Paola Rodriguez Espinoza
Belén,Heredia
Summary
Experienced analyst with10+ years of experience in shared services center in Costa Rica. Proficient in migrations, documentation, and process stabilization on Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and financial analysis, including Planning and Budgeting. Extensive experience in balance sheet reconciliation, P&L analysis and Reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability and results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst – Financial, Planning & Analysis
Stryker
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Support monthly FP&A activities, including planning and budgeting for G&A function.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency and to develop annual budgets, quarterly projections, and long-term financial plans
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses streams.
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
- Create/update data input tools for end users, including Smart View templates for month-end close, budget, and projection loading to BPC.
- Complete ad hoc analysis as requested by Finance leadership
Senior Accountant
Stryker
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Successful migration from USA to Costa Rica
- Responsible for assigned month end closing activities, SEC Schedules and Sox Controls.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Review journal entries and accounts reconciliation prepared by the junior analyst.
- Work closely with markets and local accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, issues, and queries in a timely manner
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Active involvement in standardization initiatives and ERPs transition processes.
SR Accounting Analyst
Cargill Business Services
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Successful migration from Uruguay to Costa Rica and from Costa Rica to Argentina and India
- Execution of GL month end close, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting
- Day to day GL operations: including journal entries, accruals, inventory valuation, purchase and sales reconciliations, stock analysis, review and reconcile the cost of sales and other associated costs like freight, dispatches, warehouse.
- Provide P&L analysis on complex cases including result by product, identify differences between accounting P&L vs commercial budget and provide explanations.
- Intercompany reconciliation and follow up on resolution
- Reviewing SG&A, COGS and financial expenses and provide explanation of variances between actual vs budget
- Prepare and present the final P&L to the business unit, attending questions from Finance and commercial team
- Key contact for other areas including AR, AP, COFS, TAX, Finance, FP&A
- Build and maintain relationships with BU partners
- Support audit activity
- Submission of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Schedules
- Active participation in improvements and global projects
- Act as SME, providing guidance and support to the members of the team
- Reviewing journal entries according with policies and reduced discrepancies in balance sheet accounts by conducting thorough reconciliations and investigating variances.
SR Accounts Receivable Analyst
Oracle
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Download back statements from banking portals
- Posted cash receipts to customer accounts to maintain current and accurate account balances for Perú, Argentina and Central America using Oracle system.
- Keeping client’s open invoices up to date, applying payments on a daily and timely basis.
- Enhanced reporting accuracy by maintaining up-to-date customer records and reconciling accounts.
- Identify and communicate discrepancies in payments received.
- Analysis and resolution of issues related to unidentified cash received
- Manage the aging of unapplied cash and resolve within a timely manner
SR Accounts Receivable Analyst
Walmart GBS
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Successful migration from Mexico to Costa Rica
- Reconciliation of accounts receivable and payments received through credit and debit cards
- Daily review of bank’s liquidation / Key contact with banks
- Collection management for untimely payments transactions
- Review and approval journal entries by the team’s members
- Act as SME for the team members and give them support and guidance on complex situations.
- Reduced payment discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and the general ledger in SAP
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
12-2024
Colegio Técnico Profesional De Heredia
01.2007
Skills
- Variance analysis
- Internal controls
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive
- Intermediate to Advanced Level of Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems:
JD Edwards
- Reconciliation tools
Oracle
SAP
BPC
Hyperion
Smartview
Blackline
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst – Financial, Planning & Analysis
Stryker
01.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Accountant
Stryker
10.2022 - 01.2024
SR Accounting Analyst
Cargill Business Services
08.2016 - 09.2022
SR Accounts Receivable Analyst
Oracle
10.2015 - 08.2016
SR Accounts Receivable Analyst
Walmart GBS
05.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
Colegio Técnico Profesional De Heredia
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