Rafael Herrera
Audit And Advisory Partner
Panama And Central America
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-oriented professional with more than 25 years of experience providing auditing and consulting services to high-level management in Latin America, the United States and Europe; with excellent organization and execution skills to lead projects and teams.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit and Advisory Partner
EY
LatinAmerica
08.1998 - Current
- As partner of EY, Rafael has led external audits for several multinational clients from different industrial sectors, such as consumer, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications and technology, including supervision, planning and execution of audits and supply of other services required by customers
- Originally from EY Venezuela office and transferred to EY Central America (EYCA) in July 2018 , based in Panama to strengthen the auditing practice and serve global clients with regional presence. Previously, participated in the global exchange program at EY Los Angeles office for 18 months (2004) and at EY Madrid office for seven months (2008), mainly assisting multinational companies.
- Active member of AQR (Assurance Quality Review) reviewer program of EY Latin America
- Assistance to companies in identification, understanding and management of business risks, including advisory services provided to internal audit departments and due diligences.
- Responsible for developing and coaching audit teams of up to 50 professionals.
- Advising audit clients in different accounting issues related to financial reporting function, SOX 404, due diligences and other.
- Responsible for identifying and communicating business improvement opportunities to client personnel as part of audit output.
- Lead engaged in Accounting Compliance and Reporting Services (ACR) and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) in Venezuela until July 2018.
Audit Senior
Deloitte
Caracas, DF
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Planning and execution of audit of financial statements
- Participation in restructuring process of companies undergoing privatization.
- Participation in transaction due diligence for some acquisitions
- Analysis of financial statements as part of audit process.
- Preparation and review of financial reports based on instructions and requirements of Head Offices or other independent audit offices.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO (University
Caracas, Venezuela 09.1991 - 07.1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting - Accounting
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO (University)
Caracas, Venezuela 09.1998 - 07.2000
Skills
Extensive experience in IFRS and USGAAP
Strong experience in audits, advisory and accounting in Latin American markets
Excellent project managements skills
Solid leadership and teamwork skills
Excellent relationship and communication skills
Ongoing international training
Comprehensive experience in areas of financial reporting, evaluation of process and controls and assistance in execution of corporate projects
Additional Information
Delivered multiple local and international courses and lectures
Certification
CPA License in Venezuela
Timeline
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting - Accounting
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO (University)
09.1998 - 07.2000
Audit and Advisory Partner
EY
08.1998 - Current
Audit Senior
Deloitte
08.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO (University
09.1991 - 07.1997