Roderic Cardales

Accounting and finance professional with 20+ years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial consolidation, auditing, accounting operations, and business management. Proven experience with multinational organizations and supervising accounting and administrative teams of 8–10 employees. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAGE, QuickBooks, financial statements, forecasting, intercompany accounting, and management reporting.

Bilingual

English/Spanish professional with an MBA in Finance and CPA credentials.

General Manager at GB ENERGY MANAGEMENT S. DE R.L. (2015-01 – Present)

• Lead accounting, financial, and operational activities for the Panama office.
• Review and consolidate financial statements and oversee accounting controls and accounts payable.
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial information for management decision-making.
• Supervise accounting and administrative personnel and coordinate intercompany and holding-company activities.
• Monitor financial performance and support commercial and operational decision-making.

Accounting Manager at CERVECERÍA NACIONAL – SAB MILLER (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Reviewed monthly financial statements and accounting reports.
• Supervised accounts payable, tax-related accounting, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets.
• Supported financial consolidation of Panama entities.

Accounting Supervisor at AHI PANAMA, S. DE R.L. / ACE HARDWARE INTERNATIONAL (2012-01 – 2014-12)

• Reviewed financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Supervised tax-related accounting activities and prepared cash flow and sales forecasts.

Audit Manager at ALVAREZ Y CARRASCO / KRESTON INTERNATIONAL (2011-01 – 2012-12)

• Planned and supervised audit engagements and reviewed accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements and income tax information for companies across multiple industries.

Financial Analyst at 3M PANAMA (2010-01 – 2011-12)

• Reviewed financial statements, accounts payable, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets.
• Performed financial analysis supporting management reporting.

Accountant at 3M PANAMA PACIFICO (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Prepared financial statements and reviewed AP, AR, intercompany sales, and fixed assets.
• Analyzed budget versus year-to-date results.

Accountant at ADIDAS LATIN AMERICA, S.A. (2006-01 – 2009-12)

• Managed accounts payable, invoice processing, fixed assets, payroll, and prepaid expenses.
• Supported retail finance covering sales, purchases, inventory, payroll, budgets, CAPEX, AP, and financial statements.

Audit Staff at KPMG PANAMA (2003-01 – 2006-12)

• Performed audit procedures and financial analysis for major multinational and local companies.
• Participated in financial statement audits, process reviews, and due diligence engagements.

Accounting Assistant at ASOCIACIÓN PANAMEÑA DE CRÉDITO (2000-01 – 2004-12)

• Managed accounts payable and supported financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, payroll, and billing.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance – Universidad Interamericana (2012-01)

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting – Universidad de Panamá (2006-01)

Bilingual Business & Accounting High School Diploma – Instituto Panamericano (I.P.A.)