Rafael Kon

Background

About Rafael Kon

Throughout the course of my career in finance and audit leadership, I have directed the full spectrum of business improvement and risk management initiatives from planning through completion and change management in different industries, from manufacturing to financial institutions including the consulting firm EY, Fiat Chrysler, Lafarge Holcim, TBC Corporation and Mitsubishi Power.As a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt I have positively impacted P&L performance and business resiliency, decreased enterprise risk and drove profitability. I leverage financial, operational and commercial solutions in North America and Latin America and champion the company's strategy. I have directly supported the turnaround of key markets, provided leadership on major CAPEX projects, founded corporate initiatives, and have coached and developed leaders.Globally oriented, I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.My skills include: Strategic Planning Accounting Principles Financial Consolidation & Reporting Data & Business Analytics Lean Manufacturing Project Management Professional Internal Controls Corporate Governance Compliance Talent Management and more. I hold multiple audit certifications, including the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).In addition, I am a volunteer board member at the IIA.