MARIA ISABEL COS
Weston,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with over 25 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and account reconciliation. Demonstrated expertise in implementing best practices in accounting and financial management, while effectively leading teams. Committed to introducing changes that foster continuous improvement and successfully influencing operational processes to achieve excellence. Seeking to contribute strong analytical and organizational skills to a dynamic finance and accounting team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Legal Support
Nicholas J. Ryan and Associates- State Farm
01.2025 - Current
- Provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff within the Legal Department
- Manages and maintain case files, legal records, and confidential information
- Files legal documents with courts and administrative agencies when required
- Track deadlines, legal due dates, and maintain case management systems.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and legal protocols.
- Supported attorneys in drafting, and formatting pleadings, correspondence, and reports, resulting in efficient progression of cases through the legal system.
Senior Accounting Manager
Columbus Networks- Telecommunications
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the recording of all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections and general ledger entries.
- Ensured accurate account reconciliation.
- Supervised and managed complex billing and collections processes.
- Assisted in the development of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitored actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provided variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
- Established and monitored internal control frameworks that ensured accurate financial reporting and protected consortium assets across company departments, supporting transparent use of funds and successful annual audits.
Finance Manager
Columbus Network, S.A
04.2011 - 12.2022
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Planned, followed up, fulfilled internal and external audits
- Supervised daily workings of the accounting department (banking reconciliations; accounts payable operations, including vendor relations, and disbursements; billing, collections, accounts receivables, and cash application processes; manage fixed assets and calculate depreciation schedules)
- Integrated accounting systems to financial operations
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns
- Collaborate with other departments to align financial management with organizational goals.
General Accounting Manager
Sanofi Aventis
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Manage accounting and financial records, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance, oversee budgets, and support audits
- Oversaw fulfillment of fiscal obligations
- Verification and accuracy of company controls, policies, and procedures
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Accounting Controller
Zanzibar Industries
06.2003 - 02.2007
- Revised operations and verified authenticity, accuracy and agreement with the policies and procedures established by the organization
- Controlled financial assets through accounting registries and physical checks
- Revised policies and procedures to evaluate its effectiveness
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Audit Manager
Price Waterhouse Coopers
09.1996 - 06.2003
- Analyzed financial statements and prepared briefs detailing financial position
- Assured the validity and reliability of both accounting and financial information
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ECONOMICS
INTEC University
Dominican Republic Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
INTEC University
Dominican Republic Master of Science - FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
UNAPEC University
Dominican Republic Graduate Certificate - Executive Development
BARNA Management School
Dominican Republic Skills
- Accounts Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Auditing Procedures
- Cost-Benefit Analysis and Accounting
- ERP Systems (SAP)
- Internal Controls
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Month-End and Year-End Close
- Accounting Software (Microsoft Dynamics, Cerillion, Salesforce)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Quickbooks Online- In Progress
Timeline
Administrative Legal Support
Nicholas J. Ryan and Associates- State Farm
01.2025 - Current
Senior Accounting Manager
Columbus Networks- Telecommunications
01.2023 - 06.2024
Finance Manager
Columbus Network, S.A
04.2011 - 12.2022
General Accounting Manager
Sanofi Aventis
03.2007 - 03.2011
Accounting Controller
Zanzibar Industries
06.2003 - 02.2007
Audit Manager
Price Waterhouse Coopers
09.1996 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - ECONOMICS
INTEC University
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
INTEC University
Master of Science - FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
UNAPEC University
Graduate Certificate - Executive Development
BARNA Management School
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