Javier Alvarez Benitez
Guaynabo
Summary
I am a motivated accounting professional with strong work ethic and an intense desire to succeed. My objective is to obtain work experience in a financial enviorment and grow within the field of financial business administration. I am currently a candidate for the CPA Uniform Exam.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
San Juan
02.2022 - Current
- Conduct audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
- Examine departmental activities to identify risk exposures related to the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, asset protection, and adherence to policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Examine departmental records and interview personnel to confirm accurate transaction recording and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Compile, present, and discuss audit findings, providing management with recommendations for improvement.
- Enhancing understanding of management's process with analytical discipline in implementing a risk-based approach during the audit planning and execution.
- Demonstrating specialized knowledge, expertise, and problem-solving abilities by maintaining a critical mindset, staying alert to potential indicators of errors or fraud, and thoroughly evaluating audit evidence.
Staff Auditor
Ramirez, Flores & Co.
San Juan
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Plan and perform operational and financial audits to make sure that all financial statements are fairly presented in according with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ensured accuracy by reconciling any financial discrepancies found during the process of collecting and analyzing account information.
- Assists clients with government affairs agency filling and procedures.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- General accounting practices, client payroll, payment of payroll taxes, quarterly tax forms and monthly accounting
Staff Accountant
Finanxial Group
121 Ave De Diego Urb. San Francisco
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Process and revise bookkeeping for several of the companies clients.
- General accounting practices, client payroll, payment of payroll taxes, quarterly tax forms and monthly accounting
- Prepare and process individual and corporate tax returns.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Use initiate in completing assignments in a timely fashion, with minimal detail instructions and accountable for accuracy.
- Assists clients with government affairs agency filling and procedures.
Accountant
Anglo Antilles Insurance Company
Guaynabo
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepare financial plans for insurance policies and personal loans.
- Performed daily bookkeeping functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Worked alongside auditors in order to complete annual audits and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Compiled and analyzed financial reports with exceptional organization and precision.
- Identified operational processes inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements.
- Developed training procedures and mentored new accounting personnel on company policies and best practices.
- In charge of collecting data of premiums and losses on a quarterly basis and analyze them before submitting report to Insurance Services Office.
Accounting Assistant
Anglo-Antilles Insurance
San Juan
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored client account balances and pursued prompt payment when necessary.
- In charge of daily cash receipt transactions such as processing payments received.
- Performed daily bookkeeping functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Collaborated with team members and employees across multiple departments to ensure consistent circulation and billing data.
- Maintained process documentation for financial department operations.
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Interamerican University Of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico06.2017
High School Diploma -
Robinson School
San Juan05.2009
Skills
- Punctual
- Critical thinking, task oriented, quick and eager learner
- Bookkeeping operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows-Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point), QuickBooks, Peachtree, Oriental Pay Net, Oriental Cash Management, Expert Tax, SURI, Internet use and typing proficiency
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
02.2022 - Current
Staff Auditor
Ramirez, Flores & Co.
07.2020 - 07.2021
Staff Accountant
Finanxial Group
02.2020 - 07.2020
Accountant
Anglo Antilles Insurance Company
11.2017 - 01.2020
Accounting Assistant
Anglo-Antilles Insurance
03.2016 - 11.2017
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Interamerican University Of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Robinson School
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