David Augusto Villarraga Cabrera

About the Candidate

DAVID VILLARRAGA

Bells Corners, Ottawa, Ontario | (226) 883-2518 | davidvillarragac@hotmail.com

Auditor

Profile

MBA – Bachelor in Accounting. +15 years of experience in auditing, finance and accounting. Trained and work experience at the Big4 firms, including PwC, KPMG, and EY. Internal and external audit experience.

Key Achievements

–  Fully managed the recovery of USD 2 Million as compensation from the insurance company due to a stolen merchandise container (Adidas).

–  I got third place in an international contest for the best “original business idea.” It consisted of creating a bank of photographs for commercial use whose cost would only be 4% of its projected sales. Ninety countries, 10,000 employees and 200 offices participated. (Wunderman Thompson)

–  Supported more than 30 layoffs with my audits, including managerial positions.

Audited Sectors

Oil & Gas, utilities and mining, Chemicals, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation and logistics, Wholesale and Retail, Private company services, IT, Media, and Nonprofit organizations.

Audit Experience

–  Planned and performed the overall audit process (Test of detail, Analytical procedures)

–  Executed operational, financial, compliance and forensic audits.

–  Documented audits according to head office methodologies.

–  Assessed the effectiveness of Financial, Operational and IT SOX controls.

–  Executed compliance with policies, statutory requirements, procedures, regulations and laws.

–  Designed, developed or monitored risks and controls (Control matrix) for each business cycle.

–  Presented objective and independent audit opinion (reports) on the accounting standards compliance and adequacy of internal controls by established professional audit standards, including presentation of findings and recommendations to improve the company´s practices.

–  Executed tailored forensic audits.

–  Trained company personnel about risks.

–  Executed follow-up of commitments over findings raised by auditees.

–  Participate and lead discussions with business partners and maintain an understanding of regulatory changes and best practices.

Computer experience

–  Learned and used a variety of programs on PC and Mobiles such as Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, AS400, MS Office, Libre Office, G Suite, Advanced MS Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and MS Project.

Languages

English and Spanish.

Soft Skills

•         Written and oral communications                •         Inspecting and Testing

•         Attention to detail                                            •         Documentation

•         Critical Thinking                                               •         Team working

•         Problem solving                                                •         Analyzing information

•         Organization                                                      •         Achievement oriented

Employment History

STATUTORY AUDITOR | Colombia                                                                        (12/2015 – 2/2023)

MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER | Wunderman Thompson | Colombia          (6/2015 – 11/2015)

AUDIT SUPERVISOR |  Wunderman Thompson | Colombia                            (8/2013 – 5/2015)

INTERNAL CONTROL SENIOR MANAGER | Adidas | Colombia                   (7/2012 – 3/2013)

AUDIT COORDINATOR | CORPACERO GROUP | Colombia                           (7/2009 – 9/2011)

ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE | PWC | Colombia                                                       (6/2006 – 7/2009)

STAFF OF OUTSOURCING | EY | Colombia                                                         (2/2005 – 5/2006)

Education and Training

Master´s in Business Administration | Universidad Isabel I | Spain                              2018

Bachelor in Public Accountancy |  Universidad Libre | Colombia                                   2007

Honours

Cum Laude Recognition, Academic Excellence| Universidad Isabel I | Spain              2018