Natalia Lima

Regional role responsible for managing financial reporting statements of 16 countries, reporting to global HQ. Supporting of the region regarding HFM (financial reporting external tool), US GAAP, Pepsico Policies and training. Supporting to the local Executive Committee regarding financial aspects of the region.

Responsible for Bauxite and Alumina Business Unit. Management of forecast, operational and strategic plan, financial closing and consolidation process of 5 plants to Executive Committee. Support to the President of the region in the Quarter Business Reviews to global HQ. Analysis what if scenarios to Executive Committee.

Responsible for financial internal audit process (SOX and non SOX) of all unities from Alcoa Latin America and Caribbean (8 unities). Coordination of audits based on risk assessment, presentation of audit issues and grades for the Senior Management, management of budget team.

Responsible for the risk assessment process in the mega project of SL Refinery Expansion ($5.9 billion budget). Performed weekly reviews with Board of Directors to discuss the issues identified, developing action plans, and following-up the open issues Responsible for developing and ensuring the application of the procedures. Developed contingency plan. Participation on Project Internal Audit Committee and Accounting Committee. Managed Compliance department KPI’s.

Assessment of the companies in order to attend the requirements established by Sarbanes-Oxley law SOX attestation (Good-year, 3M, Masterfoods, Sanofi-Aventis) Performed IT audits (Oracle and SAP – focused in Controls). Supported the external accounting team through tests to ensure the accuracy of the information audited. Consulting focused on improvement of internal controls. Managed small teams depending on the demand of each client. Performed feedbacks and coaching/mentoring to junior analysts.