Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Timeline

Roberto Catalán Quesada

Paraíso, Paraíso
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller

Summary

Personable and analytical, with solid foundation in regulatory compliance and risk management. Knowledgeable about legal frameworks and adept in data analysis and report generation. Committed to ensuring organizational adherence to regulations and mitigating risk.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Analyst for Special Regimes

Promotora De Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER)
03.2024 - Current
  • Annual Operational Reports Auditor
  • Monitored adherence to industry regulations, ensuring timely reporting of any discrepancies or violations.
  • Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.

Financial Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
  • Developed customized audit programs tailored to specific client needs for more effective auditing procedures.
  • Analyzed risk and evaluated internal and management controls.
  • Reviewed financial materials and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies or instances of misuse.

Financial Manager

Camara De Exportadores De Costa Rica (CADEXCO)
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Created strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending.

Accounting Assistant

SABER S.A
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.

Bid Assistant

Almacenes Unidos, S.A
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated schedules and approvals for senior management actions in support of bid opportunities.
  • Boosted proposal quality, providing constructive feedback during internal peer reviews of draft submissions.
  • Assisted in the negotiation process with clients, contributing to successful contract awards.

Administrative Assistant

Hotel Aranjuez, S.A
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical Engineering

Universidad Fidelitas, San Jose, Costa Rica
12-2025

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Universidad Fidelitas, San Jose, Costa Rica
03.2018

Skills

  • Audit planning
  • Data analytics
  • Cash flow management
  • Clear communication
  • General accounting
  • Operating budgets
  • Accounting processes

Languages

Español
Inglés

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Compliance Analyst for Special Regimes - Promotora De Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER)
03.2024 - Current
Financial Auditor - PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2022 - 03.2024
Financial Manager - Camara De Exportadores De Costa Rica (CADEXCO)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Accounting Assistant - SABER S.A
02.2020 - 12.2020
Bid Assistant - Almacenes Unidos, S.A
01.2019 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant - Hotel Aranjuez, S.A
02.2018 - 12.2018
Universidad Fidelitas - Bachelor's Degree, Electromechanical Engineering
Universidad Fidelitas - Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Roberto Catalán Quesada