Liset Dos Ramos Perez
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over 20 years of experience across Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Financial Operations and External Audit. Recognised for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity and a proactive approach to problem-solving, combined with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across teams. Committed to delivering accurate financial results, improving processes and supporting business objectives while continuously developing professionally. Seeking opportunities that offer both career growth and the ability to maintain a healthy balance between professional achievement and family life.
Overview
19
19
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Supervisor -AR
DSTNCT Group Ltd
London
2024.04 - 2026.07
- Lead the Accounts Receivable function for a business generating more than £1.55 million in monthly turnover, ensuring effective credit control, strong financial governance and healthy cash flow across the organisation.
- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of 2,100+ customer invoices each month across 320+ active client contracts, consistently meeting client-specific billing requirements and contractual deadlines.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive aged debtor reporting, producing weekly Top 20 At-Risk Debtors reports for the Finance Director to support collection strategies, reduce aged debt and improve cash flow forecasting.
- Strengthened collaboration between Finance, Sales, Operations and Contract Management teams to investigate and resolve complex billing discrepancies, accelerating invoice resolution and improving collection performance.
- Drove continuous improvements to Accounts Receivable processes, enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening financial controls and improving the accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and debt collection activities.
- Extended support to the organisation's UAE Accounts Receivable operations, promoting consistent financial processes, compliance and best practice across multiple business locations.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships through proactive communication, ensuring the prompt resolution of invoicing queries and delivering a high standard of customer service that supported timely payments and long-term client satisfaction.
- Full-time (35 hours)
Accounts Assistant
DSTNCT Group Ltd
London
2018.06 - 2024.03
- Played a pivotal role in supporting the finance function of a rapidly growing business, taking ownership of key activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Payroll Administration and Financial Operations while continuously adapting processes to support business expansion.
- Successfully managed the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle for a diverse supplier base of approximately 60% regular suppliers and 40% one-off vendors, overseeing supplier onboarding, purchase order creation, invoice processing, statement reconciliations and weekly payment runs through Xero, while ensuring compliance with client-specific procurement requirements and agreed payment terms.
- Strengthened the Accounts Receivable function by maintaining accurate customer accounts, performing regular account reconciliations and proactively monitoring outstanding balances, contributing to 78% of customer accounts being maintained within agreed credit terms.
- Managed the company's invoice financing (factoring) facility through effective liaison with customers and banking representatives, ensuring timely reconciliations and supporting healthy cash flow.
- Ensured the accurate and timely submission of invoices through the ARIBA Network for key strategic clients, maintaining compliance with customer-specific billing requirements and minimising payment delays.
- Supported the delivery of a complex monthly payroll for a workforce of 280 employees, accurately processing variable working hours and multiple pay rates through the integration of Ezitracker, PeopleHR and Sage 50 Payroll as part of wider finance responsibilities.
- Produced financial reports, account reconciliations and product cost analysis to support management with informed commercial and operational decision-making.
- Contributed to the implementation and continuous improvement of finance processes by supporting data migration, systems enhancements and process documentation for the successful rollout of Salesforce and other finance initiatives.
Treasury and Accounts Receivables Manager
G3 Logística
Caracas
2016.12 - 2017.07
- Successfully implemented of different treasury, accounts payables and account receivables activities through the SAP Business One Client system. Including process descriptions and parameterisations into the system.
- Efficient management of Net Working Capital (NWC) with 60% of payment times (DPO) and 30% receivables aging (DBO). Through the implementation massive and scheduled payments to suppliers, accounts reconciliations, and dedicated communication and monitoring of account receivables aging. Created monthly cash reports focused in the sales projects and cost-related.
Treasury and Accounts Payables Manager
DHL Global Forwarding
Caracas
2009.03 - 2016.12
- Significant optimising of the relationship with the financial institutions both locally and abroad. Diversification of the active and passive financial products. Improving the Cash Flow position.
- Successfully fulfilment of 100% intercompany debt payment through investments and currency purchases in a Country with important foreign currency exchange restrictions.
