Samantha Calderón
Panama City,8
Summary
Contadora con especialización en Banca y Finanzas con más de 10 años de experiencia trabajando en reportaría regulatoria en la implementación y seguimiento para la mejora continua los reportes a Superintendencia de Banco de Panamá, así como otros entre reguladores, análisis de cifras del balance del banco como proyectos especiales.Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Gerente Contabilidad
Itaú Panamá
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Established solid relationships with external partners including banks, auditors, vendors, and clients to support business objectives.
- Supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of accounting and finance operations.
- Evaluated existing accounting systems, identifying areas of improvement for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Spearheaded successful financial audits by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Maintained policy, procedure and regulatory compliance business-wide.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
Sub-Gerente Finanzas
Citibank, NA
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Dentro de esta empresa comencé como personal en entrenamiento en gerencia donde la empresa me expatria para conocer los procesos y adecuaciones de ellos dentro del mercado panameño
- Bajo mi responsabilidad principal es el control del presupuesto y consolidación de informes de todas las áreas cumplimiento de las políticas de la empresa.
Oficial De Contabilidad Y Átomos
BCT BANK
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Verifiqué el cumplimiento de las políticas financieras y los procedimientos contables contra las regulaciones locales e internacionales.
Oficial De Finanzas
Citiban
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Verifiqué el cumplimiento de las políticas financieras y los procedimientos contables contra las regulaciones locales e internacionales.
Jefa Financiera y cartera
Emi Panamá
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Analista financiera
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Dentro de la institución mis principales responsabilidades se encontraba análisis de cartera y Aplicación de Acuerdos Bancarios y Ley No.9., elaboración Informes de los bancos para inspecciones regulatorias como las especiales, de riesgo e informes de inspección, monitoreo de Liquidez Bancaria, Adecuación de Capital, Supervisión Basada en Riesgos Financieros
Asistente de contabilidad
Sportiline America
01.2000 - 11.2005
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Education
Diplomado - Diplomado Impuestos
UNESPA
Panama City, Panama06.2022
Diplomado - Diplomado NIIF
Unespa
Panama City, Panama12.2011
Maestría en Administración de Empresas, Con Especialización en Gerencia Estratégica -
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Panama City, 801.2004
Post-grado en Alta Gerencia -
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Panama City, 801.2003
Licenciatura en Contabilidad -
Universidad De Panamá
Panama City, 801.2000
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Task Delegation
- Compliance understanding
- Policy Enforcement
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Budgeting and finance
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Inglés
Upper intermediate
B2
Español
Proficient
C2
References
- Lic. Hector Pachón, Gerente Contabilidad de Itaú Colombia, +57 315-3498013
- Lic. Lilian Sierra, Gerente General (Emi en Venezuela), +55 5199727-6616
- Lic. Dianeth Rengifo, Jefa Contabilidad de Sportline America, 66719330
- Lic. Yasmina Zambrano, Jefa RRHH, 6641-0557
Timeline
Gerente Contabilidad
Itaú Panamá
10.2020 - 10.2023
Sub-Gerente Finanzas
Citibank, NA
01.2013 - 10.2020
Oficial De Contabilidad Y Átomos
BCT BANK
02.2012 - 01.2013
Oficial De Finanzas
Citiban
04.2011 - 02.2012
Jefa Financiera y cartera
Emi Panamá
10.2007 - 04.2011
Analista financiera
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá
11.2005 - 10.2007
Asistente de contabilidad
Sportiline America
01.2000 - 11.2005
Diplomado - Diplomado Impuestos
UNESPA
Diplomado - Diplomado NIIF
Unespa
Maestría en Administración de Empresas, Con Especialización en Gerencia Estratégica -
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Post-grado en Alta Gerencia -
Universidad Interamericana De Panamá
Licenciatura en Contabilidad -
Universidad De Panamá
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