Katrina Ricaña

Financial Analyst at Liwa Trading Enterprises

• United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
• My current job since September 2018

Finance Manager at Octopus Advertising LLC & Portfolio Productions Limited

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• July 2014 to December 2017

 Compile and review cost analysis on individual client jobs. Provide relevant reports and ensure that cost for each job cost does not exceed budget at any time and that the desired job profit is achieved.
 Prepare monthly financial reports such as the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and related schedules and present the same to the management
 Support on monthly reporting issues and other special projects as required.
 Takes overall board control of the financial management and assist on overall operations analysis.
 Manages and enhances the preparation and maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports, including those related to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, inventories, budgets and fixed assets; ensure the purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
 Coordinates departmental activities with other departments and divisions; provides responsible advice and counsel to the Department Heads on a variety of financial and administrative issues; oversees the maintenance of departmental records and files.
 Conducts financial reviews of company operations and activities and reports findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors; serves as liaison with external auditors and coordinates their activities on behalf of the company.
 Analyzes business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
 Analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
 Performs monthly reporting issues and other related work as required.

Finance Officer at AMP Trading LLC

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• November 2011 to July 2014

 Ensures the smooth running of all financial aspects of the business which includes keeping the
 Peachtree information up to date, invoices and payment due, reconciling balances with customers and suppliers, reconciling bank statements, analyzing the retail business and timely reporting to the Managing Director.
 Conducting Internal Control evaluation and risk assessment to identify loopholes and areas requiring management intervention to prevent frauds, misappropriations, misuse and wastage and ensuring that objectives of the organization are achieved economically, efficiently and effectively
 Ensuring that systems exist for generation of accurate and reliable financial and other Information.
 Send Statements, confirm balances and follow up for outstanding payments
 Manage any customer query and/or dispute resolution through coordination with relevant depts.
 Produce a weekly summary of the business position and highlights any issue to the GM.
 Review stock take and highlight variances. Monitor day to day cash balance against forecast / expected payment and receipt to ensure local bank account and cash polling balance are optimized.

Internal Audit at Grant Thornton International

• United Arab Emirates
• October 2010 to May 2011

 Part of the team with the Record Reconstruction Project of