Blackline
Evelyn Ramirez
Internal Control Specialist
San Rafael
Summary
Experienced accounting and internal controls professional with a decade of experience in multinational organizations. Expertise in Internal Control, ICFR, risk management, ESG initiatives, and compliance frameworks. Proficient in fostering cross-functional collaboration, engaging diverse stakeholders, and delivering clear, impactful communication. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting and a proven track record of driving excellence in controls and continuous process improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Internal Control Specialist
Baxter International Inc
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Support the control self-assessment and attestation program (1LOD) and conduct controls testing procedures (2LOD) for financial key controls across global operations, ensuring compliance with ICFR, SOX and COSO principles.
- Develop and present reports on test findings, providing actionable recommendations and overseeing remediation plans to ensure compliance with ICFR, while collaborating closely with 1LOD and subject matter experts.
- Identify control gaps, analyze root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve processes.
- Support ESG audit processes by verifying data accuracy and completeness in compliance with sustainability reporting standards.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, resolve open items, assess balance sheet support, identified risks, and promote quality of reconciliation awareness throughout formal training.
- Partner with several departments to plan and coordinate internal and external audits to facilitate requirements and remediation efforts.
- Provide internal control advisory in Data Analytics tools implementations, including manual testing when required.
- Monitor ethics and compliance activities quarterly using the Compliance Dashboard tool and implement forensic procedures based on identified risks.
- Supervise and mitigated Segregation of Duty (SOD) conflicts by implementing appropriate controls.
Compliance Senior Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed risk-based reviews and audits across core finance processes, including Record to Report (RTR), Close to Consolidate (CTC), and Order to Cash (OTC), effectively identifying control gaps and delivering comprehensive reports to management.
- Conducted quality reviews of Blackline reconciliations, ensuring adherence to internal standards and providing targeted recommendations to improve accuracy and enhance process efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Western Union
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Reviewing and approving journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and performing account reconciliations.
- Analyzing financial data monthly to identify trends, variations, discrepancies, and opportunities in the financial statements.
- Collaborating with auditors and assisting with financial audits and tax preparations for LATAM.
- Recording and reconciling intercompany sales, loans, or services between subsidiaries.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Public Accounting
Universidad Fidélitas
05.2001 -
Bachelor´s Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad Fidélitas
05.2001 -
Skills
ICFR, COSO & ESG Expertise
Risk Management, Audit and Assurance
Integrated Reporting
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Cross-Functional (LOD) Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Influence and Leadership
Software
JD Edwards
Workiva
Oracle, HFM
Certification
CSRD Fundamentals (ESG)
Accomplishments
Reduced reconciliation completion inefficiencies by 25% through automation of the reporting in 2024, showcasing leadership in process simplification.
Earned two promotions from Accounting Associate to Accountant Senior Analyst within five years at Wester Union, recognizing exceptional contributions to accounting process optimization initiatives.
Timeline
CSRD Fundamentals (ESG)
07-2025
Internal Control Specialist
Baxter International Inc
07.2022 - 09.2025
Compliance Senior Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2020 - 06.2022
Excel Advanced
12-2019
Senior Accountant
Western Union
04.2015 - 05.2022
Post-Degree Certificate - Public Accounting
Universidad Fidélitas
05.2001 -
Bachelor´s Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad Fidélitas
05.2001 -
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