Maria victoria otero

Financial professional with extensive experience in multinational companies leading finance, accounting, administration and reporting teams. Passionate about achieving excellence in everything I do. Committed, results oriented, driven and resilient, with a focus on the development of ideas that add value, continuous improvement and problem solving.
People-oriented, my mission is to build high performance teams with a strong sense of belonging, committed and multifunctional, since I am convinced of the richness of the diversity of thoughts in an efficient team.

March 2022- Present
Controller financial and accounting chief at Toyota Material Handling Mercosur
- My main role is to lead the accounting, tax, AP, and treasury, account receivable departments,
as well as coordinate the monthly process to ensure the accuracy and opportune reporting to
headquarters according international standards.
- Develop and train team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, create
performance and development goals, recognize good performance,and ensure they deliver
with compliance, to our standards and have the tools they need to work efficiently.
- Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company’s requirements
meeting various due dates and deadlines under local and international regulations.

Dec 2019- Feb 2022
Financial Accounting and Administrative Manager at JVA Personal care Industries.
- The main challenge was to lead and develop the execution of financial practices and
capabilities and build a dynamic finance and accounting team, as well as review and redefine
and the company policies and procedures.
Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company's requirements,
meeting various due dates and deadlines, and being the liaison with financial entities,
governments and external advisors.
Establish and develop relations with senior management and external partners and
stakeholders, among other responsibilities.

Dec 2013- Jun 2019
Financial Manager at Global Mind, a Dentsu company
- Among the main tasks and challenges I can mention building a financial department,
restructuring policies and procedures and manage the financial operations of all of Latin
America, as head of a team who operated Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Costa rica, and USA
(Miami).. Lead the accounting and finance team, providing support, training and feedback as
well as ensure the development of their skills and career.
- Evaluate financial performance of supported business partners with regard to short and longterm
operational goals, budgets and forecasts, to trovide strategic recommendations to the
members of the executive management team, and be the contact and reference with company
stakeholders.

Jun 2011- Dec 2013
Head of Accounting and Financial at VICSA Steelpro- Bunzl
- A startup member of a international Chilenan company, I developed as head of the finance,
accounting and HR department, my role included leading the accounting, financial
administration and HR team, as well as the processes involved and the preparation of the
required reports to the parent company and the board of directors. I also managed
relationships with external entities and advisors, and interested third parties. I also led the
M&A process that concluded with the acquisition by BUNZL, review of regulations and
adaptation to SOX standards.

Aug 2008- May 2011
Independient profesional
- Outsourcing and private advisor in finance, accounting and taxes.

Aug 2007- Aug 2008
Head of Accounting and Reporting at PRAMER SCA a Liberty Global corp
- Member of Glogal Liberty corporation, was in charge of lLeading the accounting and reporting
team, also responsible for the coordination of the monthly operation with all the sectors
involved, and sending P&L Balance, budget, forecast according to USGAP reporting policies,
Hyperion system management, supervising SOX compliance, leading audits internal and
external (B4).

Sept 2002- Aug 2008
Accounting Coordinator at Hutchison Telecommunications Arg a Whampoa LTD member
- Responsible for accounting tasks, closings and reports to China headquarters according
international standards, leading the local team. Responsable for A/P team as well. Attention
external audits (PriceWC) and internal annual audits.Strong participation in M&A process.

March 2000- March 2002
Accounting and Reporting SR at Masslife Insurance Co, a Massmutual financial member
- A multinational insurance company, I was responsible for accounting tasks, closings and
reports to the North American headquarters. Attention external audits (PriceWC) and internal
annual audits.

Contador Publico Nacional- Universidad de Buenos Aires- Facultad de Ciencias Económicas-

Maestría Coaching Organizacional y gestión del cambio – Universidad del Salvador.

Especialización en normas contables internacionales- CPCECABA

Coaching Ontológico- Leadership management