Carmelo Alemán González
Public Accountant
Neumagener Str.15D Berlin
Summary
A highly qualified professional with more than 25 years of experience and solid knowledge on Finance, Audit and Project Management in respected Multinational Companies from different productive Sectors. Key competences displayed during my career has been Business Acumen, Driven for Results, Operational Ability and Team Management which along the technical skills of the assigned jobs had been an enriching blend of professional experience and adaptability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Controller
W.E.I.S.S. Unternehmens Und Verwaltungs GmbH
Berlin
07.2022 - Current
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Verified internal control compliance with company policy and best practices, recommending improvements as necessary and supporting transitions to elevate processes.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Client Service Agent - Project Facebook
Concentrix
Berlin
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Handle customers via inbound calls, outbound calls, or through the internet.
- Assist customers using a call flow guide to answer questions and solve problems.
- Track, document, and retrieve information in databases
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
General Manager
Hotel Cayena Caracas, C.A. (Member of Leading Hotels of The World, LTD)
Caracas
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Quickly won a reputation as a proactive & adaptable leader with business acumen, service expertise and an eye for detail.
- Built strong relations with customers and stakeholders at all levels; inspiring trust and achieving service excellence.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and drive efficiencies trough a Cost Control reengineering process.
- Lead Critical Process Reengineering and Culture Transition.
- Monitored equipment inventories/requirements, approved vendors and managed purchases 100% to budget/deadline.
- Personally coached and mentored staff; setting targets, leading appraisals and successfully tackling underperformance.
General Manager
Baltico Consultores, C.A.
Caracas
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Controlled financial planning & accounting operations/processes.
- Recruited, trained and developed staff; championing best practices, upskilling teams and improving performance
- Successfully managed diverse teams; achieving service excellence/client satisfaction and maximizing profitability.
- Managed and centralized the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP and recruitment/payroll local ERP (Servinómina) processes 100% to remit/deadline.
- Provide guidance to management as well as internal and external stakeholders on ERP´s project status.
Associate
ALCES & ASOCIADOS LLC
Caracas
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Developed strategic business plans & advised numerous multinational clients as a partner with ALCES & ASOCIADOS LLC
- Successfully designed/implemented innovative business models; increasing sustainability in challenging environments
IT Project Director
FARMATODO, C.A., Venezuela & Colombia
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Handpicked to lead a Major IT Program Project including Oracle Financial ERP implementation (E-Business Suite), Oracle RETAIL upgrade and Main and Contingency Data Centers renewal.
- Defined IT Program scope/objectives, aligned individual assignments with strategic plans and identified/controlled risk.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
Corporate Audit Director
FARMATODO, C.A.
Caracas
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Responsible for leading the overall Direction and leadership of the Internal Audit function for the Organization (Venezuela and Colombia) and responsible for planning and conducting operational, Financial and Compliance Audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the Internal Controls and Organizational Risks.
- Provide risk management and internal control leadership and support regarding effective operating and designed controls, risk mitigation strategies and overall compliance with policies and procedures.
- Professionally and timely communicates both verbally and in writing and prepares formal presentations with executive summaries and recommendations based on audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee of the board.
Sales Controller Manager
KRAFT FOODS DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
Caracas
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Lead Financial Support to Sales and Trade Marketing Teams providing insightful reporting and analysis.
- Participate in the customer and channel strategy development process and ensure the commercial plan is executed in line with the strategy.
- Coordinate the Sales forecast (Volume, value, investment to the trade) to ensure alignment with monthly business planning and Yearly Target.
- Meet critical business and corporate deadlines such as the monthly closing, reconciliation and reporting
- Ensure data integrity and consistency (stewardship): Secure adherence to policies and trade spend control.
Internal Control Manager
KRAFT FOODS DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
Caracas
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Supporting/conducting process walkthrough to identify control gaps and improvements in pursuit of high-quality risk and control execution.
- Deliver adequate and timely reporting on Internal Control framework and control deficiencies to Regional HQ in line with requirements to ensure appropriate escalation and adequate action plans.
- Ensure consistency of Internal Control policy with Kraft Foods International policies and Compliance requirements.
- Actively participate in the deployment of new policies, procedures and business process, and system implementation ensuring that proper controls are embedded.
- Partner and coordinate with the Integrity and Compliance Regional Officer the organization and the overall Compliance Program.
Corporate Audit Manager
TOYOTA DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
Caracas
01.1999 - 07.2004
- Developed Internal Audit framework and methodology including reporting and Department scope.
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing audit reports, presenting findings to Senior Management, Legal and Executive Committee, and recommending corrective action relating to control failures.
- Manages the identification and evaluation of the Company Audit Risk areas and provides significant input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Manages the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
- Provides company management with support to assist in controlling and/or enhancing processes and functions, compliance with policies, procedures, accounting and other regulations.
Region Office Coordinator
Dowell Schlumberger de Venezuela, C.A.
Caracas
09.1997 - 12.1998
- Report out and analysis of Monthly Regional Costs generated by the Product Lines of the SLB Group across LATAM Region.
- Perform Monthly Analyses include risks and opportunities, and variances to plan and forecast.
- Monthly consolidation and reporting including monitoring the YTD spending and revision of full year estimates for each Product Line across LATAM.
- Monthly distribution to Product Lines of common operating costs (Shared Costs).
- Leader of the International Payroll System.
Audit Division Manager
Ernst & Young International
Caracas
02.1990 - 07.1997
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with audit clients.
- Direct field work, inform engagement leaders of audit engagement status and manage staff performance.
- Complete audit procedures and documentation for higher risk areas.
- Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams.
- Assists the Partners in responsibility, administration, techniques and training of the Professional Staff, guaranteeing compliance with the internal control and quality standards of the firm and compliance with the Code of Professional Ethics of the Public Accountant and rules and principles governing the work of Audit.
- Budget preparation, monthly monitoring of hours and audit fees.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Universidad Santa María
Caracas, Venezuela 10.1990 - 07.1999
Skills
Audit Planning & Execution
Internal Controls Management
Risk Management
Process Mapping
Strategic Planning
Outstanding customer/stakeholder relations at all levels
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Business Controller
W.E.I.S.S. Unternehmens Und Verwaltungs GmbH
07.2022 - Current
Client Service Agent - Project Facebook
Concentrix
09.2021 - 02.2022
General Manager
Hotel Cayena Caracas, C.A. (Member of Leading Hotels of The World, LTD)
10.2019 - 02.2020
General Manager
Baltico Consultores, C.A.
11.2018 - 09.2019
Associate
ALCES & ASOCIADOS LLC
08.2015 - 10.2018
IT Project Director
FARMATODO, C.A., Venezuela & Colombia
07.2013 - 07.2015
Corporate Audit Director
FARMATODO, C.A.
01.2009 - 07.2013
Sales Controller Manager
KRAFT FOODS DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
06.2006 - 01.2009
Internal Control Manager
KRAFT FOODS DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
08.2004 - 06.2006
Corporate Audit Manager
TOYOTA DE VENEZUELA, C.A.
01.1999 - 07.2004
Region Office Coordinator
Dowell Schlumberger de Venezuela, C.A.
09.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Universidad Santa María
10.1990 - 07.1999
Audit Division Manager
Ernst & Young International
02.1990 - 07.1997