AML Analyst (Downtown Miami, United States)

Mara Silvia Rocha
Miami, FL 33179
marasrocha@msn.com


Multilingual executive with international and domestic experience in compliance and legal issues spanning money remittance services, public accounting and AML compliance.
Handled all accounting and financial matters, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Performed cost-benefit analysis.
Monitored over $550 million in money remittance transactions to ensure compliance with AML regulations.
Researched legal documents and applied for money remittance licenses in 11 states.
Excellent communicator, who presented recommendations that generated savings and profit.

BS, Public Communications: Marketing and Advertising – Faculdade Anhembi-Morumbi – São Paulo – Brazil.
English Language - University of Delaware, Newark, DE
English Language - Florida International University, Miami FL
Courses in BSA / AML Compliance
Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish

Global Money Remittance, Inc., 25 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 516, Miami, FL – November 2010 – Present 2/2002 – 11/2006
Compliance Analyst
Monitored daily money transfer transactions in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act and MSB.
Trained key personnel regarding compliance with AML regulations.
Analyzed transactions and prepared CTRs and SARs.
and implemented procedures to comply with anti-money laundering requirements.
Performed a risk assessment of transactions and agents.
Documented and retained compliance records.


Unlimited International Corp., ……………….. 7636 NE 4th Court - Miami, Fl 5/2008 – 10/2010
Operations Manager
Performed managerial office duties, as well as accounting functions using Design Manager software.
Responsible for purchasing orders, including goods from small items (Williams-Sonoma Group, Bloomingdale’s, Kravet) to large furniture items (Luminaire, Holly Hunt, and Driade to name a few);
Responsible for purchase orders placement, transportation and delivery, as well storage under climate control as part of loss prevention program.
Responsible for preparing invoices and US and International Customs documents for the exportation process.

Alliedbarton Security Services. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive,Suite 375-Miami, Fl
Office Administrator 1/2007 – 2/2008
Responsible for all office administration in one of the largest American owned security offices services company including accounting functions; Accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and control of employee time sheets.
Prepared weekly A/R reports and updates for the District Managers of Miami and Dade.
Manage and monitor month-end closing process and financial reports when asked.
Maintained the general ledger to ensure that transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Responsible for collection efforts to include the preparation and presentation of a collections report during the bi-weekly Florida Region A/R conference call.
Worked consistently with A/R follow-up by mailing past due notices and collection letters.
Maintained control of Employee Hourly Time Sheets by accurately entering payroll information for hourly employees in the system.
Effective management and ordering of office supplies and equipment such as security devices and cellular phones for office and sites.
Conducted verification of contracts compliance and vehicle costs.
Global Money Remittance, Inc., 1418 79th Street Causeway – North Bay Village, FL

Licensing Consultant 2/2004 – 11/2006
Responsible for the process of obtaining money transfer licenses for the company to operate in the states of TX, GA, NC, CT, NJ, MD, MS, VA, LA, AL and NV.
Ensured that all required state licenses and reports were prepared and/or renewed in a timely and effective manner.

Compliance Officer 12/2002 – 2/2004
Provided examiners with the company’s Policies and Procedures, Compliance Manual and Vendor’s Manual, as requested.
Worked with an external independent review group to correct deficiencies noted on the examination and updated compliance manuals as recommended.
Provided training on Bank Secrecy Act compliance to agents, vendors and employees.

Officer Manager 2/2002 – 12/2002
Handled daily control and reporting of a high volume of domestic and international wire transfers; responsible for transactions data entries into QuickBooks and for the accurate preparation of quarterly reports for the Florida Department of Banks.
Prepared new hire documentation.
Reviewed and translated contracts, compliance manuals and other documents.
Developed, managed and maintained effectively BSA requiring filing system.
Assisted the CPA in the preparation of Financial Reports.
Assisted the company responsible for the Payroll in all payroll requirements and issues.

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