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Here is the polished third-person bio: Sofía Vela is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and leadership. A native Spanish speaker with full professional proficiency in English, she has honed her skills in various industries, including finance, marketing, and operations. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Galileo and a strong educational foundation in business administration and management, Sofía has developed a unique blend of technical and soft skills. Her experience spans over a decade, with notable positions at Genpact, PepsiCo, Conduent, Mayan Holding Beverages, Nestlé, and Plan International. Sofía is proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word, and holds certifications in diplomatic skills, event management, and culinary arts.

Credentials

  • Diplomado de habilidades administrativas para secretarias y asistentes administrativas.
    Panamerican Consulting Group
  • Diplomado de Montaje de Eventos.
    IFES Guatemala
  • Técnico en Cocina y Repostería
    MINEDUC - Ministerio de Educación - Guatemala

Experience

    • FP&A Latam Service Delivery Lead
      • Mar 2024 - Present

    • Marketing Finance LATAM Senior Lead
      • Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

  • PepsiCo
    • Guatemala, Guatemala
    • Accounting Operations Sr Supervisor
      • Mar 2022 - Sep 2023
      • Guatemala, Guatemala

  • Conduent
    • Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
    • Financial Analyst
      • Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala

    • Budget Specialist
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2020
      • Guatemala

      Administration and follow-up of the OPEX budget execution for the Coca Cola Femsa bottlers in Guatemala. Annual P&L budget construction and quarterly updates. Monthly forecast for the closing period estimates, presentation of scenarios and preparation of pre-feasibility for launching new SKUs or Packs. Prepare the closing period and annual budget Corporate Presentations. EVA and ROIC analysis. Position achievements:- 5% reduction in annual spending on the official budget.- Implementation of template for collaboration of estimated monthly closing expenses.- Automation of expense reporting at the end of the month and its variations.- Implementation of project module in SAP.

    • CAPEX & DME Specialist
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      • Guatemala

      Responsible for the administration and control of the Marketing budget, as well as the monitoring and control of the CAPEX budget for Guatemala operation.Position achievements:- Implementation of a template to control budget reduction and increase in Marketing projects.- In 6 months I was promoted to the position of performance budgeting specialist.

    • Financial Accounting Specialist
      • May 2015 - Jan 2018

      Related Companies account payable and receivables administration. General warehouse inventory control. Support of the accounting area and financial controls. Support in internal and external audits.Position achievements: - Account Receivable and Payable of affiliates with items less than 90 days.- Obsolete goods inventory control implementation. - Reduction of annual insurance policy premiums, due to negotiations with the insurance broker.- "Henry Nestlé" awards for operational excellence two years in a row.

    • Account Payable Analyst
      • Jul 2010 - Apr 2015

      Account payable responsible for Nestlé Guatemala suppliers, ensuring timely payment to both local and foreign suppliers. Also control of employee benefits and travel reimbursements.Position achievements:- Accounts payable module super user.- Automatic payment proposals with payment directly in the bank.- Vehicle loan control for employees and integration implementation.- Suppliers bank information massive update to increase automatic electronic payments.

    • Costumer Service Assistant Nestlé Purina
      • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

      taking orders for key customers, Stock Reporting and advance entry of orders for CAM Norte.

    • Finance Administrative Assistant
      • Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

      assistance to the Country Controller, debit and credit notes for affiliated companies issue, treasury control and relationship with banks. Purchase requisitions creation.

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Programs Administrative Assistant
      • Nov 2005 - Oct 2007

      Programs Manager and coordinators assistance, responsible for taking minutes at meetings. Program workshops logistical support.

    • Technical Administrative Assistant
      • Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

      Program Budget execution control, Financial and administrative reports.

    • Receptionist
      • Oct 2004 - Nov 2005
      • Guatemala

      attention to internal and external clients, control of office supplies. Receipt of documents, invoices and delivery of checks.

Education

  • 2022 - 2023
    Universidad Galileo
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2004 - 2010
    Universidad Galileo
    Baccalaureus Artium /Licenciatura en, Informática y Administración de Empresas Turísticas y Hoteleras
  • 2004 - 2008
    Universidad Galileo
    Diplomado en automatización de oficinas, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2004 - 2008
    Universidad Galileo
    Técnico Universitario en Informática y administración., Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2011 -
    Universidad Galileo
    Maestría en Diplomacia, Relaciones Internacionales e Imagen Pública, International Relations and Affairs

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