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Jhamel Stephens

Licenciatura En Contabilidad
Heredia

Summary

Finance and accounting professional with 10+ years of experience, specializing

in Accounts Receivable (AR), Record to Report (R2R), financial reporting, and Master Data. Proven ability to conduct testing and validation of financial



Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Master Data Analyst

British Tobacco America

Conducted updates to the SAP operating system.

Creation and modification of vendor and Customers.

Creation of assets, accounts,

Creation of PEPS elements.

Technical closures and release in the system.

Creation of accounts, Creations of Checks in the system etc

Compliance Manager

BCD Travel
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
  • Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
  • Managed investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations, ensuring swift resolution and corrective actions when necessary.
  • Streamlined compliance processes by implementing efficient monitoring systems and tools.
  • Financial Tov Report
  • Led the implementation of Speak Core, adapting it to specific data management requirements with only general training.
  • Worked closely with the IT team to design a specialized report under the Smart Meeting system (named “Logistic Meetings”) that consolidated the necessary information into a single report, replacing the need to download multiple files.

AR Analyst

Baxter
09.2020 - 01.2021

temporary Job

  • Standardized AR reporting formats across business units for better comparability of results .
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all documentation related to AR transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • ·Prepare reports in a monthly or quarterly basis for customers and provide deep analysis and critical judgment about any High Level resolution concern received.
  • Perform month end close activities, such as: Bank Fees, Interests, Price Variances and late payment analysis.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Prepare the booking of investments and funding’s.



Project Accountant

BCD Travel
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • I took Responsibilities of AR reconciliations of Hotel Accounts.
  • Daily Upload and calculated budgets to Cvent systems.
  • Analysis, calculation, and sending of commissions according to contracted amounts.
  • Validated the contract clauses information .
  • I interact with planning managers to ensure accurate budget-based and calculated information.
  • · I ensured consistent credit limits for F&B Apply correctly.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.

GL Accountant

Getinge Group
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Provided journal entries
  • Adjustment of accounting entries.
  • I was involve in the process of migrating the sap system to Costa Rica, which replaced the JD-edwards system.

Royalty Analyst

Thompson Reuters
09.2015 - 12.2016


  • Conducted periodic reviews of existing contracts to identify opportunities for renegotiation or renewal based on market changes or performance metrics.
  • Cross-checking Accounting Entries between clients.
  • Calculation and recording of monthly provisions for accounts aged over 120 days.
  • Responsible of checking sales and income taxes.
  • Preparation and sending of weekly statements of account.
  • Daily communication with clients with overdue or upcoming invoices.
  • Responsible for validation and approval of order releases to clients.
  • Continuous process improvement through the implementation of new control techniques.
  • Migration of the Payment Application process from Venezuela.



Master Data Analyst

British Tobacco America
09.2012 - 10.2013

• I Conducted updates to the SAP operating system.

•I led the creation Creation and modification of vendor and Customers.

•I had to do of Creation of assets, accounts, Creation of PEPS elements.

• Responsible of check and fixTechnical closures and release in the system.

• Creation of accounts, Creations of Checks in the system etc.


Accounts Receivable Clerk

British Tobacco America
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger VS account payable to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Journal entries/Monthly bank reconciliation
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Consistently exceeded supervisor expectations by successfully collecting accounts flagged as uncollectible, reducing balances from over 365 days to 90 days through an action plan.

Audit Assistant

R Ching Y Asociados
01.2006 - 07.2009
  • Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing clear explanations of audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
  • Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements by conducting comprehensive account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
  • Reduced errors in financial audits, applying keen eye for detail during review of complex financial documents.

Education

Licenciatura En Contabilidad - Contaduria Publica

Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo
05.2001 -

Skills

Advanced Excel

Software

SAP

REINMEX

ORACLE

Jd edwards

Cvent

Smart Meeting

Speak Core

Time sheets

Success Factor

Timeline

Compliance Manager

BCD Travel
02.2021 - Current

AR Analyst

Baxter
09.2020 - 01.2021

Project Accountant

BCD Travel
01.2019 - 09.2020

GL Accountant

Getinge Group
01.2017 - 12.2018

Royalty Analyst

Thompson Reuters
09.2015 - 12.2016

Master Data Analyst

British Tobacco America
09.2012 - 10.2013

Accounts Receivable Clerk

British Tobacco America
08.2009 - 09.2012

Audit Assistant

R Ching Y Asociados
01.2006 - 07.2009

Licenciatura En Contabilidad - Contaduria Publica

Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo
05.2001 -

Master Data Analyst

British Tobacco America
Jhamel StephensLicenciatura En Contabilidad