Financial & Administrative Finance Professional

FATIMA ARACELI GADBAW

Chicago, IL ***** +1-773-***-**** ***************@*******.***

Objective

Financial and Administrative Professional with 10+ years of experience in accounting, project finance, and financial reporting. Seeking to contribute analytical expertise, attention to detail, and multilingual skills to support Nature Bonds projects and international financial reporting.

Core Skills

• Financial Analysis & Model Support

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Project Budgeting, Cost Control & Cash Flow

• Reporting & Compliance for Government, NGOs, and Private Projects

• Independent Estate and Asset Management

• Tax Compliance & Accounting Reconciliation

• Multilingual: Portuguese (native), English (intermediate), Spanish (intermediate)

• Software: Protheus, RM, SIENGE, RADAR, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI (basic)

Professional Experience

Estate Administrator (Independent / Court Appointed) Illinois Dec 2023 – Present

• Manage probate process, finalize estate inventory, and oversee financial operations independently.

• Prepare bills, sign checks, and coordinate estate expenses efficiently.

• Collaborate with legal representatives, creditors, and heirs to ensure compliance with court deadlines.

• Maintain detailed records and reports for court submission, demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills.

Tax Analyst CGB Engenharia Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

• Conducted detailed financial and tax reporting across multiple states, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Assisted in preparing structured financial reports and reconciliations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintained precise records to support audits and regulatory reviews using RM software.

• Prepare bills for payment and submitted tax reports, including ICMS, ISS,PCC and IR.

• Handled invoicing and fiscal documentation.

Administrative & Financial Assistant Tera Telecomunicações Jun 2019 – Dec 2020

• Managed accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and invoicing while generating financial reports for management.

• Assisted with budget monitoring and preparation of financial analyses.

• Performed reconciliations and maintained documentation for audits using Protheus. Financial Assistant Agria Luz Contabilidade Jul 2018 – Mar 2019

• Oversaw financial operations including budgets, cost analysis, cash flow, and vendor payments.

• Generated managerial reports and KPI dashboards to support decision-making.

• Prepare bills for payment.

Financial Assistant Pró Saúde Apr 2018 – Jul 2018

• Managed accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, invoicing, cash flow, and reporting.

• Assisted in project budgeting and financial statement preparation using Protheus. Financial Analyst Floresta Gestão Sócio Ambiental Nov 2014 – Jun 2015

• Developed project budgets, tracked expenditures, and monitored cash flow for multiple conservation projects.

• Evaluated suppliers and tracked procurement data.

• Bank reconciliation

• Issuance of invoices

Coordinated procurement, inventory, and financial planning to optimize resource allocation.

• Used E-Contab to consolidate project financial data and produce comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

• Managed accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and invoicing while generating financial reports for management.

Purchasing Assistant Quadra Engenharia Jul 2014 – Aug 2014

• Coordinated procurement, pricing evaluation, inventory management, and vendor relations.

• Used SIENGE software for material tracking and project cost allocation. Accounting Assistant Instituto Floresta Tropical – NGO focused on Environmental Conservation Jul 2012 – Mar 2014

• Managed financial operations and project budgets for a non-governmental organization dedicated to preserving forests and combating deforestation.

• Oversaw cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll for multiple conservation projects.

• Coordinated procurement, logistics, and travel arrangements to support field initiatives.

• Prepared structured financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders, including government and private funders.

• Maintained accurate records of project expenses, fixed assets, and budget allocations, ensuring transparency and accountability too for audits.

• Prepared detailed reports and documentation for government and private funders, including BNDES projects.

Financial & Administrative Assistant FHP Representações Sep 2011 – Jun 2012

• Managed accounts, cash handling, invoicing, procurement, payroll, and travel budgets

• Supervised team activities, inventory, and financial reporting. Administrative Assistant Farmácia Artesanal Jun 2008 – Sep 2011

• Conducted inventory audits, productivity reports, and internal audits. Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Universidade Anhanguera UNIDERP, Brazil Dec 2013 Postgraduate Certifications – Grupo Educacional Faveni Belo Horizonte, Brazil 2021

• Auditing and Accounting Expertise

• Third Sector Accounting

• MBA in Corporate Finance & Controlling

• Project Management

Languages

• Portuguese: Native

• English: Intermediate Conversational (studying at Daley College, Chicago)

• Spanish: Intermediate

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