KELLY SALAMANCA
BRISBANE,QLD
Summary
Motivated and highly skilled Public Accountant with several years of practical experience in managing accounting functions, taxation, payroll, and human resources, primarily in Colombia. Extensive expertise in administering international payroll operations, ensuring tax compliance, and optimizing HR processes. Proficient in integrating HR technologies and implementing regulatory frameworks, driving operational efficiency and organizational growth through strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SSr Analyst
MercadoLibre Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 3500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines across multiple countries.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Proficient in HR processes, employee benefits, and well-being program management.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Staff Nomina
KPMG Advisory, Tax & Legal S.A.S
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into Software.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Tax Assistant
KPMG Advisory, Tax & Legal S.A.S
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
Assistant Administrator
Colombiana de ingeniería Combi LTDA
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed purchasing, stocking and organizing inventory.
- Tracked expenses, processed invoices and completed other related accounting tasks.
- Maintained digital databases, physical files and area logs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
Education
Master of Science - Social And Business Development
University Externado De Colombia
Colombia04-2023
Associate of Science - Human Development Management &Corporate Well-being
University Externado De Colombia
Colombia01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University Politecnico Gran Colombiano
Colombia 11-2016
Skills
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Documentation and reporting
- Database management
- Audit support
- Research and analysis
- Deadline adherence
- Bookkeeping
Languages
English
Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureQuote
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
Michael Jordan
Software
SAP
Timeline
SSr Analyst
MercadoLibre Colombia
07.2020 - 09.2022
Staff Nomina
KPMG Advisory, Tax & Legal S.A.S
01.2016 - 06.2020
Tax Assistant
KPMG Advisory, Tax & Legal S.A.S
03.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Administrator
Colombiana de ingeniería Combi LTDA
08.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Social And Business Development
University Externado De Colombia
Associate of Science - Human Development Management &Corporate Well-being
University Externado De Colombia
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University Politecnico Gran Colombiano
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