Jesús Carvajal Jiménez
Chartered Public Accountant
Curridabat
Summary
Senior management professional, + 25 years work experience includes 15 years at the Citi Service Center in R2R and Comptrollership, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in finance, accounting, auditing, control, proven record of transformation of financial processes, migration to service centers and demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and establish highly controlled and dependable process. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams (+20-75 associates).
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager, Americas R2R & Controllers
CITI SERVICE CENTER
01.2010 - Current
- Accountable for General Ledger & Month End activities, Accounting, Intercompany, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Balance Sheet Analysis and Financial Reporting;
- KPIs monthly preparation and presentation results to Regional Controllers and Shared Services leads;
- Performing financial analysis, projects and other duties assigned;
- Strong communication with Directors and Regional and Country Controllers;
- Lead together with Risk & Control partners in identify any areas of risk exposure and perform new processes or enhance existing controls to mitigate these risks;
- Actively partner with the local, regional and global business controllers to ensure monthly and quarterly deliverables are met as expected;
- Planning, overseeing and executing migration strategy;
- Experience leading 10 migrations projects between Global Centers and local countries;
- Accountable for standardization and automation of R2R processes
- Analysis of financial results, MoM, QoQ variance analysis, providing insights to the business, control accuracy and integrity of actual results and business accounting and advisory;
- Drives automation and digitalization of R2R processes;
- Experience in building high performing and large teams (75 associates)
- Accountable for R2R Americas Balance Sheet reconciliations for 6 years (May 2013 - Feb 2019)
- Accountable for R2R Intercompany Accounting, Billing and Settlements for 3,5 years (Jan 2010 - April 2013)
- Awards: 2022 - Manager of the Quarter (2Q), 2018 - Site Award, Team of the Quarter, 1Q, 2016 - Global Award, Citi Stars
- Voice of the Employee Survey - Manager Effectiveness Score: 2024:88%, 2023: 93%, 2022: 84%, 2021: 89%, 2019: 98%, 2017:88%
Project Manager
Samarillo Development SDC Costa Rica
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: (Private group of U.S
- Investors in Real Estate Development)
- Responsible for all accounting functions and project management aspects
- (Private group of U.S
- Investors in Real Estate Development)
Financial Manager
Vannessa Ventures Costa Rica
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: (Industrias Infinito - Canadian Gold Mining Company)
- Responsible for all accounting, financial and internal control aspects
- (Industrias Infinito - Canadian Gold Mining Company)
Finance Manager
Placer Dome de Costa Rica
01.1995 - 12.2000
- Company Overview: (The third largest Canadian Gold Mining Company)
- Responsible for all accounting, financial and internal control matters
- (The third largest Canadian Gold Mining Company)
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
01.1990 - 12.1995
- Lead financial audits in manufacturing and financial firms (i.e
- Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, Banco de Costa Rica, Coca Cola, Durman, RECOPE, MSD)
Financial Accounting Analyst
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
01.1987 - 12.1989
- Accountant for loans and trust funds activities
Education
Licentiate's degree - Business Administration and Public Accounting
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Pedro 07.1989 - 06.1994
Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) -
Colegio De Contadores Públicos De Costa Rica
12.1994 - 01.1995
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Universidad De Costa Rica
02.1983 - 06.1989
Skills
Strategic planning
Talent development
Operations management
Resource allocation
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Analytical skills
Analytical thinking
Business association
Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Costa Rica, CPA #2055
Awards
- 2022, Manager of the Quarter (2Q)
- 2018, Site Award, Team of the Quarter, 1Q
- 2016, Global Award, Citi Stars
Personal Information
- ID Number: 1-671-418
- Date of Birth: 08/04/66
Timeline
Senior Manager, Americas R2R & Controllers
CITI SERVICE CENTER
01.2010 - Current
Project Manager
Samarillo Development SDC Costa Rica
01.2007 - 12.2009
Financial Manager
Vannessa Ventures Costa Rica
01.2000 - 12.2006
Finance Manager
Placer Dome de Costa Rica
01.1995 - 12.2000
Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) -
Colegio De Contadores Públicos De Costa Rica
12.1994 - 01.1995
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
01.1990 - 12.1995
Licentiate's degree - Business Administration and Public Accounting
Universidad De Costa Rica
07.1989 - 06.1994
Financial Accounting Analyst
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
01.1987 - 12.1989
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Universidad De Costa Rica
02.1983 - 06.1989
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