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Carmelo Alemán

@carmeloalemn

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Experienced accounting and finance leader driving controls and growth.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead controls and reporting, drive ERP/finance transformations, and contribute to sustainable growth in a collaborative, compliance-focused environment.

I am an accounting and finance professional with over 25 years of experience in auditing, controlling, and finance, focused on optimizing financial processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

I have led internal audit functions and finance teams across retail, FMCG, hospitality, and consulting environments, driving process improvements, ERP implementations, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Key achievements include executing ERP and Oracle upgrades, centralizing treasury functions, strengthening internal controls, and designing financial models that supported M&A and business sustainability in challenging markets.

I am proactive, analytical, and collaborative, with a track record of improving profitability, mitigating risks, and delivering continuous reporting and control frameworks that enable sustainable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Controller

W.E.I.S.S. Unternehmens Und Verwaltungs GmbH

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Managed financial and controlling shared services for a gastronomy-focused investment group, implemented internal controls and continuous reporting that optimized operations and ensured compliance.

Financial Reporting Account Reconciliation Internal Controls Controlling Continuous Reporting Financial Analysis Budgeting & Compliance

Client Service Agent

Concentrix

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Resolved marketing platform issues for Spanish and Latin American markets on the Facebook project, achieving high resolution rates and maintaining compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

Customer Support & Compliance Remote Work Client Communication CRM

General Manager

Hotel Cayena Caracas C.A.

Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 (4 months)

Led administrative and financial restructuring to improve efficiency and align performance with board objectives, implemented policies that maximized profitability and managed annual budgeting.

Financial Management Budgeting Policy Implementation Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Performance Tracking

General Manager

Báltico Consultores C.A.

Nov 2018 - Sep 2019 (10 months)

Oversaw financial, administrative, and operational processes across group companies, led ERP implementations and centralized corporate treasury to improve reporting and reduce costs.

ERP Implementation Treasury Management Financial Reporting Cost Optimization Budgeting Cash Management Change Management

Associate

ALCES & Asociados LLC

Aug 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Designed financial models to support business sustainability in challenging environments and supported M&A activities and business plan implementation across sectors.

Financial Modeling M&A Business Planning Due Diligence Financial Analysis Consulting

IT Project Director

Farmatodo C.A.

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years)

Led Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Retail upgrades, managed project budgets, vendor relationships and system integration to ensure successful ERP migration and business continuity.

E Business Suite Project Management Vendor Management System Integration Budget Management Business Continuity IT Governance

Corporate Audit Director

Farmatodo C.A.

Jan 2009 - Jul 2013 (4 years 6 months)

Led internal audit for retail operations in Venezuela and Colombia, conducted risk assessments and enhanced audit frameworks to improve operational efficiency and controls.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Retail Operations & Compliance Process Improvement Internal Controls

Sales Controller Manager

Kraft Foods Venezuela

Jun 2006 - Jun 2009 (3 years)

Managed financial oversight for sales and marketing, optimized internal controls and supported promotional activities to align commercial initiatives with financial strategy.

Sales Finance Internal Controls Risk Mitigation Sales Reporting Cross Functional Collaboration Forecasting

Internal Control Manager

Kraft Foods Venezuela

Aug 2004 - Jun 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Led Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts and strengthened financial controls, improving reporting accuracy and conducting audits to optimize processes.

SOX Compliance Internal Controls Audit Financial Reporting Process Optimization Compliance Management Risk Assessment

Corporate Audit Manager

Toyota De Venezuela

Jan 1999 - Jul 2004 (5 years 6 months)

Led comprehensive audits and developed an internal audit methodology, restructuring the audit department and enhancing financial integrity through cross-department audits.

Audit Management Internal Controls & Compliance Risk Management

Regional Cost Controller

Dowell Schlumberger

Sep 1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year 3 months)

Managed cost control for LATAM, leading cost control initiatives that improved financial performance and enhanced regional financial reporting.

Cost Control Financial Analysis LATAM Cost Optimization Budgeting performance reporting

Audit Division Manager

Ernst & Young

Feb 1990 - Jul 1997 (7 years 5 months)

Led audit engagements in commercial and industrial sectors, ensured compliance and provided strategic recommendations that improved client financial reporting and operations.

& Compliance Financial Analysis Reporting