Karla B.

Developed strategies and managed all processes in the PTP and Tax areas for the German entity, including the review, improvement, and coordination of various tasks.

Accomplishments: Implemented Lean and Six Sigma tools to digitize the department's administrative processes, reducing management time by 120 minutes. Researched, analyzed, and presented data for the transfer pricing audit, collaborating with the senior management tax team. Reviewed and approved VAT on a monthly and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance. Managed internal controls with zero failures. Led the implementation and follow-up of the Traxpay system, enhancing the company's working capital by 12%. Successfully completed the implementation of the SirionLab supplier contract management system, achieving 100% completion.

Responsible for the effective and efficient management and reporting of accounting accounts for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago, including all month-end closing activities related to the accounting function. Expertise in applying IFRS and US GAAP principles, with experience in monitoring in-house banking operations.

Accomplishments: Generated reports on key indicators for intercompany and fixed asset accounts. Processed acquisitions and disposals of fixed assets. Managed accounting provisions for intercompany accounts. Conducted detailed analysis of financial statements related to intercompany and fixed asset accounts. Collaborated with senior managers across the organization to reconcile and clean up accounting accounts, achieving an 85% reduction in open items over 30 days old. Developed and implemented a new process workflow that significantly improved the efficiency of the fixed asset disposal process.

Performed reconciliation of bank and cash accounts, managed month-end closing activities, including payment and invoice applications, and successfully led the implementation and migration to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring a seamless transition and enhanced system functionality. Accomplishments: Analyzed and validated bank account data with CFOs from various entities, achieving a 95% reduction in open items over 30 days old. Improved the reconciliation process for cash accounts by transitioning from manual to automated workflows using Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP solutions. Collaborated with the team to implement the automation of month-end bank reconciliations, significantly enhancing efficiency. Executed quality controls across various processes within the department to ensure accuracy and compliance.