Jean Phi Cebollero

Experience

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  Kevane Grant Thornton

  Feb 2002 - Sept 2003

  Tax Specialist/Auditor

  Provided audit and tax support for large CPA firm. Prepared corporate annual reports, municipal tax licenses, exempt organizations reports, income tax returns, property tax returns, etc. Supported external audit engagements that include evaluation of managerial practices to ensure compliance with state statutes and internal regulations. Drafted and reviewed financial statements, management letters, and all other required communications. Notable Accomplishments:• Received recognition as Tax Intern of the Year for 2002 class out of five interns. • $100,000 savings for client's property tax return as a result of identifying opportunity to implement change in assets depreciation method. Show less

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  Westernbank

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2006

  Business Development Manager/Branch Manager

  Selected to oversee business development and branch operations supporting $200 million commercial loan portfolio. Analyzed and recommended loan applications from new and existing clients to Commercial Credit Committee. Evaluated and minimized loan delinquency and account overdrafts. Accountable for regulatory compliance, policies & procedures, due diligence, and client relations. Recruited, trained, and developed 10 employees. Notable Accomplishments:• Increased loan portfolio by $50 million in net annual growth from deposits and loans by developing financial relations of existing clients and identifying opportunities with new clients.• Maintained loan portfolio delinquency of less than 1% by identifying credit risks on underwriting of new loans and collecting past due payments from clients. Show less

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  Scherrer Hernandez & Co. (Now BDO Puerto Rico)

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2009

  Business Consulting Senior

  Managed consulting engagements for private companies and government agencies related to: SOX audit of financial institutions, litigation support, fraud prevention, process improvement, enterprise risk assessment, business valuations, etc. Led engagement teams ranging in size from 2-10 consultants. Created audit and consulting programs and reports. Supervised, trained, and developed staff auditors and consultants.Notable Accomplishments:• $100+ million in property and equipment successfully recounted that was previously misstated on financial statements by leading team of 10 staff auditors / consultants to track inventory levels across 50+ different locations.• Identified $28+ million in savings to clients by analyzing real estate valuations, current market rates, present value cash flows, and other financial information for litigation support assessments.• Saved $20 million for client in over accrual of Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses by analyzing historical data, industry benchmarks, and changing calculation methodology.• Averted penalties resulting from non-compliance by leading team of auditors to improve SOX documentation and establish internal controls to minimize financial, operational and fraud risks. • Reduced payroll processing time by 50%+ and municipal license tax collection process time by 25% by performing risk assessment and analysis for ERP system, recommending changes to maximize system utilization. Show less

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  Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2012

  President's Advisor

  Served as Advisor to President responsible for identifying liquidity needs of public corporations. Analyzed debt financing strategies for operational savings and capital improvement programs. Developed and implemented fiscal stabilization plans to improve operations, internal controls, and financial position of public corporations. Accountable for process improvements, public-private partnerships, strategic planning, and contract negotiations for numerous energy projects. Evaluated infrastructure alternatives for delivery of natural gas to power plants.Notable Accomplishments:• $9 billion budget for Government of Puerto Rico and agencies completed, generating reduction of $100+ million in operational expenses by identifying debt repayment, legal settlements, and rent components for budget.• Secured bond issuances of $1+ billion and restructured debt by analyzing / structuring transactions, reviewing IPOs, and presenting and obtaining marketable ratings from credit rating agencies.• Executed $750+ million infrastructure project by identifying needs, maximizing available space, and implementing 21st century technology to improve academic performance across 80+ public schools. • Implemented $60 million budget with 3% YOY reduction by analyzing budgets submitted by department heads and recommending reduction or elimination of unnecessary amounts.• $50+ million identified in cost savings for professional service contracts realized by analyzing and comparing contract rates with industry benchmarks to recommend reduction of contract amounts or denial.• $30 million in short-term savings realized for power utility company by heading performance improvement assessment that included changes in procurement process, customer service, and capital improvement program.• Procured and negotiated $1+ billion in fuel oil contracts and secured savings of approximately $20 million by changing pricing methodology and increasing supplier participation across procurement process. Show less

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  Citi

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  AML Operations Analyst

  Conduct research utilizing internal and external public and private databases to analyze transactions. Perform the analysis employing designated tools to identify patterns, risks and anomalies on transactions. Search and investigate potential negative media on clients and/or counterparties. Document the analysis referencing key facts uncovered in the research and identified in the analysis process. Finalize an appropriate conclusion based upon the research and activity.•Analyzed over 2,000 AML cases for institutional and consumer clients from different countries in Latin America . Show less

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  White & Case LLP

  Sept 2016 - now

  • Manager Partner Compensation

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Partner Compensation Supervisor

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Partner Compensation Specialist

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2021