MARY AMELL

• Recalculated inventory costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reviewed reconciliations of inventory and fixed assets for discrepancies.
• Analyzed maintenance and repair expense variations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluated agricultural activities for efficiency improvements in palm oil production.
• Monitored national and international palm oil price trends to assess production efficiencies.
• Alerted management on critical production aspects requiring evaluation based on market analysis.

Projects

• Changed the business model for premium products to optimize gross margin.
• Standardized cost reports for operation management.
• Configured in JD Edwards for a new business unit for achiote cultivation.

• Supported financial and accounting operations across multiple departments.
• Conducted cash flow and working capital analysis to improve financial planning.
• Designed procedures for financial transactions, ensuring compliance with NIIF.
• Coordinated month-end and year-end closing processes; analyzed results and prepared reports.
• Prepared individual and consolidated financial statements while managing external audits.
• Developed budgets, monitored expenditures, and ensured adherence through follow-ups.
• Evaluated existing processes and implemented effective solutions for operational efficiency.
• Supervised a team of accountants, providing training and performance evaluations.

Projects

• Scission of Palmeras de los Andes.
• Fusion Industrial Danec and Semprebene.
• Documented and configured stock market operations of commodities (palm oil, soy palm).

• Supervised General Ledger, Indirect Taxes, Accounts Payable, and Payroll teams to ensure compliance.
• Supported Country Manager in various financial matters to enhance decision-making.
• Participated in Annual Plan preparation to align financial goals with business strategy.
• Coordinated period close processes to facilitate timely financial reporting.
• Reviewed and analyzed Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement for accuracy.
• Prepared Financial Statements for external auditors, municipalities, banks, and other institutions.
• Conducted Foreign Exchange analysis to assess financial impact.
• Reviewed Hyperion loads and reconciled with SAP for data integrity.

Project

• Conformed the team for Exchange Control transactions (CADIVI), and define activities to ensure compliance.
• Consolidated the Country Accounting Center for Venezuelan Baker Hughes operations.

• Coordinated General Ledger and Indirect Taxes team throughout closing process.
• Reviewed and analyzed accounts for Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement accuracy.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts to ensure integrity.
• Performed Foreign Exchange analysis to assess financial impacts.
• Reviewed Hyperion loads, ensuring alignment with SAP data.
• Created Management Reports including Quarter Pack and Audit Pack for stakeholders.

• Conducted physical inventory and fixed asset counts for accurate record-keeping.
• Performed period close analysis to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepared reconciliations for balance sheet accounts to verify accuracy.
• Analyzed gross margin data to assess profitability trends.
• Supported preparation of annual plan with monthly variance analysis.
• Reviewed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Projects

• Special review of financial statements and internal controls at Baker Hughes, Brazil and Mexico.

• Conducted financial audits for various entities including oil companies and universities.
• Reviewed internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
• Supervised engagement teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Coached and trained junior staff to enhance team capabilities.
• Participated in development of working plans to streamline audit processes.
• Performed analytical testing of transactions and controls for accuracy.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including inflation-adjusted reports under IAS29.
• Communicated audit findings through detailed reports with actionable recommendations.

Key clients

• Shell Venezuela, Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP), John Crane Venezuela, Polipropileno de Falcón PROFALCA, Universidad Católica del Táchira.

• Executed audit tests to evaluate internal control systems and verify financial record accuracy.
• Prepared financial statements in compliance with Venezuelan GAAP regulations.
• Performed physical counts of inventory and fixed assets to ensure accuracy.
• Drafted summary memos detailing audit findings, conclusions, and management recommendations.
• Documented all research conducted throughout audit process in comprehensive workpapers.