Roberto Barros
Expense Audit Team Lead @Boehringer Ingelheim
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WORK HISTORY
Expense Audit Team Lead @Boehringer Ingelheim
Buenos Aires Province, AR
I lead the Travel & Expense operations across eight Latin American countries, overseeing a team of seven direct reports and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and user satisfaction throughout the region. My role combines strategic oversight with hands-on process management, driving continuous improvement in expense reporting, travel policy adherence, and operational performance.Key responsibilities- Supervise and support a regional team managing travel and expense submissions, audits, and reimbursements- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and local tax regulations across LATAM markets- Monitor KPIs and SLAs, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to meet performance targets- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement) to align travel policies and expense procedures- Manage escalations and resolve complex issues related to expense claims, travel bookings, and system access- Lead monthly governance meetings, presenting operational metrics, issue logs, and improvement plans- Coordinate with global teams to standardize processes and support transitions or system upgrades.Achievements- Streamlined expense approval workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30%- Improved employee satisfaction scores through targeted training and support initiatives- Successfully led regional rollout of updated travel policy and digital expense tools.
EDUCATION
EUDE Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & HR
Universidad del CEMA
Project Management
University of Buenos Aires
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
Diplomacy, Human Resources Development
UADE Business School
Postgraduate Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
ABOUT ROBERTO BARROS
I am a professional with over nine years of experience leading financial processes in global corporate environments. Currently, I lead the Travel & Expense operations across eight Latin American countries at Boehringer Ingelheim, managing a regional team and ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. My focus includes overseeing audits, optimizing policy compliance, and monitoring key performance indicators to achieve consistent results.I am motivated by driving continuous improvement, fostering teamwork, and promoting active communication as fundamental pillars of organizational success. My core competencies include team leadership, audit support, agile project management, and key performance indicator reporting. I am currently pursuing an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Human Resources, reaffirming my commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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