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Andrea Moraga Rojas

Public Accounting - Finance - Free Trade Zone Specialist
Heredia

Summary

Motivated and experienced public accounting professional with a proven track record in general accounting, risk and controls, forecasting, free trade zone regime, and report preparation. Over 15 years of career development, honed skills and expertise in these areas. Highly analytical and organized, possesses strong problem-solving abilities and excels in project management. Skilled team player with a solid background in multinational companies, adept at working independently to handle assignments and always strives to go beyond the basics. Quick learner with excellent computer abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Accounting Supervisor

DHL Customer Support Costa Rica SA
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a high level of data integrity through rigorous attention to detail in all aspects of accounting tasks performed by the team members.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior management to enable informed decisionmaking.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency within the accounting department and recommending solutions.
  • Mentored team, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.

Fin. Adm. Manager & Asset Mgmt Risk & Control Lead

Intel Costa Rica
07.2021 - 03.2023

• Perform monthly FS analysis.

• Prepare and present FSRa materials to management.
• Planning the external, internal, and Procomer audits and aligning schedules between the groups to provide the information.
• Analyzed historical financial data to identify the deficiencies and development opportunities available to the organization.
• Maintained positive relationships with stockholders and helped customers with financial problems using a relationship-based approach.
• Build the Ethics and Controls culture, governance, and framework and provide guidance/ training on applying for a free trade zone regime.
• Supports management to ensure ethics & control areas are effectively managed.
• Holds BUs Champions accountable for completing the ethics and controls deliverables according to asset management guidance.
• Investigated and recommended risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
• Documented key risks in full to help senior organizational leaders make effective
operational decisions and strategic plans.
• Studied alternative business practices and provided expert assessments of benefits and risks to short- and long-term business success.
• Contributed to the development of risk management systems.
• Analyzed planned projects and business changes to identify and help mitigate potential risks.
• Presented recommendations on successful strategies to reduce and control risks
based on knowledgeable assessments of current operations.

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Componentes Intel de Costa Rica SRL
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Played an instrumental role in annual budgeting processes, collaborating closely with department heads to ensure alignment of resources with strategic goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with company objectives.
  • Conducted ad hoc analyses to address specific business questions and support strategic decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by presenting complex financial information in a clear, concise format during meetings and presentations.
  • Managed capital expenditure projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines for project completion.
  • Informed decision-making by providing insightful variance analysis and highlighting areas of opportunity or risk.
  • Enhanced financial strategy by conducting in-depth revenue forecasting and analysis.
  • Improved financial transparency, producing detailed monthly reports for senior management.


General Ledger Accountant - Contract

Amway Servicios de Negocios Ltda
11.2017 - 05.2018

• Managed monthly closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and amortizations.
• Completed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets, accrued payroll
and leave accounts.
• Administered payroll for 150 employees with reliability.
• Scrutinized financial statements, reports, and records to identify and correct
discrepancies.
• Prepared balance sheets, income flow projections, and financial statements.
• Planning the internal, external, and Procomer audits and aligning schedules
between the groups to provide the information
• Free zone declaration for Procomer.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
• Evaluated physical and digital financial information to identify and resolve discrepancies.

General Ledger Accountant

BATO Shared Services
02.2014 - 10.2014

• Execution and control of the accounting process for the BATO Shared Services Center.
• Includes booking entries, running controls according to company policies, reconciliation process, execution of month-end, close, and accounting cycle.
• Prepare tax declaration and free zone declaration for PROCOMER.
• Review and analysis of the budget.
Running controls, gathering information for internal and external audits, attention to auditors, tracking and correction of control points found. Ad hoc reports.
• Preparation and submission of financial statements.

Project Acct. & Fixed Asset Manager

Walmart GSS
02.2012 - 06.2013


• Manager for the Fixed Assets and Project Accounting teams of Argentina and Chile
(12 people).

• Responsible for transitioning processes for Argentina, ensuring stabilization of the processes, daily control of the activities, execution of month-end close and accounting cycle, construction of KPIs, and implementation of the controls.
• Analyzed historical financial data to identify the deficiencies and development opportunities available to the organization.
• Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts.
• Helped customers with financial problems using a relationship-based approach.
• Enforced sound procedures to maintain adequate control of and secure business
assets.
• Maintained positive relationships with stockholders.

Accounting Supervisor

Harsco Infrastructure SSC
11.2010 - 02.2012

• Supervising Accounts Payable, Cash Applications, and Non-Rental Fixed Assets for US & Canada. Responsible for transitioning all of these processes to Costa Rica and ensuring a successful implementation (Creation of SSC for Harsco Infrastructure Americas).
• Supervised accounting personnel, directing the team's daily activities.
• Oversaw maintenance of client records related to invoicing and bill payment.
• Led accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes for those areas.
• Prioritized workload and delegated team tasks based on strengths and skill levels.
• Assisted team members in resolving complex issues with critical thinking and tactful communication.
• Responded to inquiries from management about financial results and special reporting requests.
• Trained and offered professional development opportunities to team members.
• Identified employee performance problems and causes before developing solutions to resolve issues.

Sr Accounting Associate

Western Union
04.2008 - 08.2010

• Accounting reconciliation process in the US & Canada according to US GAAP and
SOX.
• Booking entries, running controls according to company policies, reconciliation process, execution of month-end close, and accounting cycle.
• Tracking of the bank accounts.
• Running controls, gathering information for internal and external audits, attention to auditors, tracking and correction of control points found. Ad hoc reports.

Education

No Degree - Public Accounting

Colegio De Contadores Privados Costa Rica
San Jose
05.2001 - 03.2015

Licenciatura - undefined

Hispanoamericana University
01.2007 - 11.2011

Skills

Financial Accounting

Software

ERP SAP, Oracle, AS400, Hyperion, Microsoft, PBI & Smart Sheet proficient

Timeline

General Accounting Supervisor

DHL Customer Support Costa Rica SA
05.2024 - Current

Fin. Adm. Manager & Asset Mgmt Risk & Control Lead

Intel Costa Rica
07.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Componentes Intel de Costa Rica SRL
11.2018 - 07.2021

General Ledger Accountant - Contract

Amway Servicios de Negocios Ltda
11.2017 - 05.2018

General Ledger Accountant

BATO Shared Services
02.2014 - 10.2014

Project Acct. & Fixed Asset Manager

Walmart GSS
02.2012 - 06.2013

Accounting Supervisor

Harsco Infrastructure SSC
11.2010 - 02.2012

Sr Accounting Associate

Western Union
04.2008 - 08.2010

Licenciatura - undefined

Hispanoamericana University
01.2007 - 11.2011

No Degree - Public Accounting

Colegio De Contadores Privados Costa Rica
05.2001 - 03.2015
Andrea Moraga RojasPublic Accounting - Finance - Free Trade Zone Specialist