Laura Mengual

Provided financial reporting, KPI tracking and forecasting for international offices (New York, Shanghai, Beijing), implemented automation measures and ensured alignment with in-house methods and international standards.

Managed end-to-end finance operations (A/R, A/P, G/L), implemented internal controls, prepared monthly financial statements and led budgeting and forecasting to support CEO decision-making.

Ensured compliance with US GAAP and Spanish GAAP across international entities, prepared financial information for strategic decisions and managed budgeting and forecasting for group companies.

Managed UK purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliations, supported balance sheet preparation and budgeting to ensure timely performance and variance analysis.

Prepared management accounts, led month-end close, performed cash flow forecasting and financial analysis, managed VAT and tax filings and supervised administrative staff.

Managed financial operations of petrol station network including management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and performance variance analysis while supervising staff.

Oversaw general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, annual accounts and tax processing, conducted financial analysis and prepared management reports while supervising administrative tasks.

Planned and executed audit procedures under senior supervision, reviewed financial statements and accounts to ensure GAAP compliance and assisted with annual accounts preparation.

Completed a five-year Degree in Business Management and Administration emphasizing accounting, finance and management principles.

Part-qualified chartered accountant through CIMA focusing on management accounting competencies and professional accounting standards.

Completed the Chartered Controller Analyst certification covering controller functions, financial analysis and reporting practices.