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Certified Public Accountant
Open To Work

Melany Ruiz

Freelacer
Residencial Nuevo Arraijan,Panama Oeste
Melany Ruiz

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired start date:

Immediately

Desired Job Title

External AuditorAdministrative AssistantCertified Public AccountantExecutive AssistantAdministrative Coordinator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Skilled CPA with expertise in auditing, tax preparation, and client relations. Specializes in analyzing financial statements, performing account reviews, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Experience across diverse industries enhances internal controls and facilitates clear development. Dedicated to maintaining quality and accuracy while achieving team objectives.

Work History

Certified Public Accountant | Executive Assistant

1 Year 7 Months
Freelacer | 01.2025 - Current
  • Managed tax preparation processes for individuals and businesses, ensuring timely submissions.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with clients to assess financial needs and provide tailored accounting solutions.
  • Analyzed data and presented reports of financial statuses.
  • Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
  • Managed executive calendar, coordinating complex schedules and appointments efficiently.
  • Assisted in project management tasks, tracking progress and deadlines to ensure timely completion.

External Auditor

2 Years 2 Months
Ernest & Young | 10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Executed comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy in reporting.
  • Developed detailed audit plans, outlining objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for projects.
  • Reviewed and evaluated internal controls, identifying areas for strengthening risk management strategies.
  • Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
  • Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
  • Presented clear, concise audit findings reports to management, detailing observations and recommended corrective actions for identified issues.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure ongoing implementation of agreed-upon recommendations from prior audits.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate accurate audits.
  • Collaborated closely with IT departments during integrated audits, assessing technology-related risks affecting financial reporting systems.
  • Supported clients during regulatory examinations by providing required documentation and answering inquiries as needed.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Administrative Assistant

2 Years 8 Months
Rotulo Y Soldadura Ruiz | 01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval and organizational efficiency.
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely procurement and cost-effective usage.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a a daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Business Accountancy

Universidad De Panama | Panama City, Panama | 12-2022

Solid academic foundation in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and cost analysis. Skilled in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting data‑driven business decisions. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency with modern accounting systems.

  • Degree Awarded with Sigma Lambda Honor as one of the highest academic grades in my graduating class

High School Diploma

Panama School | Panama City, Panama | 12-2016

High School Diploma in Business with a Bilingual Emphasis in Computer Science.

  • Completed Coursework: Microsoft Office PowerPoint, 2014
  • Completed Coursework: Microsoft Office Word, 2015
  • Completed Coursework: Microsoft Office Excel, 2016

Skills

Tax preparation
Auditing expertise
Internal controls
Financial analysis
Client relationship management
Expense management
Payroll processing
Microsoft office
Team management
Client relations
Staff training
Inventory counting

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified of National Scientific Conference for Accounting Students, Universidad Panama - 2019.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Public Accountant | Executive Assistant

Freelacer
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

External Auditor

Ernest & Young
10.2022 - 12.2024Read More

Administrative Assistant

Rotulo Y Soldadura Ruiz
01.2020 - 09.2022Read More

Universidad De Panama

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Business Accountancy
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Panama School

High School Diploma
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Melany RuizCertified Public Accountant