MARIA B.
Senior Financial Control & Operations Specialist
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About
María B. is a seasoned Financial Control and Operations Specialist with over two decades of experience in the banking industry. Her career, spanning prominent international banks such as Citibank and Banco Santander, showcases her expertise in translating complex business needs into functional technical requirements, optimizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance with standards like SOX and BCRA. At Banco Santander, she was pivotal as a Process Owner, leading RPA automation projects, developing Power BI dashboard solutions, and designing controls to maintain process integrity. During her tenure at Citibank, she functioned as a Senior Accountant Analyst, crucially implementing reconciliation system improvements and connecting finance and IT teams. Her academic background includes a degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Buenos Aires. Known for her ability to manage projects efficiently and her strategic vision, María B. is available for remote and international roles. Her technical proficiency includes tools like Power BI, Excel, and SAP, and she is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience
Process Owner – Operational Accounting Management
Banco Santander Argentina · 2017 — 2024Led functional aspects of automation projects (RPA) by defining requirements, specifying business rules, and validating technical deliverables. Oversaw weekly tracking of technological progress to ensure alignment between technical solutions and accounting needs. Developed management dashboards in Power BI, focusing on asset accounts and credit card P&L, along with loyalty programs. Designed, executed, and documented controls featuring KPI and KRI to ensure process integrity, compliance, and adherence to internal policies (SOX). Coordinated with internal and external audits, managing working papers and supporting documentation. Handled external services (mail, logistics, files) and monitored SLA (Service Level Agreement). Oversaw TSA during operations for migration and integration of credit card processing and banking accounts in the acquisition of Banco Santander's Individual Banking.Senior Accounting Analyst – Funds Transfer
Citibank Argentina · 2010 — 2017Acted as a key liaison (SME – Subject Matter Expert) for system improvement implementations in reconciliation, facilitating communication between the Finance department and IT team. Managed reconciliation and reporting for accounting accounts in Funds Transfer and Foreign Trade, providing backup for subsidiary current and securities accounts. Prepared and reported on metrics related to P&L, FX Deal, and MIFT. Delivered monthly accounting updates and support to relevant departments. Handled income withholdings and resolved claims from Citi clients and Banelco/Link network banks. Conducted analysis of discrepancies in Citi ATMs, including auditing strips, deposit compensation (cash/checks), and transaction discrepancies in the Banelco/Link network. Generated reports for both internal and external audits, as well as for the regional BSS. Managed reconciliation and position of Citibank's account in BCRA (backup) and processed fund returns to foreign entities.Junior Risk Analyst CCB
Citibank Argentina · 2003 — 2010Performed credit analysis and made decisions regarding credit lines. Created reports for local and regional management. Monitored clients with internal and external observations. Ensured compliance with internal and external policies while managing necessary corrections.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Licenciada en AdministraciónUniversidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)