Allan Zamora Bolaños
Internal Audit Manager
Escazú
Summary
Results-driven Financial Analyst with 20+ years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, financial planning, risk management, internal controls, OPEX Shared Service Centers, and Internal Audit. Proven track record of leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to meet strategic goals and deliver results on time. Successfully led process improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency and operational effectiveness. Recognized for a meticulous, analytical problem-solving style and a commitment to excellence, accuracy, and high-quality outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6087
6087
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Intel
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted over 15 operational audits across multiple Intel business groups, including Sales and Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Construction, and Risk and Controls. Led high-impact audit engagements, including those under attorney-client privilege, requiring close coordination with Intel’s legal team to ensure confidentiality and compliance. Effectively influenced and communicated with senior stakeholders, resulting in high-quality outcomes recognized by senior audit leadership. Contributed to five critical ethics and compliance investigations by reviewing documentation, assessing evidence, and supporting interviews. Led key process improvement initiatives, including the development of standardized audit reports and workpaper templates. Partnered with the Internal Audit Digital team to advance analytics capabilities using Power BI, and assisted in the implementation of AuditBoard (audit software) to streamline and enhance audit engagement management.
First Lane Manager - CR Shared Service Center
Intel
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Established the OPEX TSCGe (Operational Expenses – Technology, Systems Architecture, and Client Group) team (approximately 10 analysts) within Intel’s Costa Rica Shared Services Center, successfully transitioning OPEX activities from the U.S. business units to ensure timely and accurate financial close and forecasting processes. Managed project scope tracking and reporting for both local and business unit controllers. Led process efficiency and standardization initiatives across key expense areas (e.g., burden and discretionary), and championed automation efforts, including the development of Power BI dashboards to enhance financial reporting for finance and operations teams. Directed strategic projects, such as designing a capacity model to identify workload gaps and opportunities across the OPEX community, and led master data initiatives to improve the management of hierarchies and project IDs.
Finance Central Risk and Controls Analyst
Intel
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Led risk and control activities for specific TSCG Division Groups (Technology, Systems Architecture, and Client Group), spanning multiple geographic regions. Responsible for conducting finance risk assessments, supporting operational teams in identifying and validating risk areas, and coordinating inventory audits. Contributed to the development of a new corporate policy for managing high-value inventory by providing process control recommendations. Led a team of 5 members in designing and testing a new physical validation process for high-value intellectual property (IP) inventory across corporate Research & Development laboratories. Regularly reported control activity outcomes, audit results, and action plan follow-ups to senior management.
Financial Analyst MDO Division
Intel
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Led monthly and quarterly financial close activities for the Manufacturing Development Operations (MDO) Division, including consolidation, analysis, and reporting of headcount and spending. Managed a ~$400 million R&D budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals. Partnered with cross-functional operations teams across multiple locations to coordinate and track engineering samples for internal and external customers. Owned the preparation and delivery of financial reports to senior management during close and forecast cycles. Drove cost optimization initiatives by leading projects to identify and implement spending reduction opportunities.
High Value Inventory Risk Financial Analyst
Intel
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Audited departments responsible for high-value inventory control, including Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Security, IT, and Factory Management. Led factory risk assessments, evaluated existing internal controls, and developed new procedures to strengthen compliance, and mitigate risk. Conducted risk analysis related to Free Trade Zone operations to ensure alignment with Costa Rica’s regulatory requirements. Oversaw factory shutdown activities, ensuring full adherence to internal control procedures, and proper disposal of all units in accordance with company policies.
Finance Forecast Support Analyst. ICost Project
Intel
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Supported the implementation of a new forecasting system for Intel's Assembly and Test factories in Costa Rica, China, Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as Corporate Divisions in the United States. Led key process improvements in collaboration with the IT department, focusing on product spending allocations, and division inventory reserves. Provided end-to-end support for forecast cycles, including report analysis, product cost variance explanations, and system troubleshooting. Played a critical role in ensuring a seamless transition from legacy to new forecasting processes, enabling analysts to meet all corporate deadlines without disruption.
