.
Finance Office Assistant
Sisters of Charity Health System
Houston
12.1994 - 05.1999
Provided administrative support to the corporate c-suite legal and finance department, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
Assembled the monthly financial reports for both internal and external distribution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Updated financial data in accounting software and spreadsheets with attention to detail.
Collected and structured relevant data for monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
Contributed to month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting documentation and assisting with journal entries.
Liaised with vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve financial queries and facilitate timely transaction processing.
Supported preparation of quarterly board reports and annual leadership retreats for hospitals and system executives.
Education
Houston Community College -
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
10-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry
Professional Business School
Houston, Texas
Some College (No Degree) - Business Office Automation
Polytechnic Institute
Houston, Texas
Skills
Coordination of Financial Reports & Schedules
Managing Invoices
Financial reporting coordination
KRONOS Timekeeping
StrataJazz for setting up capital projects
Proficiency in ERP Systems (Infor, ADP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
C-Suite Executive Support
Project and time management
Excellent Project and Time Management Skills
Adobe Acrobat and Nuance
System Credit Card Administrator
Meditech
Spanish Fluency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Forecasting and Budgeting Coordinator
CHRISTUS Health
02.2007 - 12.2024
Finance Coordinator
CHRISTUS Health
10.2006 - 02.2007
Sr. Administrative Accounting Assistant
CHRISTUS Health
02.2001 - 10.2006
Senior Secretary
MD Anderson Cancer Center
05.1999 - 02.2001
Finance Office Assistant
Sisters of Charity Health System
12.1994 - 05.1999
Houston Community College -
Houston Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry
Professional Business School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Office Automation
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Economist of Budgeting and Forecasting division at Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)Economist of Budgeting and Forecasting division at Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)