Raquel Garita

Profesional with 11 years of experience in accounting, having worked in areas such as bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable, monthly closings, and journal entries. In each of my roles, I have focused on maintaining process quality, identifying improvement opportunities, and promoting task digitalization to optimize operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have transformed outdated and incomplete accounting records into accurate, up-to-date financial systems. This transformation has been crucial for enabling management to make informed and strategic financial decisions. To achieve this, I have implemented internal controls aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), digitized key processes, and ensured staff are informed about the improvements.

I consider myself an independent and efficient professional, qualities that I believe make me a strong candidate for your team.

Accounting and Administrative Officer  Rainforest Alliance — Remote | 01/2024 – 05/2025

• Full responsibility for the accounting cycle, IFRS-GAAP compliant financial reporting, tax filings, payroll, budget preparation, and regulatory compliance in Costa Rica.

 • Coordinated legal procedures with tax authorities, CCSS, SUGEF, INS, and managed changes in legal entity and representation. 

• Led a banking transition to centralize international operations and enhance eƯiciency. 

• Managed accruals for expenses and revenues, including monthly provisions and reconciliations. 

• Implemented amortization policies, transitional accounts, and improved expense reporting for corporate cards.

 • Tools used: NetSuite, Concur, ADP, Watchdog, Google Calendar

Accountant Microtec S.A. — San José | 02/2020 – 09/2023

• Recovered 95% of a delinquent accounts receivable portfolio older than 3 years via reconciliation, collection planning, and  dashboard alerts.

• Implemented credit policies and proactive collection monitoring using ClickUp.

• Managed fixed assets register, performed monthly depreciation, and ensured IFRS -GAAP compliance.

• Corrected ERP migration issues, reconciled fixed assets, and executed depreciation in Softland.

• Restructured accounts payable, auxiliary records, and monthly closings.

Accountant & Administrative Coordinator Asociación Misionera Hosanna — San José | 02/2015 – 01/2020

• Led full cleanup and organization of accounting records, including backlogs, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

 • Managed accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, payment scheduling, and provider follow-ups. 

• Processed payroll and social security reports, ensuring accurate and timely payments. 

• Designed collection policies in 3 phases, implemented expenditure controls, and cost center classification.

 • Handled institutional procedures with MOPT, JUPEMA, and municipal entities.

 • Recorded accruals for expenses and revenues, including deferred income and expenses, ensuring accurate period-end reporting.

 • Prepared internal budgets, forecasted cash flow, and monitored restricted fund allocations

Accounting Assistant Chatwoods S.A. — San José | 05/2014 – 02/2015

• Supported financial closings, intercompany transactions, auxiliary reports, and bank reconciliations.

•Contributed to the preparation of financial statements.       

Bachillerato en Contaduría Pública

Universidad Fidélitas / San Pedro, San José / 2018

Inglés B2

Intensa / ene. 2022 - mar. 2023

Diplomado en Gestión Administrativa 
Edutin Febrero 2023 

Licenciatura en Contaduría Pública

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