Finance Manager

About

Senior executive with **+ years of international experience, at C level, in different industries.

Strong financial professional, skilled in strategic planning and leadership. Result-oriented and focused on creating value for different stakeholders. Foster team work and continuous improvement.

Recognized as a reliable person. Values: Commitment and integrity. Cultural Fluency.

Professional Experience

BARBOT Since Sep 2017

Financial Director

Reporting to the Board/Shareholders, responsible for Finance, Accounting, Tax, Reporting, Administrative and Human Resources of a paints & varnishes production and commercialization company

ZAHARA Group Sep 2016 - Sept 2017

Management Control and Financial Director

Reporting to the Holding’s Board and Business Unit’s CEOs, responsible for the companies in the field of Food-Industry (Bakery, Pastry) and Services Industry (Security, Cleaning, Maintenance, Transport, Project & Construction Management)

CONTIDIS Aug 2015 – Aug 2016

Financial Director / Controller

Reporting to the CFO, involved on the development of a new retail project (CANDANDO), responsible for:

Business Plan, Budgeting and Budget Control

Audit and Internal Control Procedures’ definition and implementation

SAP ERP Implementation with External Consultancy (Accenture)

Definition and supervision of Key Performance Indicators

Supervision of Financial Accounting and Tax Compliance

Teixeira Duarte Distribution / CND (MAXI)

CND is Teixeira Duarte (TD) Group’s company for the Retail sector in Angola

Financial Manager Feb 2011 – Jul 2015

Reporting to CND’s CEO and Teixeira Duarte Group’s CFO, responsible for:

Treasury management, Control Bank Accounts, Accounts Payables/Receivables

Supervision of Financial Accounting required by law and the adherence to set Group policies

Budgeting, Budget Control and Variance Analysis

Liaise with external entities (Banks, External & Internal Auditors, Tax Authorities)

Quality Management System according to ISO 9001 – Implementation & Certification

Management Control Responsible Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

Reporting to CND’s CEO, responsible for:

Definition and supervision of Key Performance Indicators

Budgeting, Budget Control, monthly results analysis and cost control

Definition and implementation of Internal Controls Procedure’s to safeguard the company's assets

Financial & Operational Reporting to CND’s Board and TD Holding

TEIXEIRA DUARTE Group - Professional Development Center

Trainer Feb 2012 - Jul 2016

Participation in several training programs/courses

Mota-Engil Group / MARTIFER RENEWABLES Oct 2006 – May 2009

International Controller

Reporting to the Board of Martifer Group’s multinational for the business area of electricity generation from renewable sources, in charge for the Eastern European countries (RO, PL, SK), responsible for:

Project evaluation, Financial/economic feasibility studies

Financial Due Diligence on project acquisition

Project Finance, Leasing, Financial Planning

Business Plan (> €1.000M - 2007-2010 period)

Coordination of local Financial Controllers and interlocution with Country Managers

Budget coordination, Budget Control, guaranteeing that correction actions are taken

Ensuring that accounting practices are applied in accordance with legal as well as Group guidelines

Financial & Operational Reporting (Tableau de Board, KPI’s) to the Administration and the Market (Martifer Group is listed on the regulated market Eurolist by NYSE Euronext Lisbonne)

EUROPEAN COMMISSION (E.C.) Cohesion Fund Office

Reporting to the Environment National Manager Authority, responsible for 20 projects (€50M average investment) in the areas of Water treatment/supply; Wastewater sanitation; Urban solid waste collection/treatment/sorting/valorisation, Energy harnessing from biogas

Project Manager Jan 2004 – Sep 2006

Evaluation (Cash Flow and Cost/Benefit analysis), financial planning, budgeting, risk management

Contradictory to the Audit missions carried out by the European Union (E. Commission, E. Court of Auditors) and national authorities (General Inspectorate of Finance, Court of Auditors)

Evaluation of project’s Final Reports, ensuring the compliance with objectives set out with E.C.

Participation at the E.C. Monitoring Meetings of national projects

Project Controller Jun 2000 – Dec 2003

Financial and physical progress monitoring and reporting to the National (F.I.R.D.) and European (DG Regio) authorities

Financial, Physical and Legal Audits

Verify expenditure eligibility to ensure the compliance of adjudications (works, supplies and services) with National and European legislation on procurement

ROCHE Pharmaceuticals Jan 1999 – May 2000

Credit Controller / Account Manager

Reporting to the Head of Treasury and Credit Control Department, responsible for:

National implementation of the credit risk policy

Client’s financial situation follow-up, in order to avoid potential credit risk, establish provisions and adjust credit limits

Education

Advanced (MSc/5years) University Degree in Business Management and Administration 1998

ISCTE Business School (IBS) - University Institute of Lisbon

Specialization/Major in Finance; Final Grade (0-20): 14

Post graduate Course in Performance and Management Control 2008

CATÓLICA LISBON School of Business & Economics

MBA Essencials Program 2021

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

Specialized Training

SAP ERP (FI, CO, AM, MM, SD, SO, ME) – ACCENTURE

CaseWare IDEA Data Analysis Software – KPMG

Primavera ERP, ROSE - PRIMAVERA Academy

Angolan Tax System – DELOITTE

VAT Implementation - Sapiens Institute (Dr. José Luís Magro)

Accounting (from Technique to Science) – Chamber of Chartered Accountants (OCPCA)

Angolan Taxation / Tax Administrative Contentious - Institute for International Research (IIR)

Angola Tax Reform / Tax Incentives – PERT/ENAD (National School of Administration)

Pedagogical Training of Trainers – SECWAY

Project Finance & Public-Private Partnerships (PPP’s) – Institute for International Research (IIR)

Controller – Institute for International Research (IIR)

Cost/Benefit Analysis Investment Projects – E.C.’s Directorate General Regional Policy (DG Regio)

E-Business and On-Line Marketing – Significado Consulting and Training

Languages

Portuguese (native); English (fluent); Spanish (basic); French (basic), Arabic (beginner), Chinese (beginner)

Computer Skills

Advanced user in: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Project, Outlook, Teams, Zoom

ERP Experience: SAP (FI/CO/MM/SD), PRIMAVERA, ROSE, PHC, BaaN, SIFEC, IBM AS/400

Knowledge of: SQL, CaseWare IDEA, SPSS, HTML, JavaScript

Interests and Activities

Sports; Reading; Music; Voluntary service; Member of the Scout movement.

Have travelled extensively through Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

Contact this candidate