David Flores

I am a professional in Finance, Compliance, and Risk Management professional with multinational experience across Canada, Latin America, and remote global teams. I have implemented internal control frameworks, led enterprise risk programs, managed internal and external audits, and financial planning and analysis. I have strengthened governance, improved compliance performance, and partnered with senior leadership to enhance operational integrity and business continuity.

Volunteer – Finance, Accounting and Treasury - Samawada.org - Ottawa, ON (Remote)

(2025-07)

• Implementing the accounting system and supporting with finance, accounting and treasury activities.

Compliance Lead - Wal-Mart - Vaughan/Aurora, ON

(2023-07 - 2025-05)

• Collaborated with all organizational levels, including Store Management and Market Management, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Educated employees and managers on compliance programs and procedures.
• Served as Safety Lead, responsible for overall safety involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitored compliance controls across the facility, identified root causes, and drove corrective actions and continuous improvement to strengthen trust with customers, employees, stakeholders, and regulatory entities.
• Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance checklists related to food safety, policies and procedures, and general safety.
• Managed training programs, work orders, accident files, and investigations.

Finance Specialist - Jacobs Latin America - Remote

(2019-06 - 2023-06)

• Led, reviewed and approved budget proposals for multiple regional projects.
• Assessed all projects to track investment completions and keep respective stakeholders informed.

Internal Control Specialist - Cargill - Costa Rica

(2017-10 - 2018-10)

• Implemented the company's Internal Control Framework, including training, policy and procedure reviews, documentation of high-risk financial controls, and resolution of identified issues or gaps.
• Carried out regular risk assessments and control framework evaluations.
• Tested financial controls in high-risk areas to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Regularly performed risk assessments and control framework evaluations, improving compliance consistency across business units.

Compliance Lead (Contract) - IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator) - Toronto, ON

(2016-05 - 2017-04)

• Executed in collaboration with third-party audit vendors (e.g., EY, Bronson Consulting, and BDO) audit assessments ensuring local electricity distributors complied with program rules and regulations.
• Managed investigations identifying non-compliance with IESO program rules and regulations by third-party contractors.
• Provided support for internal and external customer inquiries related to compliance, financial issues, and contractual breaches— often resulting in resolution of contractual breaches and prevention of financial penalties.

Risk & Compliance Manager - GlaxoSmithKline Costa Rica

(2011-01 - 2015-09)

• Implemented the risk and compliance program across multiple Latin American markets.
• Partnered with organization leaders, Global Compliance, Audit and Assurance, and other support functions to establish an integrated ERM process across accounting departments.
• Proactively evaluated and managed risks and conducted self-audit reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Chaired Risk and Compliance Board Meetings (RMCB) to review current and potential risks and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Implemented and monitored the Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABAC) Program, including training staff.
• Ensured internal controls were properly designed, implemented, and maintained.
• Reviewed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the business, producing new SOPs for credit cards, travel and entertainment, and HCP/HCO payments.
• Led investigations into allegations of corruption, harassment, and policy non-compliance.
• Managed regional audit reviews end-to-end and follow-up, review audit findings, including action plan implementation, and actively participate in defining remediation strategies as applicable.

Financial Manager - GlaxoSmithKline Honduras

(2006-08 - 2010-12)

• Directed monthly and annual budgeting, forecasting, and latest estimate processes.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly variance reports against budget and forecast, recommending corrective actions.
• Oversaw all finance functions, including P2P, O2C, inventories, fixed assets, general ledger, cash flow, capitalization, and supported month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepared financial reports, financial statements, and cash flow statements for senior management.
• Reconciled balance sheet and statement of operations accounts, investigated discrepancies, and ensured resolution.
• Served as Contract Manager and Legal Representative for the company, acting as the main liaison with internal departments and external entities.
• Acted as primary contact during audits conducted by PwC and the Regional Office, ensuring timely remediation of non-compliance issues and assisted in preparing audit working papers and coordinating external and internal audits.
• Led the development and implementation of internal financial controls across business areas.
• Collaborated with finance and management teams to implement new policies and procedures.
• Trained staff to ensure compliance with accounting systems.

MBA - Finance Concentration - UNITEC Honduras

BBA - Accounting & Business Administration - Harding University