Simera Professional Key (SPK)

Diego E

Colombia

Financial & Accounting Advisor

10+ yrs exp

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Helisa
  • IT Analyst
  • Oracle
  • QuickBooks
  • Siigo
  • USGAAP
  • WF Analyst
  • Month-End Close
  • ● SLA and KPI Management
  • Colombia
  • Accouting
  • SAP FI
  • KPI Management
  • SAP FICA
  • SLA Management

Diego E

Colombia

Financial & Accounting Advisor

10+ yrs exp

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Helisa
  • IT Analyst
  • Oracle
  • QuickBooks
  • Siigo
  • USGAAP
  • WF Analyst
  • Month-End Close
  • ● SLA and KPI Management
  • Colombia
  • Accouting
  • SAP FI
  • KPI Management
  • SAP FICA
  • SLA Management

Financial & Accounting Advisor

Independent Accounting Consultant
March 2024 - present

Provided specialized accounting and tax advisory services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as an independent contractor. Directed monthly financial close cycles, validated cost structures, and performed deep GL account clean-ups (AP/AR). Supervised accuracy in compliance reporting and audit readiness. Spearheaded the preparation and timely delivery of national mandatory reports to regulatory bodies including Supersociedades and DIAN.

RTR Team Lead (Operations for 6 LatAm Countries)

Tata Consultancy Services
November 2022 - December 2023

Led a high-performing Record-to-Report (RTR) team servicing global corporate clients in a world-class BPO environment. Oversaw cash/bank reconciliations, depreciation, and complex multi-currency revaluations under IFRS. Achieved a 90% resolution rate for bank reconciliation open items and 50% for non-cash accounts, successfully depurating backlogs dating back up to 10 years. Drove operational excellence by turning around KPI compliance from a critical 30% to a solid 95%, sustaining overall SLA and KPI metrics above 99%. Orchestrated initiatives aimed at simplifying processes, reducing manual tasks, and driving automation.

Senior Accounting Analyst

South Pole Carbon Asset Management SAS
May 2021 - April 2022

Managed the end-to-end IFRS Group 1 implementation, transitioning local reporting to global corporate standards. Supervised weekly GL account reviews and validation of monthly costs, reducing reporting errors in month-end close packages. Coordinated audit requirements and facilitated the delivery of accurate monthly financial reports to the global headquarters. Coordinated and supervised the entire accounting cycle from start to finish. Prepared and delivered the corresponding financial reports to the global headquarters (London). Spearheaded the preparation and review of all local taxes and reports (DIAN, Supersociedades, others).

Accounting Analyst / Tax Analyst (US Market - US GAAP)

Lafarge Holcim Americas Business Services SAS
January 2019 - February 2021

Tax Analyst: Successfully executed the migration of complex tax processes from Canada to the Medellín Shared Services Center. Managed US Sales and Use tax liquidation, return filings, and tax account reconciliations. Accounting Analyst: Performed trade variance analysis, account reconciliations, non-cash settlements, and posting of monthly recurring entries under US GAAP.

Accountant (US Market - US GAAP / Temporary Contract)

Complarketing SAS
February 2018 - October 2018

Spearheaded the execution of the accounting cycle and month-end close activities, including taxes, payroll, depreciation, revaluation, and comprehensive bank and account reconciliations. Coordinated financial reporting across global areas and actively participated in local IFRS implementation.

Accounting Analyst (US Market - US GAAP / Temporary Contract)

GP Servicios Compartidos SAS
June 2016 - February 2017

Participated in the migration of the import liquidation process from Miami to Bogotá. Controlled fixed assets, verified monthly expenses, and managed the liquidation of complex import operations in a shared services structure.

Controlling Analyst

Lexmark de Colombia
January 2015 - December 2015

Senior Accountant

VFS Colombia SAS
January 2013 - December 2014

RTR Analyst

Genpact Colombia SAS
January 2012 - December 2013

Accountant Assistant & Inventory Manager

Techbionica S.A.
January 2010 - December 2011

Accounting Assistant

Acción S.A.
January 2008 - December 2010

Accounting Assistant

Baker & McKenzie
January 2006 - December 2006

Smart Scores

Communication
70
Role Fit
95
Adaptability
70
Problem-solving
90

Smart Skills

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