rosana Bracho
@rosanabracho
Dynamic accounting professional with 20 years of finance experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate and dynamic accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in the finance sector. My career is marked by a solid track record of accomplishments at the highest level, where I have honed my skills in financial analysis, preparation of financial statements, budgeting, and strategic planning. I am detail-driven and confident, with excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities, eager to drive financial efficiency and optimize decision-making processes within any organization.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed various accounting systems, including SAP ERP, Oracle, Xero, Sage, Business Central, and QuickBooks. My proficiency in Excel and experience with platforms like Reuters and Bloomberg have enabled me to create financial models and utilize Microsoft Power BI effectively. I am dedicated to teamwork, productivity, and achieving goals, focusing on high performance and proactivity. I am looking for a role where I can maximize my experience and transferable skills while taking on new challenges and responsibilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial analyst
Rose Dance Academy
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Design, produce and interpret financial reports to support the analysis and forecasting of financial performance
- Develop financial and scenario analyses models to support decision-making
- Consolidate and report accurate financial performance metrics
- Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
Financial Accountant
En Route International Ltd
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Performed monthly reconciliations of balance sheets and control accounts for each legal entity. Supported month-end and year-end closures, including generating statutory accounts and group consolidation under UK GAAP and IFRS.
Financial Accountant
Oaklands College Further Education Corporation
Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 (8 months)
Led a small finance accounting team, ensuring precise and punctual execution of transactions and processes. Supported the Director of Finance in preparing management reports and maintained cost centers and chart of accounts.
Statutory Financial Accountant
Johnson Controls International (JCI)
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)
Performed balance sheet reconciliations and provided monthly P&L variance analysis to support management decisions. Assisted with annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Financial Accountant
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CI
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Delivered timely month- and year-end management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewed and analyzed P&L accounts monthly, maintaining updated schedules for prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
Interim Management Accountant
The Old Station Nursery Limited
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (1 month)
Processed month-end journals, including revenue posting, prepayments, and accruals. Prepared first drafts of management accounts and carried out month-end and year-end reconciliations for all balance sheet and control accounts.
Senior Financial Analyst - Accountant
Pacific & Orient Properties Limited
Aug 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Monitored budget vs. actual performance and provided analysis linking financial reports to business strategies.
Credit analyst
Archover
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)
- Review and understand the Commercial paper prepared by the Regional Director
- Analyse the financial information of the Clients past financial performance (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow and others.
- Make cashflow forecasts taking into consideration future incomes and expenses.
- Provide timely and robust credit recommendation through financial and credit reports.
Accounts Payable
Bio Rad Laboratories Services UK Limited
Nov 2018 - Aug 2019 (9 months)
Processed a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely, performing supplier statement reconciliations. Updated master vendor details and ensured correct payments.
Account Analyst
Duke's Court Travel
Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 (1 month)
Supported accounting operations and financial analysis tasks. Contributed to the efficient processing of financial data.
Senior Financial Risk Analyst
Superintendencia De Las Instituciones Del Sector Bancario (S
Mar 2012 - Feb 2018 (5 years 11 months)
Analyzed financial risks within the banking sector, contributing to regulatory oversight. Developed and implemented risk assessment methodologies.
Credit risk analyst
Banco Mercantil
Dec 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 1 month)
- Evaluate and recommend credit operations, based on the financial, economical and environmental information, of the current potential customers through the individual credit requests required by the Business Management Company and Personal Banking.
- Carry out market studies to monitor the behavior of economic sectors in order to detect risks of requested credit operations.
Financial Bank Analyst
Superintendencia De Las Instituciones Del Sector Bancario (S
Jan 2008 - Mar 2012 (4 years 2 months)
Conducted financial analysis for banking institutions, assessing their stability and compliance. Prepared reports on financial health and regulatory adherence.
Senior Costs Accountant
Loreal de Venezuela, C.A
Feb 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Managed cost accounting for Latin American markets, analyzing expenditures and optimizing cost structures. Prepared detailed cost reports to support management decisions.
Purchasing Manager - Coordinator
AT&T Comunication de Venezuela
Dec 2003 - Feb 2006 (2 years 2 months)
Managed purchasing operations and coordinated procurement activities. Ensured efficient acquisition of goods and services.
Senior Auditor
Deloitte Venezuela
Nov 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 1 month)
Conducted financial audits for various clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Prepared audit reports and identified areas for financial improvement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IESA
2006 - 2008
Rafael Belloso Chacin University
Bachelor, Certified Public Accountant
1999 - 2004
Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB)
Master's Degree, International Finance
Completed a Master's Degree in International Finance. The program focused on advanced financial concepts and global market dynamics.
Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt (UAH)
Certificate of Public Accounting Degree (CPA), Public Accounting
Obtained a Certificate of Public Accounting Degree (CPA). This program provided comprehensive knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
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