Cristian Moya Monestel

Christian Moya Monestel Staff Accountant | Financial Analyst | Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist | Financial Reporting Expert El Guarco, Cartago |-| - | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cristian-moya-monestel Professional Summary Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting with 18+ years of experience as an Accountant and Financial Analyst, specializing in Financial Reporting (IFRS & US GAAP), Month-End Close, Budgeting and Forecasting and the management of the entire Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle. Expert in GL Reconciliations, financial analysis, and process optimization through automation with Advanced Excel and ERP systems (Sage 300, Softland Exactus ERP). Certified in agile methodologies (SFPC™) and with advanced English proficiency (C1). Focused on improving cash flow, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Professional Experience Staff Accountant CGS Consultores S.A. | January 2023 – August 2025 - Prepared monthly and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) in compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Managed accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions, processing 100+ invoices monthly. Performed bank reconciliations and general ledger (GL) adjustments, reducing reconciliation errors by 30%. Collaborated with external auditors to streamline year-end closing and ensure compliance with internal controls. Accounts Payable Specialist Holland Engineering | April 2022 – December 2022 - Processed intercompany transactions, loan payments, and vendor invoices for USbased operations. Automated expense allocation for fuel costs, increasing accuracy by 25% and reducing manual workload. - Generated monthly AP aging reports and performed expense reconciliations across 5+ affiliated entities. Ensured compliance with US GAAP reporting standards and supported month-end close procedures. Credit and Collections Manager Laboratorios JR Sánchez S.A. | December 2019 – 2022 - Reduced overdue accounts receivable (AR) by 40% through structured payment plans and proactive client follow-up. Improved cash flow management by implementing a digital tracking system, increasing collection efficiency by 35%. Prepared delinquency and aging reports for senior management, influencing credit policy improvements. Negotiated with high-risk clients to mitigate bad debt exposure. Accounting Assistant Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA) | January 2006 – October 2019 - Processed 500+ monthly billing transactions for members and performed bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Conducted expense trend analysis and vendor renegotiations, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs. Handled complex billing inquiries, maintaining a 95% client satisfaction rate. Supported the migration of accounting data to Softland Exactus ERP. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting (Lic.) | Universidad San Marcos, Costa Rica | 2024 Bachelor in Accounting (Bach.) | Universidad Castro Carazo, Costa Rica | 2015 Accounting Diploma | Colegio Universitario Boston, Costa Rica | 2012 Skills & Certifications Technical Skills - Accounting Software: Sage 300, Softland Exactus ERP (Advanced), Oracle NetSuite (Basic) Data Analysis: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros, Financial Modeling) Financial Reporting: IFRS, US GAAP, Monthly/Year-end Close Languages: English (C1 Advanced – EF SET Certified), Spanish (Native) Certifications - Scrum Foundation Professional Certification (SFPC™) | CertiProf, 2023 EF SET English Certificate (C1 Advanced) | 2024 MS Excel for Financial Management | Asistencia Ejecutiva, 2024 Soft Skills - Problem-Solving | Analytical Thinking | Team Leadership | Process Optimization Key Achievements - Automated bank reconciliations (GL), reducing processing time by 20%. Recovered over $10,000 in lost revenue, by identifying and rectifying billing errors in AR/AP processes Played a key role in migrating accounting data to Softland Exactus ERP.