Paola Ramirez
Accounting & Administration Professional
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Accounting professional with over four years of experience across accounting, administration, data management and reporting in multinational organisations and professional services. Holds a Bachelor of Accounting and a recently completed Master of Business Analytics in Australia. Experienced in supporting accounting and administrative processes, maintaining accurate client and financial records, preparing documentation, processing high volumes of information and working with confidential data.
Previous experience with Deloitte, a Big Four professional services firm, provided exposure to tax compliance and client documentation, while Australian experience at Sidekicker strengthened my administration, communication and computer skills.
Experience
Finance Data Analyst – Internship - Microair Avionics - Brisbane, QLD
(2026-03 - 2026-06)
- Maintained accurate financial information and supporting records for budgeting, forecasting and reporting purposes.
- Prepared and updated financial models using Advanced Excel.
- Automated reporting processes using Excel and Power BI, improving reporting accuracy and reducing manual processing.
- Reviewed financial information and identified inconsistencies requiring investigation and correction.
- Supported the finance team with reporting, data management and process improvement activities.
- Worked with financial information in a structured environment requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
Onboarding Coordinator - Sidekicker - Brisbane, QLD
(2023-07 - 2024-02)
- Provided administrative support throughout the candidate onboarding process, maintaining accurate records across CRM and onboarding systems.
- Reviewed and verified candidate information and supporting documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies between systems.
- Maintained up-to-date records of candidate progress, interviews, onboarding activities and employment status.
- Prepared weekly reports for managers across Australia and New Zealand using data extracted from internal systems.
- Communicated professionally with candidates and internal stakeholders by phone, email and digital platforms.
- Managed high volumes of information while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- Identified process and system issues that contributed to a 70% improvement in the conversion of new hires into active employees.
- Achieved an 85% interview-to-onboard rate through effective coordination and follow-up.
- Recognised as the highest 5-star-reviewed onboarder by new hires for two consecutive months.
Finance and Accounting Specialist - Unilever Ltda - Bogotá, Colombia
(2021-02 - 2022-09)
- Maintained financial records and performed balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
- Reviewed financial information and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and outstanding items.
- Recovered approximately USD $1 million in intercompany receivables by identifying system issues and improving the reconciliation process.
- Worked with cross-border finance teams to standardise invoice generation and posting processes, reducing posting errors by 60%.
- Prepared monthly account reviews, variance analysis and supporting documentation for senior stakeholders.
- Maintained documentation for internal and external audit requests in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Established and monitored internal controls for high-risk accounts.
- Worked extensively with SAP ERP and Microsoft Office in a structured corporate environment.
Tax and Legal Consultant - Deloitte - Bogotá, Colombia
(2020-06 - 2021-02)
- Prepared and reviewed more than 300 income tax returns for a range of clients within statutory deadlines during a high-volume tax return season.
- Processed large volumes of client and tax information while maintaining accuracy and strong document control.
- Reviewed client information using tax software and Excel, identifying inconsistencies and information requiring further documentation.
- Maintained supporting documentation required for tax return preparation and compliance processes.
- Assisted senior tax professionals in responding to tax authority queries using documented evidence and statutory requirements.
- Managed multiple client files and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Gained exposure to professional services environments, client confidentiality and tax compliance processes.
Accounting Intern / Accounting Analyst - Quala S.A. - Bogotá, Colombia
(2019-04 - 2020-04)
- Maintained fixed asset records and supporting documentation throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Supported month-end accounting processes, including journal postings, reconciliations and account reviews.
- Maintained outstanding balances requiring reconciliation below 5%.
- Prepared budget-versus-actual analysis and supporting reports for senior stakeholders.
- Assisted with purchase order matching, cost tracking and documentation of imported assets.
- Maintained accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Education
Master of Business Analytics - Business Analytics - Kaplan Business School (2024-07 - 2026-06)
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2015 - 2020)