LUCIA SILVA
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Accomplished Compliance Officer and Accountant with a proven track record in some companies, showcasing leadership in streamlining compliance and financial operations. Expert in GAAP and strategic planning, coupled with a knack for critical thinking and ethical decision-making. Achieved significant process improvements, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
My professional knowledge is equivalent to that of an American Bachelor of Science in Accounting obtained at a regionally accredited higher education institution in the United States, according to the Report of Evaluation of Educational Credentials of Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Home 2 By Hilton / Fairfield By Marriott
Melbourne, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Daily meeting at the start of the day with the housekeeping staff.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Conduct inventories of supplies used to provide guest services.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Preparation of monthly reports.
- Preparation and control of the monthly expense report.
- Preparation and control of the biweekly report of hours worked by the housekeeping staff.
- Monthly meeting with the directors of the different administrative areas to review the goals achieved.
Compliance Officer (UNIDAD DE ANÁLISIS FINANCIERO)
SHANGRI-LA S.A.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Ensure that the entity complies with regulations for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Coordinate policies and procedures to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Designate a legal representative to interact with the UNIDAD DE ANALISIS FINANCIERO (UAFE).
- Report suspicious transactions.
- Prepare reports with supporting documentation.
- Be present at audits, and provide the information requested.
General Accountant
ERITAUN S.A.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed financial records and transactions for a real estate company.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, maintaining accurate financial documentation.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Tax return in accordance with tax legislation.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to support strategic decision-making in the real estate sector.
- Conducted regular audits of financial documents to maintain integrity and transparency in financial reporting.
- Performed month-end closing procedures such as journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
- Maintained fixed asset registers; monitored depreciation methods used for tax purposes.
- Audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements for government entities.
- Preparation of payrolls in accordance with labor legislation.
- Presentation of projects to management.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
General Accountant
BETACONSTRUCT S.A.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed accounting operations for a construction company.
- Evaluated existing processes and identified opportunities for streamlining tasks and procedures.
- Researched technical accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Tracked progress against budget goals; provided variance analysis explanations as needed.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Documented processes and created workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy within the department.
- Tax return according to tax legislation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams from different departments to provide accurate information.
- Monitored cash flow activities; developed strategies to minimize costs associated with banking services.
- Maintained fixed asset registers; monitored depreciation methods used for tax purposes.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls are in place.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable cycles, including invoicing customers, preparing checks, entering payments into the system, reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for various departments.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends in revenue, expenses, and other key metrics.
- Coordinated audits by external auditors; prepared audit schedules and responded to auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Identified areas of cost savings through process improvement initiatives while ensuring accuracy of data reported.
- Prepared detailed analyses of revenue recognition, inventory valuation and capitalization of assets.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Deputy Budget Director
DISMEDSA CIA. LTDA.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Presented recommendations for budget adjustments to executive team members.
- Created internal controls to help protect against fraud or misappropriation of funds.
- Managed monthly budget reports by analyzing variance between actual and projected figures.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of proposed expenditures to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as needed.
- Assessed financial documents from vendors, verifying accuracy before authorizing payments.
- Advised senior staff on legal requirements related to budgeting processes.
- Drafted reports summarizing budgetary decisions and their impact on operations.
- Identified potential funding sources to cover shortfalls or additional expenses.
- Negotiated terms of vendor contracts, ensuring best value for money spent.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Education
TAX PREPARATOR - CORPORATE INCOME TAX
LABITAX
Port Saint Lucie, FL01-2024
PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER - PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER PROGRAM
BOOKKEEPER INSTITUTE
Stuart, FL11-2024
TAX PREPARATOR - BASIC INCOME TAX
LABITAX
Port Saint Lucie, FL06-2024
Specialist Technician - STRATEGIC PURCHASE MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYS
UNIVERSITY ESPIRITU SANTO – UEES
Samborondon, Ecuador02-2017
BUDGET - INTERNAL BUDGET TRAINING SCHOOL
DISMEDSA CIA. LTDA.
Guayaquil, Ecuador05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - DOMAIN OF HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE MANAGEMENT
LEADERS CORPORATION (CORPORACION LÍDERES)
Guayaquil, EcuadorSome College (No Degree) - IMPORTS
GUAYAS COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANTS
Guayaquil, EcuadorSome College (No Degree) - English Language
Classic And Sacrum Academy
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Communicating
- Organizing
- Knowing the Industry
- Bookkeeping
- Management of information systems
- Solid computer skills and mastery of digital programs and tools (QuickBooks, Microsoft, etc)
- Financial statements
- Cashflow processes
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Reporting
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Tax return filing
- Partnership accounting
- Payroll administration
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Supervisor
Home 2 By Hilton / Fairfield By Marriott
06.2022 - Current
Compliance Officer (UNIDAD DE ANÁLISIS FINANCIERO)
SHANGRI-LA S.A.
02.2020 - 10.2021
General Accountant
ERITAUN S.A.
11.2018 - 10.2021
General Accountant
BETACONSTRUCT S.A.
07.2016 - 10.2018
Deputy Budget Director
DISMEDSA CIA. LTDA.
02.2014 - 06.2016
TAX PREPARATOR - CORPORATE INCOME TAX
LABITAX
PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER - PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER PROGRAM
BOOKKEEPER INSTITUTE
TAX PREPARATOR - BASIC INCOME TAX
LABITAX
Specialist Technician - STRATEGIC PURCHASE MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYS
UNIVERSITY ESPIRITU SANTO – UEES
BUDGET - INTERNAL BUDGET TRAINING SCHOOL
DISMEDSA CIA. LTDA.
Some College (No Degree) - DOMAIN OF HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE MANAGEMENT
LEADERS CORPORATION (CORPORACION LÍDERES)
Some College (No Degree) - IMPORTS
GUAYAS COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANTS
Some College (No Degree) - English Language
Classic And Sacrum Academy
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