Finance Analyst - ICost Project
Intel
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Represented and coordinated efforts across Intel’s Assembly and Test factories in China, Costa Rica, Malaysia, and Vietnam during all phases of the iCost project, including system requirements gathering, process design, testing, and dual system validation. Accountable for ensuring accurate cost allocation, achieving a 99% spending tie-out between legacy and new systems. Participated in reporting results to division controllers and auditors, highlighting key findings from comparative process analysis. Designed, tested, and implemented a new automated excess capacity calculation process across all global factories, reducing manual touchpoints, improving data accuracy, and simplifying the process. This initiative significantly reduced analyst time spent on calculations during close activities.
Costa Rica Assembly and Test Cost Analyst
Intel
07.2005 - 07.2009
- Led the Costa Rica costing process during month-end close and forecasting cycles, including financial analysis on spending trends, cost scenarios (what-ifs), and cost per unit impact. Implemented new cost trend analysis methodologies for factory products and platforms, enabling more strategic decision-making. Executed cost-reduction initiatives and drove affordability analyses in collaboration with factory operations teams to identify and implement general cost improvements. Directed the implementation of a control process for indirect materials at the Costa Rica factory. Partnered with cost analysts across global sites—including the U.S., Philippines, China, and Malaysia—on assembly and test cost optimization projects.
Documentation Agent
Maersk Sealand Americas
05.2004 - 07.2005
- Managed the documentation process and creation of Bills of Lading for cargo shipments from the United States to destinations across North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Assisted in supervising documentation prepared by other agents to ensure accuracy and quality compliance. Supported the successful transition from legacy systems to a new Windows-based software environment by validating system screens, reports, and process flows in collaboration with global teams in China, and the Philippines.
Education
MBA - Finance and International Trade
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología ULACIT
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 - 01.2019
MBA - International Strategic Leadership
Foro Europeo - Escuela De Negocios De Navarra
Navarra, España 05.2001 - 01.2018
Master in Project Management - PMI Program
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica Laureate International Universities
San José, Costa Rica01-2013
Licenciatura degree in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
San José, Costa Rica01-2008
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
San José, Costa Rica01-2005
French Course - Languages
Alliance Française Du Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 - 01.2013
Cost Specialist Course - Product Cost Management
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 - 01.2009
Cambridge University English Course - Languages
British Institute
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 - 01.2006
English Intensive Learning Programs - Languages
INTENSA
San José, Costa Rica 05.2001 - 01.2003
Skills
Internal controls
Audit planning
Audit management
Risk management
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Results orientation
Project planning
Effective communication
Awards
CREATE 2008, Componentes INTEL de Costa Rica S.A., Second Place – Cost and Efficiency category “Should Cost Model”
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
Intel
11.2020 - Current
First Lane Manager - CR Shared Service Center
Intel
07.2018 - 11.2020
Finance Central Risk and Controls Analyst
Intel
06.2016 - 07.2018
Financial Analyst MDO Division
Intel
10.2014 - 06.2016
High Value Inventory Risk Financial Analyst
Intel
09.2013 - 10.2014
Finance Forecast Support Analyst. ICost Project
Intel
08.2011 - 09.2013
Finance Analyst - ICost Project
Intel
07.2009 - 08.2011
Costa Rica Assembly and Test Cost Analyst
Intel
07.2005 - 07.2009
Documentation Agent
Maersk Sealand Americas
05.2004 - 07.2005
MBA - Finance and International Trade
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnología ULACIT
05.2001 - 01.2019
MBA - International Strategic Leadership
Foro Europeo - Escuela De Negocios De Navarra
05.2001 - 01.2018
French Course - Languages
Alliance Française Du Costa Rica
05.2001 - 01.2013
Cost Specialist Course - Product Cost Management
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
05.2001 - 01.2009
Cambridge University English Course - Languages
British Institute
05.2001 - 01.2006
English Intensive Learning Programs - Languages
INTENSA
05.2001 - 01.2003
Master in Project Management - PMI Program
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica Laureate International Universities
Licenciatura degree in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica (ITCR)
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