Enrique Garcia-Lopez
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record of both office and retail success, adept at streamlining processes and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. Recognized for attention to detail and exceptional customer service, I excel in delivering accurate results and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer & LANA (IT Support)
Australian High Commission, Ottawa
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Prepared annual Opex budget and followed up on its execution to keep end of year variance under 10%.
- Processed post payables within approved delegations and ministerial policies.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations and acquittals on bank accounts, including corporate credit cards, and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Supplied financial and IT support to partner agencies within the Australian High Commission (DFAT, Defence, Home Affairs).
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting (i.e. creation of vendor and customer profiles)
- Assisted the regional IT hub in Washington DC to implement local solutions and corrections (i.e. IT Upgrades, new infrastructure).
- Prepared quarterly reports for ministerial headquarters, within pre-established deadlines.
- Prepared HST claims to submit on a monthly basis to CRA.
Baker and Display Associate
Au Pain Dore
10.2020 - 02.2021
- I looked for this job to continue working outside and be of valuable service during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers (incl. bread and pastries, soups, sandwiches, special patisseries).
- Responsible to open shop at 5:30 am and to prepare goods and display for first customers starting to arrive at 7:30 am.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Prepared weekly orders of goods and consumables.
- Capacity to adapt to work with ovens at +350 C and freezing chambers at -35 C.
- Cleaned and sanitized working space at end of shift.
Customer Service in English/French/Spanish
1-800 Flowers.com
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Created sales orders.
- Followed up on existing orders and provided "make-it-right" solutions to unsatisfied customers.
Property and Procurement Manager
Australian High Commission
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Complied with the P2P (Purchase to Payment) cycle as outlined by ministerial policy and guidelines.
- Executed budget expenditure to keep yearly variance under 10%.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
Finance Officer
New Zealand Embassy
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Executed A/P (Accounts Payable) tasks on a fortnightly basis to increase task efficiencies.
- Acquitted and reconciled +20 corporate credit cards on a monthly basis.
Education
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - Accounting
ITESM (Tec De Monterrey)
Toluca, Mexico12-1995
Skills
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen safety
- Oven operation
- Cleanliness standards
- Adaptive and creative
- Product presentation
- Opening and closing duties
- Customer service
- Food safety and sanitation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Interests
Tennis, Music, Renovation, Spirituality, Animals
Timeline
Finance Officer & LANA (IT Support)
Australian High Commission, Ottawa
03.2021 - 08.2025
Baker and Display Associate
Au Pain Dore
10.2020 - 02.2021
Customer Service in English/French/Spanish
1-800 Flowers.com
07.2019 - 08.2020
Property and Procurement Manager
Australian High Commission
02.2015 - 06.2018
Finance Officer
New Zealand Embassy
09.2012 - 03.2014
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - Accounting
ITESM (Tec De Monterrey)
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