- Efficient execution of the implementation of Business Service Centre (BSC) located in Colombia (2013) and in India (2016). Achieving an effective fulfilment of the established project schedule, the consequent restructuring of the Treasury and AP department, and important improvement and modernisation of the treasury and account payables processes.
Product and Sales Controller
DHL Global Forwarding
Caracas
2008.07 - 2009.03
- Produced analytical reports monitoring container demurrage charges for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients, supporting commercial decision-making within Venezuela's leading logistics and freight forwarding company.
- Analysed demurrage costs, profitability and customer-specific charging arrangements, providing management with actionable insights to optimise revenue recovery and improve financial performance.
- Maintained accurate recording and reconciliation of demurrage transactions, ensuring billing integrity, financial accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Monitored demurrage profitability trends and collaborated with Sales and Operations teams to identify opportunities to improve cost recovery, pricing strategies and customer account performance.
External Auditor Senior - Level
PwC Venezuela
Caracas
2003.09 - 2008.04
- Progressed from Audit Assistant Level I to Senior External Auditor (Level III) through outstanding performance, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, analytical capability and the ability to successfully manage increasingly complex audit engagements.
- Planned, coordinated and delivered external audit assignments for organisations across a broad range of industries, including banking, construction, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and PwC's global audit methodology.
- Led audit teams throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, supervision, review of working papers and preparation of reports for engagement managers and partners.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis, evaluated internal controls and reviewed business processes to identify operational risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for process improvement.
- Built strong professional relationships with clients at all organisational levels, from operational teams to senior management, facilitating effective communication, issue resolution and successful delivery of audit engagements.
- Prepared comprehensive audit documentation, management reports and recommendations for senior leadership, supporting informed business decisions and regulatory compliance.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Management
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - International Management
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Production Management
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Managerial Training
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Financial Management
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 2009.09 - 2012.07
Bachelor's Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad Metropolitana
VE 1999.09 - 2004.07
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Account reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Cash handling experience
- Debt collection practices
- Financial analysis
- Audit procedures
- Excel proficiency
- Sage software
- Process improvement
- Client relations
- Client engagement
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
- Time efficiency
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
English Proficient
Portuguese essentials
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
- UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés, Volunteer Tutor – School of Business Administration and Accounting, 2003-04, 2003-07, Volunteer tutor for the Accounting and Cost Accounting course as part of the UCAB–UEN Educational Project (Felipe Fermín Paúl Programme), providing academic support and mentoring to undergraduate students while promoting the development of accounting and financial management skills.
- AcadeMy Training - Kensington and Chelsea Borough, 2017-11, AcadeMy Training - Volunteer Training Certificate
Know more about me
I believe that success is built on continuous learning, curiosity and a genuine commitment to helping others. Whether developing new professional skills, improving financial processes or supporting colleagues, I am always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.
Outside of work, my greatest achievement is being a mother. Balancing family life with a demanding finance career has taught me resilience, adaptability and effective time management, qualities that I bring to every role. I aim to be recognised not only as a dependable finance professional who delivers results, but also as someone who acts with integrity, kindness and respect in everything I do.
Timeline
Finance Supervisor -AR
DSTNCT Group Ltd
2024.04 - 2026.07
Accounts Assistant
DSTNCT Group Ltd
2018.06 - 2024.03
Treasury and Accounts Receivables Manager
G3 Logística
2016.12 - 2017.07
Master's Degree - Business Management
Universidad Metropolitana
2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - International Management
Universidad Metropolitana
2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Production Management
Universidad Metropolitana
2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Managerial Training
Universidad Metropolitana
2009.09 - 2012.07
Advanced Studies Diploma - Financial Management
Universidad Metropolitana
2009.09 - 2012.07
Treasury and Accounts Payables Manager
DHL Global Forwarding
2009.03 - 2016.12
Product and Sales Controller
DHL Global Forwarding
2008.07 - 2009.03
External Auditor Senior - Level
PwC Venezuela
2003.09 - 2008.04
Bachelor's Degree - Public Accounting
Universidad Metropolitana
1999.09 - 2004.07