Claudia Lee Barahona
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dynamic and goal-driven professional seeking a position within a progressive company committed to fostering growth, learning, and a supportive work environment. Eager to leverage technical expertise and personal attributes to contribute effectively to organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Point of Sale
Jean Coutu
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee the daily closing of cash registers to ensure accuracy in financial transactions.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly.
- Supervise and coordinate store employees, promoting a productive and collaborative work environment
- Conduct general cash counts to maintain accuracy and accountability in cash handling
Financial Control and SOX Compliance Manager
Novartis Colombia S.A
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led Financial Control & Compliance processes at Novartis Colombia, ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Conducted scoping, risk assessments, and audits, following COSO 2013 guidelines.
- Managed SOX audit program, collaborating with external auditors to enhance efficiency.
- Analyzed financial proposals and business plans for regulatory and reporting impacts.
- Presented audit findings and remediation activities to executive leadership and SOX Steering Committee.
- Prepared SOX certification for CEO and CFO signatures and reports for Audit Committee.
Sarbanes-Oxley Financial Leader SAP4 HANA Project
Avianca S.A
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Designed and developed internal control environment in compliance with SOX requirements for financial processes, Administrative Purchasing and logistics, Human Resources, and Customer Experience.
- Achieved secure financial system (SAP4HANA) to minimize risks.
- Identified risks in financial processes and implemented manual and automatic internal controls.
Sarbanes-Oxley Financial Leader
Avianca S.A
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Executed SOX Financial Control processes for Avianca Holding, defining process risks and controls.
- Documented, maintained, and updated control matrix.
- Supported various areas in defining and executing SOX controls.
- Conducted and coordinated internal audit processes and supported Audit Committee.
- Led implementation project of GRC Risk Governance and Compliance program at Avianca Holding.
Financial Leader AMOS project
Avianca S.A
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Led the financial area of the AMOS system implementation project.
- Designed, parameterized, implemented, and developed financial processes including purchase-to-payment of inventory, fixed assets, and services, as well as material consumption.
Costs and Budget VP of Maintenance and Engineering
Avianca S.A
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Prepared and analyzed the administrative and operating budget for the VP of Maintenance and Engineering.
- Presented explanations for variations in financial statements to the Board of Directors.
- Provided cost information for the company's profitability model.
- Calculated maintenance costs for each fleet and depreciation/provisions for major components.
- Calculated cash flows and analyzed forecasts for the VP of Maintenance and Engineering.
- Achieved recognition and appointment as project leader for systematizing financial and accounting processes in the AMOS system (logistics) due to excellent performance and experience in maintenance costs.
Education
MBA in Project Management -
EUDE Bussines School
01.2020
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting -
La Salle University
01.1998
Skills
- Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
- AMOS
- SAP4HANA
- SAP HANA
- Oracle12
- Office 365
Accomplishments
- Outstanding customer service, relationship-building, and time management skills.
- Effective communication abilities for clear collaboration and task prioritization.
- Committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative team player with strong self-motivation and initiative.
Certification
- Diploma and Certificate in IFRS,
Externado de Cundinamarca University, Colombia
- Fiscal Audit Certificate,
La Salle University, Colombia
- Advanced Excel VBA Programming,
Computer Learning Center, Colombia
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Head of Point of Sale
Jean Coutu
02.2023 - Current
Financial Control and SOX Compliance Manager
Novartis Colombia S.A
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sarbanes-Oxley Financial Leader SAP4 HANA Project
Avianca S.A
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sarbanes-Oxley Financial Leader
Avianca S.A
01.2017 - 01.2021
Financial Leader AMOS project
Avianca S.A
01.2013 - 01.2017
Costs and Budget VP of Maintenance and Engineering
Avianca S.A
01.2004 - 01.2013
MBA in Project Management -
EUDE Bussines School
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting -
La Salle University
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