SILVESTRE SAUCEDO CERVANTES
Public Accountant And Auditor
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced audit specialist with a strong focus on both internal and tax-related audits. Proficient in monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing financial and accounting data. Skilled in overseeing physical inventories and contributing to the preparation of annual budgets. Diligently conducts monthly performance reviews to identify and address variations.
Additionally, I actively participated in the design, construction, and implementation of critical processes as part of the project “Business Model of Administrative Transformation”. This initiative was successfully executed with support from the SAP platform across all Business Units of Grupo Modelo, SAB—a prominent player in the production and distribution of Corona beer.
In the United States, I have demonstrated expertise in inventory control and provided valuable support in the manufacturing of wooden furniture. Currently, I serve as an Supervisor in the housekeeping area at one of the Marriott hotels.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Inventory Operations Assistant & Carpentry
THE RECLAIMED WOOD SHOP
9 2017 - 7 2021
- Responsible for controlling the existence of raw materials and indirect materials in inventories.
- Provides support in the manufacturing process of wooden furniture, including mantels for fireplaces, tables, doors, and tops for kitchen islands.
- Assists in furniture painting tasks.
- Conducted regular audits of physical inventory
counts, identifying discrepancies early on for quick
resolution - Followed detailed directions from management to
complete daily paperwork and computer data entry
Assisted in the development of standard operating
procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy
across all tasks
Accounting Manager
TM FUTBOL CLUB SAPI DE CV
6 2016 - 7 2017
- Accounts Receivable Enhancement: Spearheaded the refinement of accounts receivable reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring heightened accuracy and efficiency.
- Financial Operations Oversight: Directed comprehensive accounting operations, including the execution of accounting closures, reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Financial Data Management: Administered the processing of debits, credits, and account totals utilizing advanced accounting software, ensuring data integrity across computerized spreadsheets and databases.
- Transaction Reconciliation: Diligently managed the receipt, recording, and depositing of cash, checks, and vouchers, coupled with meticulous reconciliation of banking records.
- Variance Resolution: Successfully navigated and resolved intricate and unforeseen financial discrepancies, completing monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations.
- Expense Analysis: Collaborated with management to identify and rectify exceptional expense variances, contributing to fiscal responsibility and budget adherence.
- Financial Reporting: Aided in the assembly of monthly financial statements, managerial reports, and board packages, delivering comprehensive insights into financial performance.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepared a suite of financial and regulatory reports mandated by governing laws and directives, as well as board requirements, upholding strict compliance standards.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Supervisor of Housekeeping
Wynter Industries -Houston Marriott Westchase
8 2021 - Current
- Work Quality Oversight
- Supervised housemen and room attendants, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
- Inventory Management
- Monitored and managed housekeeping supplies and materials.
- Quality Assurance
- Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas.
- Team Coordination
- Collaborated seamlessly with other departments (e.g., front desk, maintenance) to ensure smooth operations.
- Guest Satisfaction Focus
- Prioritized guest comfort and satisfaction by maintaining a pristine environment.
- Quality Assurance Support
- Ensured room attendants met required quality standards.
- Personnel Coordination
- Scheduled essential staff to meet next day’s housekeeping requirements.
- Inventory Management Expertise
- Conducted stock inventory checks for essential housekeeping materials.
- Room Assessment Skills
- Physically inspected rooms and promptly reported status to the front desk.
Chief Financial Officer
GRUPO MODELO SAB
03.1995 - 04.2015
- Managed Accounting Operations: Oversaw the complete accounting cycle, ensuring timely closings and accurate financial reporting. Maintained rigorous standards in account reconciliations, guaranteeing integrity in financial statements.
- Field Audit Expertise: Conducted comprehensive audits across a diverse client base, identifying and addressing intricate financial discrepancies and non-routine variances.
- Financial Analysis & Variance Resolution: Collaborated with management to analyze and document unexpected expense variances, implementing strategies to align with financial objectives.
- Financial Statement Preparation: Reconciled bank statements with client records and meticulously prepared financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
- Support to CFO: Aided the Chief Financial Officer in generating monthly financials, management reports, and board packages, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepared detailed financial and regulatory reports, adhering to stringent legal and board directives.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Developed monthly and annual expense forecasts, recommending actions to manage costs effectively and meet budgetary goals.
- Project Collaboration: Played a pivotal role in the “Business Model of Administrative Transformation” project, leveraging SAP platform expertise to drive organizational efficiency.
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Senior Tax Accountant & Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
09.1988 - 10.1994
- Leadership and Training: Guided and trained junior auditors in advanced auditing techniques and software, ensuring high standards of practice and knowledge transfer.
- Innovation Monitoring: Kept abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the auditing field, applying them to enhance audit strategies and practices.
- Audit Execution: Strategically planned and conducted operational audits across various business sectors, employing a risk-based audit approach to ensure thoroughness and relevance.
- Compliance Verification: Diligently verified that organizational controls were aligned with established policies through comprehensive audits of retail locations and storage facilities.
- Objective-Oriented Audits: Successfully completed regulatory, pre-implementation, and risk-based audits, contributing to the achievement of key business goals and maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
- Prepared and documented accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and franchise tax returns.
Education
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL) Classes
Adult Education Learning Center
Houston, TX 05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accountant And Audit
Autonomous University of Tamaulipas
Tampico, Tamaulipas 05.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
Activities
College of public accountants of Tamaulipas
References
Available on request
Timeline
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL) Classes
Adult Education Learning Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Chief Financial Officer
GRUPO MODELO SAB
03.1995 - 04.2015
Senior Tax Accountant & Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
09.1988 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Accountant And Audit
Autonomous University of Tamaulipas
05.1984 - 05.1988
Inventory Operations Assistant & Carpentry
THE RECLAIMED WOOD SHOP
9 2017 - 7 2021
Accounting Manager
TM FUTBOL CLUB SAPI DE CV
6 2016 - 7 2017
Supervisor of Housekeeping
Wynter Industries -Houston Marriott Westchase
8 2021 - Current
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