Eduardo Bentancur

Achievements:

• Restructure & Optimization of the Finance & Accounting Department.
• Implementation of new accounting software.
• Development & follow-up the 10-year investment project.

Regular responsibilities:

• Accounting & Administration: Assure the compliance of accounting records with fiscal regulations and accounting standards, and coordinate annual external auditing of financial statements. Plan, implement and update the billing and accounting systems. Special focus on Fixed assets, Income and Receivables, Tax accounting, and Cost centre-based accounting, among others.
• Financial Reporting: Consolidate the monthly and annual financial statements and oversee the month and year-end close group's process. Elaborate the annual Budget, which comprises both forecasting and follow-up of income, OPEX and CAPEX, providing relevant explanations for fluctuations. Issue customized reports on Sales, Receivables, Payables, CAPEX, etc.
• Tax Compliance and Payroll: Monthly and annual tax (VAT, Income tax, Property tax, etc.) liquidations in coordination with fiscal advisors. Prepare annual close of Investment projects tax requirements. Payroll liquidations in coordination with external advisors.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Manage monthly cash flow (bank conciliations, receivables, payables, Capex, overheads, intercompany transactions, dividends distributions).

Achievements:

• Set up the administrative procedures & structure of a start-up company
• Implement billing and accounting software
• Build a motivated and efficient team

Regular responsibilities:

• Accounting & Administration: Develop and maintain the accounting and administration system. Ensure the compliance and effectiveness of administrative and internal control policies and procedures. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including quarterly and annual Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Accounts, revenues and expenses and other financial reports aimed at internal (General Manager, Direction, shareholders) and external (fiscal authorities, auditors, banks) users. Ensure accurate and timely reporting issuance of financial statements. Consolidate financial information and report. Settle the payroll and taxes of the companies of the group. Calculate the cost of imported and local purchases (goods and services) and establish pricing policies. Ensure the strict and timely fulfillment of staff policies and legal regulations. Ensure an adequate endowment of human resources in all company sectors, and establish hiring and ongoing training policies and human resources incentives.
• Finance & Management: Manage the budget and cash flow of the company: their planning and monitoring. Compare realized versus estimated margins and determine what factors affect the final result. Control the profitability of each business unit of the company. Assess the investment opportunities and their sources of funding. Identify real and potential risks (financial and operative) and hedge those risks. Prepare and control the supplier's payments.

Achievements:

• Set up the administrative procedures & structure.
• Implement billing and accounting software.
• Build a motivated and efficient team.

Regular responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems. Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities.
• Assure that all financial transactions are recorded not only in a timely and accurate manner but also in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare financial reports such as P&L, Budgets, and Cash flow. Issue other reports at the request of decision-makers.
• Settle payroll and tax liabilities.
• Supervise administrative processes such as billing and collecting.