Crista Sofía Fallas Berrocal, MBA

Experience

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  KPMG Costa Rica

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  - Secured a permanent position with KPMG Advisory Services in Costa Rica at the remarkable age of 18, undertaking the pivotal role of external accountant for prominent national and international entities such as BAUER and Spirit Airlines.- Daily Reporting of Journal and Adjusting Entries: Executed meticulous daily reporting, ensuring the accuracy of journal entries and adjustments, a crucial aspect of maintaining financial precision.- Support to Senior Accountant on Financial Statement Consolidation: Collaborated seamlessly with senior accountants, providing essential support in the meticulous process of financial statement consolidation, contributing to comprehensive and accurate reporting.- Filing of Costa Rican Tax Forms: Demonstrated proficiency in navigating the intricate landscape of Costa Rican tax regulations, ensuring timely and accurate filing of tax forms for compliance.- Monthly Financial Reporting to Customers: Orchestrated the monthly financial reporting process for clients, delivering clear and insightful reports that facilitated informed decision-making and fostered transparent communication with stakeholders. Show less

  • Financial Accountant

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Accountant (Professional Internship)

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Harding University

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Acted as a group leader and coordinator for the IT office assistant group performing the following functions:- Training the new employees - Keeping track of the work performed by the group- Segregating functions for the job to be performed accurately and with quality Performed as a customer service assistant, at the Harding University's IT office, giving assistance to faculty staff on getting help from the technicians in charge

  • IT Office Assistant Coordinator

    Jan 2017 - May 2018

  • IT Office Assistant

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Aramark Refreshment Services

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Peer to Peer Advertising Agent

  Acted as a peer to peer advertising agent, selling meal plans for the Harding University cafeteria and food court

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  EY

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  - Elevated my role as a financial analyst to international projects, earning consistent "Gold Standard" feedback from managers for exceptional performance.- Valuation and Business Modeling: Applied advanced techniques to analyze and model diverse business scenarios, contributing to strategic decision-making.- Goodwill Impairment and ARO Analysis: Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating and addressing Goodwill Impairment and Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) complexities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.- Fixed Assets Valuation: Specialized in determining the fair value of fixed assets, combining meticulous analysis with industry knowledge to provide precise and insightful valuations. Show less

  • Associate II Financial Analyst - Valuation, Modeling & Economics

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Financial Analyst - Valuation, Modeling & Economics

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
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  VMware

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2024

  - Lead full close process, overseeing system functions, deferral reviews, applied seamless holds application/releases and ensured no SOX deficiencies are identified from new processes implemented during the quarter. - Conducted fair value allocation analysis and owned monthly/quarterly checklists to guarantee financial accuracy and compliance.- Owned intercompany accounting analysis, implementing precise financial entries that significantly enhanced financial transparency. Spearheaded SEC reporting efforts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.- Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) owning the meticulous preparation of financial reporting and disclosure requirements essential for 10Q and 10K filings. Played a key role in maintaining high standards for financial reporting, contributing to the company's credibility with stakeholders.- Lead system data reviews, including revenue impact analyses such as relative allocations, imbalance schedule reviews, and related party attributes.- Actively participated as SME and peer trainer in UAT RevStream 5x revenue system testing to support VMware SaaS transformation initiatives on their SaaS and Subscription Commerce (SSC) Platform. Ensured the system's adaptability to evolving business needs, maintaining peak performance during critical business transformations. - Engaged collaboratively with various departments to drive excellence in the process of Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) reviews for software and hardware. Focused not only on precision but also on ensuring completeness at every stage. By fostering interdepartmental cooperation, played a pivotal role in optimizing RMA workflows and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.- Played a pivotal role as a PST SME, building and providing invaluable reporting presentations to upper management during the transformative Broadcom/VMware acquisition. Show less - Assisted period-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, BS and PL flux analyses, and presentations to management- Owned intercompany accounting analysis and corresponding financial entries and SEC reporting- Supported with preparation of various reporting and disclosure requirements for 10Q and 10K filings- Reviewed system data by reviewing various revenue impact analyses (i.e. relative allocations, imbalance schedule reviews, related party attributes, etc)- Participated in RevStream 5x system testing related to change requests, enhancements and M&A activities Show less

  • Senior Revenue Analyst

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Financial Analyst

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2022
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  Intel Corporation

  Apr 2024 - now

  Intel Foundry Services Revenue Analyst