Alejandro Silva

Treasurer
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Professional Overview

Alejandro Silva is an accomplished financial professional with over 10 years of experience in treasury, accounting, and business process development. As the Treasurer at Viakable, he is responsible for managing the company's financial assets, mitigating risks, and ensuring efficient cash flow and liquidity.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Treasurer, Viakable (2023-06-01 to Present)

• Oversee all treasury operations, including cash management, foreign exchange, and investment strategies

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance financial controls and risk management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting and decision-making

• Spearhead initiatives to improve working capital management and reduce the company's cost of capital

Career Progression

Treasury Coordinator, Finsa - Experience. Innovation. Development (2021-08-01 to 2023-05-01)

• Streamlined treasury processes and implemented best practices to enhance efficiency and transparency

• Played a key role in managing the company's liquidity and foreign exchange exposures

• Contributed to the development of financial models and forecasting tools to support strategic decision-making

Accounting Process Developer, Genpact (2019-03-01 to 2021-08-01)

• Designed and implemented improvements to the company's accounting processes, resulting in increased accuracy and faster cycle times

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address pain points in the record-to-report cycle

• Developed and delivered training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the accounting team

Record to Report-Intercompany, GE (2017-01-01 to 2019-03-01)

• Played a key role in the implementation of a new intercompany accounting system, contributing to the successful transition and data migration

• Improved the efficiency and accuracy of intercompany reconciliations, reducing the risk of errors and discrepancies

Academic Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Areas of Expertise

• Treasury management

• Cash flow optimization

• Foreign exchange and risk mitigation

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Accounting process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Stakeholder management

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the implementation of a new treasury management system at Viakable, leading to a 20% reduction in manual processing time

• Developed and implemented a cash forecasting model that improved the company's ability to anticipate liquidity needs, resulting in a 15% reduction in overdraft fees

• Played a key role in the successful integration of a newly acquired subsidiary at Finsa, ensuring a seamless transition of financial operations

Conclusion

With his comprehensive expertise in treasury management, accounting processes, and cross-functional collaboration, Alejandro Silva is a valuable asset to Viakable. His strategic approach and commitment to continuous improvement have consistently delivered tangible results, positioning him as a trusted financial leader in the industry.