Ximena Vidal Torres
Arkansas City,AR
Summary
Certified Accountant | SOX/FCPA experience in Consumer Products (Big Four: PwC & KPMG). Leadership in Controls Improvement, IFRS/US GAAP. I seek to lead process transformation and automation, contributing my expertise and ethical values. Motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented. Qualified [Desired Position] with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Walmart Inc.
01.2026 - Current
- Manages the preparation of annual budget activities by reviewing the preliminary budgets for Finance and support departments; analyzing and consolidating preliminary budgets; providing recommendations to senior management for final budget approval; and preparing annual budget report presented to senior management. Executed multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing performance barriers; providing resources; measuring progress; adjusting performance; and developing contingency plans. Oversees financial reports, balance sheet accounts, and financial audits for business areas by analyzing financial data; comparing data with third party information, budgets, or actual results; researching and reviewing research of balance sheet account variances; discussing business impacts to the profit and loss within accounting rules (for example, generally accepted accounting principles); ensuring audits are managed for timelines and accuracy; and facilitating the relationship between team, internal customers, and external specialists.
Commercial and Operational Controller Manager - Finance
Walmart Chile S.A.
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed the inventory and ecommerce, accounts payable, allowances/rebate, payment methods, and banking processes based on policies and procedures developed and implemented during his tenure.
- Maintained the continuity of end-to-end processes related to the design and implementation of controls and their presentation in the financial statements.
- Identify risks, communicate impacts, and, in parallel, design controls in a collaborative effort with the Company's various areas, including primarily Tech, Legal, Tax, and Compliance.
- Responsible for the Inventory and Ecommerce, Accounts Payable, Allowances/Rebate, Payment Methods, and Banking processes, ensuring their continuity based on Policies and Procedures developed and implemented during his tenure.
- Solid experience working with shared service centers, monitoring service quality, and proposing improvements to the KPIs defined by process.
- Identified risks, communicated impacts, and designed controls collaboratively with Tech, Legal, Tax, and Compliance teams.
- Lead a team of 10 employees in Chile.
Assistant Manager of Transactional Processes - Finance
Walmart Chile S.A.
05.2014 - 12.2023
- Led automation of complex transactional processes to enhance accuracy and reduce processing time.
- Implemented internal controls to mitigate risks.
- Improved the efficiency of operational processes.
- Designed and implemented new procedures to streamline workflows and ensure compliance.
- Managed continuous improvement projects focused on optimizing vendor master and accounts payable processes.
- Led a team of 15 employees in Chile.
- Main processes led: Vendor Master, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Leases, Corporate Accounting (Provisions), expedited resolution of disputes raised by Suppliers, and Quality Assurance Allowances process.
Head of Internal Audit
Molymet - Molibdenos y Metales S.A.
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Planning, coordinating, executing, and controlling audits, supervising a four-person team.
- Managed budgeted hours against actual hours for each assignment to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Developed Risk Matrices identifying critical processes and subprocesses within business cycles to prioritize audit focus.
- Preparing audit reports, submitted directly to the CEO.
- Implementing improvements to the audit process, incorporating the use of IT specialists.
- Coordinating the systems auditor's tasks, supporting reviews that required audit test automation.
- Streamlined audit processes by integrating IT specialists to enhance effectiveness and accuracy.
- Led internal audit teams to assess risk management and ensure compliance with regulations.
Audit Manager
PwC
10.2006 - 10.2011
- Led comprehensive audits in compliance with regulations of Superintendency of Securities and Insurance and PCAOB for retail sector, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Contributed to issuance of 20F annual reports for Chilean companies with ADRs in the United States, enhancing financial reporting quality.
- Diagnosed differences between IFRS and local GAAP for companies listed on Santiago Stock Exchange, providing actionable insights for financial alignment.
- Experience with prominent clients such as Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU), Smurfit Kappa de Chile S.A., La Marmite Productos Alimenticios Ltda., and Sinergía Inmobiliaria S.A., among others.
Senior Auditor
KPMG
10.2003 - 09.2006
- Conducted senior audit activities, demonstrating solid professional growth.
- Gained consulting experience with national and international public companies, including US-listed firms.
- Managed large volumes of data using specialized tools to support audit processes.
- Developed consulting experience for national and international public companies (including US-listed companies).
- Led and trained specialized audit teams, serving notable clients such as Siemens S.A., Methanex Chile Limited, Viña Concha y Toro S.A., AGA S.A., and Henkel Chile S.A.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Auditing
Universidad De Concepción
Concepcion, Chile01.2002
English Language
The New England School of English
Boston, EEUU01-2023
Skills
- IFRS and USGAAP accounting
- Collaborative networking
- Financial reporting
- Transactional process management
- Process automation
- Strategic decision-making
- Team leadership
- Employee engagement
- Process automation
- Agility to adapt to changing scenarios
- Effective communication and empathy
- Financial reporting
Certification
AI+Fundamentals, Google, Jun 2026
Languages
English
Interests
Trekking, Volleyball, Ride a bicycle
Timeline
Senior Manager
Walmart Inc.
01.2026 - Current
Commercial and Operational Controller Manager - Finance
Walmart Chile S.A.
01.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager of Transactional Processes - Finance
Walmart Chile S.A.
05.2014 - 12.2023
Head of Internal Audit
Molymet - Molibdenos y Metales S.A.
11.2011 - 04.2014
Audit Manager
PwC
10.2006 - 10.2011
Senior Auditor
KPMG
10.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Auditing
Universidad De Concepción
English Language
The New England School of English