Vilma Valenzuela
Summary
Seasoned senior financial analyst with a proven track record of driving financial performance. Experienced in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Skilled in identifying trends, interpreting data, and providing actionable insights to support business objectives. Strong analytical, communication with a focus on delivering results and adding value to the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Associate
International Organization For Migration
Washington, DC
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets and tracked progress against them.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, develop forecasts, and present recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinated month-end close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals.
- Monitored compliance with internal controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Created monthly reports to track budget performance and identify discrepancies.
- Ensured that all records maintained were accurate, complete, up-to-date, secure and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to relevant rules and regulations.
- Analyzed potential areas of risk and developed strategies to mitigate such risks.
Finance Assistant
International Organization For Migration
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained a record of all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored debtors' accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
- Liaised with auditors during year-end audits, providing supporting documentation when necessary.
- Created spreadsheets to track budget expenses and income.
- Processed payments received vendors in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepared regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
- Processed invoices and managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain cash flow.
Finance & Administration Analyst
Inbestgo, GT
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports, presentations and spreadsheets.
- Assisted with forecasting future cash flows based on past performance trends.
- Liaised with auditors during year-end audits, providing supporting documentation when necessary.
- Prepared invoices for customers and suppliers.
- Managed customer complaints regarding billing errors or discrepancies.
Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant
UNICEF
Guatemala, Guatemala
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with vendors, carriers, and customers to manage freight costs and transit times.
- Processed orders by selecting appropriate modes of transportations based on cost effectiveness and time constraints.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers concerning order status updates and changes in product availability and delivery dates.
- Manage the preparation and processing of procurement documents, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Oversee the submission of award requests, ensuring proper documentation and submission to the Contract Review Committee for approval.
- Administer purchase orders and contracts within SAP, ensuring accurate documentation and submission for approval in accordance with internal systems and procedures.
- Arrange travel and hotel reservations, prepare travel authorizations, process requests for visas and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA).
- Generated tracking reports on metrics such as current inventory and open bills.
- Prepared and maintained accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices.
Administrative & Financial Associate
Medical Care Development International (MCDI)
United States, MD
11.2016 - 09.2026
- Supported event planning efforts for corporate functions such as conferences, seminars, receptions.
- Executed administrative tasks assigned by higher management in a precise manner following established protocols.
- Coordinated travel arrangements including booking flights, hotels, rental cars.
- Developed and implemented procedures for tracking office inventory and ordering supplies.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and preparing agendas for executive staff.
- Tracked progress of project milestones through completion while reporting any issues encountered along the way.
- Managed the calendar of executives by arranging appointments with internal and external contacts.
- Answered customer inquiries via email or telephone in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings, conferences, and special events.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Guatemala04-2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
University of San Carlos of Guatemala
Guatemala10-2011
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Vendor coordination
- Event technology
- Invoice processing
- Data management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics management
- Contract negotiation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and Leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Finance Associate
International Organization For Migration
09.2023 - 06.2025
Finance Assistant
International Organization For Migration
01.2022 - 08.2023
Finance & Administration Analyst
Inbestgo, GT
01.2021 - 12.2025
Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant
UNICEF
03.2020 - 08.2020
Administrative & Financial Associate
Medical Care Development International (MCDI)
11.2016 - 09.2026
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
University of San Carlos of Guatemala
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