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RUDY JOEL CERRATO GODOY

RUDY JOEL CERRATO GODOY

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Summary

Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Business-minded promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly accounting and financial reports. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Manager

DAI Global LLC
01.2023 - Current

Managed million dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments. I created Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives. Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions. Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable. Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support. Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning. Managed accounting-team data using Vfer and Oracle Systems, entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information. Cultivated relationships with banking institutions, securing favorable management for the organization. Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances. Managed team of 10 finance and operations professionals, Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data. Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Complied with established internal controls and policies. Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance. Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties

General Accountant

NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS(NCSC)
02.2017 - 01.2023

Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency in daily operations accounting and all the cicle of the accounting. Preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations and bank reconciliations. I ensured tax compliance by preparing monthly, quarterly tax returns and preparing of annual income tax filings. I served as a key liaison between the accounting department and other functional areas within the company, working closely with managers to address financial issues that may impact the operations.
Trained and mentored junior staff members on various aspects of general accounting principles, software applications, and best practices in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Spearheaded the transition from manual accounting processes to an automated system, adapting and homologating the HO accounting catalog of accounts to local regulations, resulting in significant time savings and improved the presentation statement financial segun GAAP and IFRS.

Accountant II

SAVE THE CHILDREN
05.2015 - 01.2017

Preparing financial statements of several projects, variance analyses, and account reconciliations. Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 70 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws. Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations. Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly. Collaborated with accounting manager to co mply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks. Reconciled and adjustmente of accounts of assets and inventaries. Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Financial Accountant

ORGANIZACIÓN DE ESTADOS IBEROAMERICANOS
11.2007 - 07.2014

I leaded accounting processes for increased efficiency in daily operations accounting and all the cicle of the accounting. Responsable for the preparing financial statements, financial analyses, and account reconciliations and bank reconciliations. I ensured tax compliance by preparing monthly, quarterly tax returns and preparing of annual income tax filings. Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting adapting and homologating the HO accounting catalog of accounts to local regulations, resulting in significant time savings and improved the presentation statement financial segun GAAP and IFRS. Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning. Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.


Education

Ph.D. - Economics And Finance

University of San Carlos of Guatemala
Guatemalan
01-2028

Master in Senior Bussines Management, Offic Title - Bussines And Finance

UNIVERSIDAD DE GENOVA
Madrid, Spain
01-2026

Master in Financial Management, Own Title - Finance

CEREM
Madrid, Spain
01.2024

Master in Bussines Administration And Finance - Business Administration And Management

Autonomous University of Honduras UNAH
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
01.2020

Bachelor in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Technological University of Honduras UNITEC
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
01.2017

Skills

  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial budgeting
  • Cash flow management
  • KPI management
  • IFRS expertise
  • Financial reporting
  • Accounting management
  • Financial administration
  • Internal controls
  • Data analysis
  • Tax compliance
  • GAAP
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll administration
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Empathy development
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Calm under pressure

Personal References

Licda. Dina Alonzo

Administrative Cordinator OEI 9985-3813

Licda. Liliana Mandujano Rodríguez

Senior Financial Specialist NCSC 3274-9047

Lic. Warren Ochoa

Unitec Professor, Vice Rector of VOAE-UNAH Guidance. 9970-9405

Languages

Español
Proficient
C2
Inglés
Upper intermediate
B2

Accreditations And Certifications

  • UNITEC, Power BI Intermediate Certificate, 2024
  • EUROPEAN ACADEMY, Advanced English Certificate, 12/2022
  • FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, Tax Certificate, 12/2021
  • CAEU/OEI Spain, Course on the management of the development cooperation project cycle, 12/2012
  • OEI-El Salvador y Panamá, Certification in Softlan ERP Accounting System, 12/2010
  • NEW HORIZONS, Advance Financial Excel certificate , 12/2010


Timeline

Financial Manager

DAI Global LLC
01.2023 - Current

General Accountant

NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS(NCSC)
02.2017 - 01.2023

Accountant II

SAVE THE CHILDREN
05.2015 - 01.2017

Financial Accountant

ORGANIZACIÓN DE ESTADOS IBEROAMERICANOS
11.2007 - 07.2014

Ph.D. - Economics And Finance

University of San Carlos of Guatemala

Master in Senior Bussines Management, Offic Title - Bussines And Finance

UNIVERSIDAD DE GENOVA

Master in Financial Management, Own Title - Finance

CEREM

Master in Bussines Administration And Finance - Business Administration And Management

Autonomous University of Honduras UNAH

Bachelor in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Technological University of Honduras UNITEC
RUDY JOEL CERRATO GODOY