Sergio Iglesias
Panama City
Summary
A certified public accountant who does financial reporting, payroll accounting, tax computations, internal and external auditing and budget forecasting.
As part of high-level team, is a challenging position in administration, finance, audit and accounting, in which professional experience and academic degree can be useful to meet business goals of the organization.
Forward-thinking team leader, the employees get to their maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking, focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
LIEBHERR PANAMA
05.2017 - Current
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Monthly review of functional areas in accounting.
- Preparation and analysis of annual budgeting.
- Cash Flow Projections and Financial Statement review.
- Preparation of Management Discussion Analysis from financial statements.
- Monthly review of Trial Balance to certify no errors in reports.
- Review and approval of Payroll /Payment.
- Contact person and development of External Auditing
- Managed 15/20 team members
Financial Controller for Panama & Caribbean
CALATEL PANAMA (Grupo Ezentis)
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Responsible in reviewing and analyzing accounting and financial information in the region (Panama, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti).
- Consolidated Financial Statement.
- Cash Flow Management.
- In charge of Human Resource and administration in the region.
- Review of Fiscal regulation with local accountant and external auditor.
- Execute of Budget
Senior Financial Manager
VENETO HOTEL & CASINO (Silver Entertainment Company
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Responsible of reviewing Veneto Hotel & Casino (Panamá) and Holiday Beach (Curacao)
- Financial Statements.
- Monthly Reports to executive Director.
- Budget process.
- Colombia: Due Diligence process to acquired 7 casinos in different cities in Colombia.
- Responsible to review cash flows from operations in order to prepared treasury reports for management.
- Communication with Banks and external Auditors.
- Weekly meeting with accounts payable accountant to execute payments.
- Assistance to review Financial Statements.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Managed financial planning process, resulting in more accurate forecasting and informed decision making.
Senior Corporate Manager for Internal Reporting
THUNDERBIRD RESORTS, INC.
01.2005 - 02.2011
- Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative corporate strategies.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion, resulting in improved company performance.
- Responsible of Consolidated Financial Statements according to IFRS.
- Prepared Financial Reporting based to IAS34.
- Coordinate Audit process across countries (Asia, South and Central America).
- Group leader in Corporate Finance Department.
- Monthly revision of Financial Statement for Central America and Asia.
- Review of Management Discussion and Analysis Report for each country.
- Review that all reports comply with corporate requirement.
- Involved in budget processing for corporate entities
- Preparation of financial projections among other duties of the position.
Education
Course - Leading Effective Meetings
UDEMY
Panama City, Panama09.2023
Course - Think Like A Leader
UDEMY
Panama City, Panama08.2023
Workshop - Payroll For Managers
Quality Leadership University
Panama City, Panama08.2023
Course - Tax Implication Updates
KPMG
Panama City, Panama02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting CPA And Finance
UNIVERSIDAD SANTA MARIA LA ANTIGUA
Panama City, Panama09.2005
Skills
- Financial Modeling and Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Prepare of Financial Statements
- Communication
- Budget and Business Forecasting
- Time Management
- Reporting Integrity
- Data Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft office 365, Teams sharepoint, Great Plains, ERP BAAN IV, Cartesis SAP reporting, JD Edwards, IFRS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Timeline
Financial Manager
LIEBHERR PANAMA
05.2017 - Current
Financial Controller for Panama & Caribbean
CALATEL PANAMA (Grupo Ezentis)
01.2016 - 04.2017
Senior Financial Manager
VENETO HOTEL & CASINO (Silver Entertainment Company
02.2011 - 01.2016
Senior Corporate Manager for Internal Reporting
THUNDERBIRD RESORTS, INC.
01.2005 - 02.2011
Course - Leading Effective Meetings
UDEMY
Course - Think Like A Leader
UDEMY
Workshop - Payroll For Managers
Quality Leadership University
Course - Tax Implication Updates
KPMG
Bachelor of Science - Accounting CPA And Finance
UNIVERSIDAD SANTA MARIA LA ANTIGUA
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