Kelly Valencia
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate accounting professional with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level administrative or accountant position. Organized and dedicated professional with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced also in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Skilled in Microsoft Office and known for exceptional attention to detail, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Advisor
Plasmar Publicidad SAS
Colombia
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
- Liaised with vendors to negotiate favorable contract terms for goods and services procurement, realizing cost savings for the organization.
- Enhanced employee engagement by organizing team-building events and training sessions, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer service levels by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally, resulting in increased client satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, proactively placing orders when necessary to avoid stock shortages disrupting daily operations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive documents and information, safeguarding company data and client privacy.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
Recruitment Analyst
Vinculos Y Enlace - Distracom SA
Colombia
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Welcomed new employees and had them sign their contract and then filed them neatly
- Collaborated with HR to develop efficient onboarding processes for new hires, reducing time spent in orientation and increasing overall productivity.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions, outlining required skills, qualifications, and responsibilities for each open position.
- Managed more than 100 monthly cases of work disabilities effectively, ensuring that all disability claims to insurance companies were processed promptly and accurately.
- Improved claim processing efficiency by streamlining workflow procedures and implementing new software tools.
- Reconciled disability-related accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions related to the human resources budget.
General Accountant
MHA Colombia SAS
Colombia
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Assisted with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Spearheaded the transition from manual accounting processes to an automated system, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in routine tasks.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Education
Diploma - International Business Management
Greystone College
Vancouver, BC01.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Corporación Universitaria De Ciencia Y Desarrollo
Colombia07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Technician
Cesde
Colombia07.2010
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Scheduling appointments
- Document Management
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Mail handling
- Critical Thinking
- Bank Reconciliation
- Invoicing and collections
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Administrative Advisor
Plasmar Publicidad SAS
07.2021 - 03.2022
Recruitment Analyst
Vinculos Y Enlace - Distracom SA
11.2019 - 07.2021
General Accountant
MHA Colombia SAS
07.2015 - 08.2019
Diploma - International Business Management
Greystone College
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Corporación Universitaria De Ciencia Y Desarrollo
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Technician
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