Pedro Manuel Torres Ortiz
Guaynabo
Summary
Lawyer and accounting professional with over 8 years of experience in financial accounting and audit procedures, mostly in the banking industry. Proficient in the compliance with financial and regulatory standards with OCIF. Just recently graduated from the Juris Doctor and passed the BAR Exam on the first attempt. Ability to work under pressure, highly responsible, fast learner and always willing to learn.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
ItalBank International, Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Prepare and display monthly & quarterly financial reports to high management and OCIF.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Accounting Analyst
ItalBank International, Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Reconcile accounts payable and maintain tracking of vendor management and expense detail
- Process biweekly payroll through ADP system and generate applicable deductions
- Apply payments to vendors through ACH and monitoring balances of operating accounts
- Generate and update the schedule of depreciation of fixed assets and prepaid expenses
- Reduced month-end closing time through streamlined account reconciliations and process improvements.
Junior Accountant
Fadhel-Castellvi & Co. PSC
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Run the complete accounting cycle and solve account reconciliation issues quickly
- Update accounts receivable files on a monthly basis and analyze financial statement reports
- Generate and maintain employee payroll as well as benefit information in the payroll system
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
Education
J.D. -
Interamerican University School of Law
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2023
BBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico06.2014
Skills
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Accountant
ItalBank International, Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Accounting Analyst
ItalBank International, Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2021
Junior Accountant
Fadhel-Castellvi & Co. PSC
05.2015 - 11.2017
J.D. -
Interamerican University School of Law
BBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
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