JORGE SANDI DÍAZ
Desamparados,San Jose
Summary
Senior Accountant with extensive experience in multinational corporations, specializing in SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, JDE, and advanced Excel. Proven track record in fixed asset management and financial analysis, enhancing reporting accuracy through process optimization. Skilled in variance analysis and forecasting, delivering quality performance in the financial industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
CITI
Belen, Heredia
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of financial data to identify trends supporting strategic decisions.
- Performed variance analysis to uncover discrepancies in financial statements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accuracy of financial reporting.
- Delivered training and mentorship to junior analysts on financial analysis techniques.
- Presented complex financial information clearly to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Completed daily financial duties with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensured data accuracy through regular audits and validation procedures.
- Maintained documentation of processes to uphold consistency and compliance standards.
Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets
Smartsheet
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Fully responsible for the creation, capitalization, disposal, transfers, and overall management of fixed assets for Costa Rica and the USA.
- Conducted monthly and annual fixed asset reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Reviewed and approved asset-related transactions, including capitalization, impairments, disposals, and transfers.
- Led the reconciliation of asset accounts, ensuring alignment with the general ledger and company policies.
- Monitored and analyzed variances related to fixed assets, and provided detailed explanations to senior management.
- Ensured all asset transactions were properly documented and aligned with corporate policies.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, and Audit) to streamline reporting, compliance, and controls processes.
- Assisted the team with additional tasks, such as the registration of travel and expenses, and other month-end closing activities.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
Finance Accountant – Fixed Assets
Pfizer
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw depreciation processes for the AFME region, and ensured accurate reporting in SAP/HFM systems.
- Led the Cycle Count Worldwide Project, ensuring timely execution and compliance with global policies.
- Prepared and submitted web forms, reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.
- Conducted budget depreciation forecasts, and analyzed balance sheet variations.
- Supported audits, market resolutions, and impairment reviews, while maintaining high standards of internal controls.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
FP&A Controlling
Lion Resources Costa Rica
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed intercompany accounts, and resolved global mismatches.
- Controlled annual cost billing, and ensured alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Prepared forecasts, budgets, and reconciliations for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and fixed assets (FA).
- Analyzed balance sheet variations, and processed manual payments.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Researched discrepancies in billing amounts or vendor payments.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost savings.
Record to Report Accountant
Cargill
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Processed journal entries related to provisions, taxes, reclassifications, and bonuses during month-end close.
- Managed fixed asset capitalization, retirements, and depreciation processes.
- Performed electronic accounting and intercompany balance confirmations.
- Generated cash flow and foreign exchange reports.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
Senior Financial Analyst
Admin Support Group
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Administered pension plans and managed sensitive employee census data.
- Forecasted and prepared budgets for internal reporting and governmental compliance in the U.S.
- Coordinated people management tasks, and supervised reporting processes.
- Created detailed technical reports highlighting findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Analyzed complex financial information to offer recommendations to management, driving decision-making.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Intel
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Processed invoices in SAP for Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, the U.S., and Canada.
- Managed U.S. and Canada tax handchecks, and ensured accurate payment processing.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Administration
Universidad Fidelitas
San JoseTechnical Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Colegio Vocacional Monsenor Sanabria
12-2013
Skills
- SAP Application Knowledge
- JDE System Knowledge
- NetSuite Proficiency
- HFM Experience
- Smartsheet
- Zoom
- Slack
- Advanced Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
CITI
01.2025 - 12.2025
Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets
Smartsheet
09.2022 - 12.2024
Finance Accountant – Fixed Assets
Pfizer
02.2020 - 09.2022
FP&A Controlling
Lion Resources Costa Rica
05.2019 - 01.2020
Record to Report Accountant
Cargill
06.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Financial Analyst
Admin Support Group
04.2015 - 04.2017
Accounts Payable Clerk
Intel
10.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Administration
Universidad Fidelitas
Technical Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Colegio Vocacional Monsenor Sanabria