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Monika Pantoja

Colonia,NJ

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with CPA credentials and over 10 years of progressive experience in financial operations, internal controls, and strategic business partnering. Proven track record in ensuring financial governance in complex, global environments and driving process improvements. Expertise in P&L management, SOX compliance, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Internal Controls DTC NA

Sanofi US
Morristown, NJ
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead and mentor a team of 3 direct reports as the Head of IC NA Business Operations and then 1 direct report as Head of IC DTC NA, fostering professional growth and driving high performance
  • Manage IC campaigns for Self-Assessment, SOX testing and QTR testing within Demand to Cash Area
  • Serve as key finance business partner to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations for decision-making.
  • Oversee the implementation and management of internal control frameworks for the North America Key market within the DTC E2E process, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
  • Manage interactions with external auditors and coordinate follow-ups with business stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and maintaining strong governance.
  • For all controls, analyze findings including Root Cause Analysis, discuss major points with ICBP & IC BI Global Lead, align with local external auditors on conclusions & reliance and identify compensating controls.
  • Spearhead the deployment of IC&P Core Model within North America, enhancing alignment and efficiency in E2E processes across multiple business units
  • Lead root cause analysis for control deficiencies, collaborating with global teams to implement effective remediation strategies and identify compensating controls.
  • Utilize advanced data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Scorecards, ) to enhance reporting capabilities and provide actionable insights to leadership
  • Successfully assisted in Global Dupixent Franchise Resp & GI – FBP Gig by creating and analyzing valuable reports by indication for Global Business Leaders

Compliance Manager - Ethics and Business Integrity

Sanofi US
Bridgewater, NJ
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Monitored expense reports for field rides, speaker programs, HCPs consultant arrangements
  • Managed records-based monitoring activities in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Program and Guidelines.
  • Supervised and provide guidance to contractors in conducting monitoring activities.
  • Reviewed monitoring results and summarize them in an effective manner for senior management.
  • Continued to work with compliance point of contacts (CPOC) to obtain management action plans for remediation.
  • Assisted with the overall management of the Field Force Monitoring Program.

Accounting Specialist- Marco Inventory Reporting

Sanofi US
Bridgewater, NJ
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed monthly and quarterly Marco reporting of Trade & Interco Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory Provisions and other Inventory movements.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliations of several inventory related accounts.
  • Lead implementation of Inventory Rebalancing project in preparation for Shift.
  • Handled and monitored changes to Standard Costing of GMIDs and reported the Financial Data in Marco.
  • Assisted Global Marco Team with resolving any inventory stock equation variances.
  • Interacted with supply chain and controllers regarding inventory related matters to make sure monthly and quarterly reporting was completed accurately and timely.
  • Prepared and presented quarterly financial results of Pharma US inventory accounts to upper management and external auditors.
  • Interacted and assisted Internal Control team with testing Inventory related areas.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly governmental reports.

Accounting Specialist- Intercompany Reporting

Sanofi US
Bridgewater, NJ
11.2013 - 05.2017
  • Assisted in the complete process of preparing, reviewing, and reporting of Intercompany transactions and balances.
  • Prepared accounts reconciliations and investigated ICS variances.
  • Recorded IC billings, invoices, journal entries, incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Provided support during new legal entities integration to ensure transparent cutover with data accuracy.
  • Partnered with IS and FST team to build tools enhancing Intercompany efficiency.
  • Created and maintained Master data in SAP as it relates to Intercompany accounting & reporting.
  • Cross-trained team members and provided further guidance on accounting & reporting subjects to other business partners.
  • Handled ICO royalty accounting and assisted tax group with ICO P&L Forecasting.

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG LLP
Short Hills, NJ
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Conducted integrated audits for large public financial institution.
  • Performed SOX 404 control and substantive testing over Mortgages, Credit Derivatives, Corporate Loans and Allowance, and Derivative Operations.
  • Actively learned the business of the client including client's internal control and accounting systems.
  • Performed reviews of 10Q and 10K Reports.
  • Developed accounting knowledge on assets and liabilities valuation methods, recent pronouncements for accounting treatment and disclosure requirements for financial statement.
  • Took initiative to lead an engagement team as an acting senior.
  • Regularly coached associates and interns on accounting and auditing subjects.
  • Interacted with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.
  • Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners.

Jr. Staff Accountant

Humanscale Corporation
Piscataway, NJ
09.2007 - 01.2012
  • Calculated and analyzed monthly compensation bonuses for sales representatives and outside dealers.
  • Audited and reconciled General Ledger accounts, prepared journal entries.
  • Processed USD and FX wire transfers confirmed ACH batches.
  • Managed all banking aspects such as: bank statements reconciliation, treasury reports, positive-pay exceptions, opening/closing bank accounts.
  • Verified invoices for quantity, unit price, and discounts - matching to receiving documents.
  • Assigned appropriate accounts from General Ledger to invoices.
  • Ensured effective vendor relations and problem resolution regarding accounts payable and vendor profile issues.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Kean University
Union, NJ

Master of Science - Commodities

University of Economics
Cracow, Poland

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Economics
Cracow, Poland

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Team leadership and development
  • Process improvement and innovation
  • SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk mitigation and compliance

Certification

Licensed Certified Public Accountant, NJ, 05/01/13

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Head of Internal Controls DTC NA

Sanofi US
03.2022 - Current

Compliance Manager - Ethics and Business Integrity

Sanofi US
06.2019 - 03.2022

Accounting Specialist- Marco Inventory Reporting

Sanofi US
05.2017 - 06.2019

Accounting Specialist- Intercompany Reporting

Sanofi US
11.2013 - 05.2017

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG LLP
01.2012 - 10.2013

Jr. Staff Accountant

Humanscale Corporation
09.2007 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Accounting

Kean University

Master of Science - Commodities

University of Economics

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Economics

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