Mauricio Aguinaga, Cia, Crma, Cfe, Cpa
About Mauricio Aguinaga, Cia, Crma, Cfe, Cpa
Mauricio Aguinaga serves as the Head of Business Finance and Regional Finance Lead at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance, having held various roles in notable firms such as EY and SERTECPET®, and has played a significant role in obtaining ISO 37001 certification for an Oil & Gas services company.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Mauricio Aguinaga serves as the Head of Business Finance and Regional Finance Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2020. He operates from Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. In this role, he is responsible for evaluating significant adjustments for Financial Statements to ensure compliance with USGAAP and IFRS. Additionally, Aguinaga is part of the Ecuador Leadership Team, where he contributes to strategic decisions for the Ecuadorian operation.
Previous Experience at EY
Mauricio Aguinaga has extensive experience with Ernst & Young (EY), where he held various roles from 2002 to 2012. He worked as an Audit Senior for four years, then transitioned to a Manager in Advisory Services for three years. Aguinaga also served as a Risk Experienced Senior for one year in Calgary, Canada. His work at EY focused on internal audit, risk projects, and compliance across multiple industries.
Career at SERTECPET®
Aguinaga worked at SERTECPET® as the Manager of Corporate Internal Audit and Compliance from 2012 to 2020. In this position, he was involved in ensuring compliance and conducting internal audits within the organization. His tenure at SERTECPET® spanned eight years, during which he gained significant experience in corporate governance and risk management.
Educational Background
Mauricio Aguinaga studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, where he earned a degree in Accounting, achieving the title of Contador Público Autorizado from 1997 to 2013. He also studied Business Administration and Management, General, obtaining the title of Ingeniero Comercial con Especialización en Finanzas from 1997 to 2003. His education provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and compliance.
Achievements in Certification
Aguinaga played a key role in obtaining the ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems certification for an Oil & Gas Services Industrial and EPC Company. This achievement highlights his expertise in compliance and risk management within the industry, demonstrating his capability to implement effective management systems.