Grazia Oliva

Compliance | Finance | Capital Budget

Contabilidad / Finanzas

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Acerca de Grazia Oliva:

I am a master’s in business administration by INCAE Business School, a program conducted entirely in English, passionate for finance, strategy and organizational management. I previously worked as a corporate, tax and labor lawyer providing personalized counseling to dissect complex legal issues, conduct thorough research, and insightful recommendations in the corporate-tax-labor industry. With more than 5 years of experience, I’m known for maintaining high-quality services and being a proactive, high goal-oriented professional, with strong team-work orientation.

Experiencia

Professional Experience:

Company: Marinasol

Position: Legal Advisor
(April 2021 – December 2022)

Conduct due diligence for major financing. Collaborated with leading banks and Coordinated effectively with multiple departments (Finance, Accounting, Operations, Production, Human Resources, Quality, Logistics, IT) to streamline the due diligence process, ensuring timely and accurate information collection.
Ensure legal compliance and corporate governance. Reviewed and updated company policies and procedures to align with relevant corporate and labor laws, specializing in corporate and labor law.
Draft and review contracts. Handled contract drafting and review for Marinasol and its related companies, ensuring thorough follow-up and coordination with various departments including Finance, Accounting, Operations, Production, Human Resources, Quality, Logistics, and IT.
Coordinate with notaries. Managed the updating of the minutes book for the General Meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors for Marinasol and its related companies.
Performed comprehensive legal research on national legislation to support company operations and compliance efforts.
Negotiated effectively with the Union, maintaining constant communication and fostering a positive relationship, which resulted in smoother labor relations and fewer disputes.

Company: IntroCept
Position: Business Development Associate
(November 2018 – July 2019)

I worked in the headquarters located in Sydney, Australia, utilizing local market insights to drive business development initiatives.
Cultivated and nurtured external relationships with partners and within the ecosystem, overseeing strategic partnerships of varying scales.
Spearheaded negotiations for potential partnerships and managed renewals/expansions, garnering alignment among internal and external executives.
Collaborated with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple regions to incubate, launch, enhance, and scale new features and user experiences.
Specialized in Digital Marketing strategies.
Conducted market research and contributed to sales strategy development.

Company: Transportes Olisac
Position: Business Development Specialist (Transportation)
(June 2016 – June 2017)

Identified growth opportunities and diversification strategies within the transportation industry.
Identified potential risks for the business and develop strategies to mitigate them (contingency planning).
Ensured the trucking business operates in compliance with transportation and logistics regulation.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers and other partners.
Established effective communication channels with clients to keep them informed about their shipments, delivery schedules, and any relevant updates.
Worked closely with clients to understand their unique transportation needs and develop customized solutions to meet those requirements.
Developed strategies to retain existing customers and increase their lifetime value to the business.
Developed partnership with other small trucking companies to acquire better contracts.

Company: Deloitte & Touche S.R.L
Position: Legal Assistant
(August 2014 – May 2016)

Reviewed financial statements and participated in tax audits, contributing to the accuracy of clients' fiscal annual reports.
Advised clients on international tax planning, legal compliance, and annual taxpayer declarations.
Participating in representation of clients in disputes with the Tax Authority, drafting briefs, appeals, and legal research.
Maintained constant communication with Deloitte branches in other countries, enhancing cross-border tax advisory services, visiting clients to review internal documentation, ensuring thoroughness in tax audits.
Assisted in drafting detailed reports and legal documents for clients, supporting their tax compliance and planning needs.