NAYIBES MERCADO SARMIENTO
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Accounting professional specializing in tax preparation and client advisory. Analytical thinker with proven skills in developing internal controls, achieving significant tax savings for clients. Expert in effective communication, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations with meticulous attention to detai
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
BANA HELP LLC
CAPE CORAL, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Identified potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and questions promptly.
- Assisted customers with any questions they had about their taxes or filing status.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with privacy laws and regulations.
- Calculated quarterly estimated tax payments for self-employed clients and small businesses.
- Analyzed financial information such as income statements and balance sheets to calculate tax liability.
- Reviewed prior year's returns for accuracy and completeness before submitting them.
- Advised clients on tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize returns.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to minimum.
- Consulted tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
- Analyzed information and assessed liabilities and deductions according to relevant tax code.
- Conducted client interviews to gather necessary documentation and information for tax preparation.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial documents to ensure accurate tax reporting.
Administrative Finance Officer
DIAMOND GULF CONSTRUCION LLC
CAPE CORAL, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before processing payments to vendors.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
- Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
- Conducted periodic internal audits of accounting data and processes to ensure accuracy.
- Ensured that all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger system according to accepted accounting standards.
- Created and enforced company-wide controls regarding revenue and expenses in concerted effort to protect organization's assets.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities such as journal entries and accruals.
- Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
- Managed the accounts payable process including vendor payments and reconciliations.
Senior External Auditor
ARGUELLES AUDITORES & ASOCIADOS
COLOMBIA , COLOMBIA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed completion of planned audits, assessed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Performed analytical reviews of financial information to identify trends or irregularities in the data.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Advised clients on best practices in terms of corporate governance and risk management policies.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Assessed internal control design effectiveness and reliability of financial reporting systems.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Appraised adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
- Prepared detailed audit reports on results obtained from fieldwork activities.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Reviewed and evaluated financial statements, identified discrepancies and reported findings to management.
- Documented audit evidence according to accepted professional standards.
- Reviewed client's documents such as contracts, invoices, purchase orders, for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed audit programs, plans and strategies for external audits.
Education
Public Accountant -
UNIVERSIDAD UTOMONA DEL CARIBE
Colombia03-1998
Skills
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Internal control development
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
BANA HELP LLC
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Finance Officer
DIAMOND GULF CONSTRUCION LLC
06.2021 - Current
Senior External Auditor
ARGUELLES AUDITORES & ASOCIADOS
01.2016 - 01.2019
Public Accountant -
UNIVERSIDAD UTOMONA DEL CARIBE
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