Omar Ruiz
About Omar Ruiz
Omar Ruiz serves as the Director of Finance Control at Datagran, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations in Colombia.
Work at Datagran
Omar Ruiz has been serving as the Director of Finance Control at Datagran since 2018. In this role, he provides essential accounting and financial information that supports strategic and investment decisions. He ensures compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) in the delivery of financial information. His responsibilities include maintaining updated accounting processes and providing technical guidance on cost and expense control for the business group.
Education and Expertise
Omar Ruiz holds a degree in Contador Publico from Universidad de La Salle, which he completed from 1996 to 2002. He furthered his education with a specialization in gerencia y administracion tributaria from Universidad Externado de Colombia in 2003. Additionally, he completed a specialization in Finanzas at Universidad Santo Tomás from 2011 to 2012. His educational background equips him with the knowledge necessary for effective financial management and compliance.
Background
Prior to his current role at Datagran, Omar Ruiz held various positions in finance. He worked as Chief Financial Officer at Barbara & Frick from 2015 to 2018 and at Saatchi & Saatchi from 2013 to 2015. He also served as Financial Controller at JWT from 2009 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Docente at Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino in 2008. His diverse experience in finance and education contributes to his current expertise.
Achievements
Omar Ruiz has a proven track record in financial management and control. He supports budget management, rolling forecasts, and capital allocation processes with precise accounting information. He is skilled in identifying failures, deviations, and opportunities for improvement within accounting processes. His ability to provide timely financial insights has been instrumental in supporting strategic decisions across the organizations he has worked with.