Creusa Silveira

More than 10 years of experience in international groups in the management of finance and accounting, tax, human resources, social affairs, and administration. Passionate about financial management and human capital management, I am a team worker, practical, proactive, dynamic, responsible, analytic person, able to anticipate needs and provide a clear and comprehensive vision. I have demonstrated a great capacity to adapt to different contexts by identifying strategic, operational, and financial priorities and proposing relevant solutions. Today, I would like to put the foundation of my transversal skills at the service of a human and motivating project.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Bolloré Transport & Logistics Angola & Bolloré Ports – Agente de Navegação – Bolloré Group – Logistics, transit, shipping, and supply chain company. Luanda, Angola since June 2019.

Mission: Definition and management of the administrative, financial, IT, Legal and Compliance departments of 2 entities. Management of a team of 24 employees, locals and expatriates spread over 4 branches. 

Scope of functions & key responsibilities: 

•  Manage the accounting, controlling and administration teams. 
•  Provide management with timely and relevant financial analysis and take an active in the decision-making process. 
•  Ensure integrity of the revenue recognition and manages cost and investments. 
•  Ensure a healthy cash flow by managing working capital effectively. Ensure compliance with local tax rules and regulations. 
• Complete all budgeting, planning, and monitoring including the target setting process and P&L analysis versus rolling forecast and targets. 
•  Support internal and external growth through the evaluation, approval, submission, post investment review of business investment applications and monitoring customer implementations.
•  Contact preparation & negotiations (customers + suppliers) and pricing/costing. 
•  Ensure the provision of up-to-date financial knowledge. 
•  Lead and manage the performance of finance team.
•  Manage and planning financial resources of the company. 
•  Overall control of company’s accounting function, financial planning, budgets, business performance of the company. 
• Set financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy of the company. 
•  Ensure all functions and programs under charge are performed within established budgetary parameter.
•  Ensure strict control of all financial transactions, accountancy matters, including audit systems, corporate finance, policies/working instructions, working capital, debt, equity, and acquisitions. 
• Responsible for maintaining finance KPI’s (DSO, AR, AP, etc.) at the target levels. 
• Responsible for improving business performance of the company. 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING COUNTRY DIRECTOR Bolloré Transport & Logistics Moçambique & Pemba – Terminal Service & PIL Moçambique – Bolloré Group – Logistics, transit, shipping, and supply chain company. Maputo, Mozambique 2017 - 2019.

Mission: Managing accounting and tax department of 3 entities. – Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, reporting, financial and cash management. Management of a team of 36 employees in 4 branches. Scope of functions & key responsibilities: 

• Review and analyze monthly financial results. 
•  Develop and maintain operation budget. 
•  Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures. 
•  Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data. 
•  Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
•  Oversee the preparation and timely filing all local taxes. 
•  Oversee the month-end close process, constantly review procedures. 
• Review all month-end closing activities/process including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation and review procedures. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal auditors, manage preparation and support of all external audits. 
•  Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. 
•  Oversee daily cash management, approve large payables, and bank transfer authorizations. 
•  Lead the evaluation of insurance premiums.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING COUNTRY Bolloré Transport & Logistics Angola – Bolloré Group – Logistics, transit, shipping, and supply chain company. Luanda, Angola 2012 - 2017.

Mission: Managing accounting and tax department. – Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, reporting, financial and cash management. Management of a team of 22 employees in 4 branches. 

Scope of functions & key responsibilities: 

•  Review and analyze monthly financial results. 
• Develop and maintain operation budget. 
•  Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures. 
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data. 
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing all local taxes. 
•  Oversee the month-end close process, constantly review procedures. 
• Review all month-end closing activities/process including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation and review procedures. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal auditors, manage preparation and support of all external audits. 
• Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. 
• Oversee daily cash management, approve large payables, and bank transfer authorizations. 
• Lead the evaluation of insurance premiums. 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Terraços da Falésia – AP Group, Hotels & Resorts – Hospitality. Albufeira, Portugal 2009 - 2012. 

Mission: Managing accounting and tax department of 2 entities. – Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, and reporting. Responsible for the monthly closing, tax obligations, preparation of annual budget, monthly follow up and business reporting. 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES Sociedade das Termas de Monchique – Oriente Foundation Group – Hospitality (Thermal Spa & Resort). Monchique, Portugal 2003 - 2009. 

Managing accounting, tax, and human resources department. Responsible for the monthly/year closing, tax obligations, preparation of annual budget and follow up, reporting to the Board, payroll management, internal training, contract management, recruitment, and selection. 

ACCOUNTING Sociedade das Águas de Monchique– Oriente Foundation Group – Water bottling I ndustry. Monchique, Portugal 2001 - 2003

Support for internal auditing of customers and suppliers accounts. Support the implementation of the AS400 system, including opening balances of customers, suppliers and fixed assets, classification and accounting entries, support for cash, issuing checks, bank reconciliations, documentation of credit notes, billing customers, conference supplier invoices and administrative support to financial management. 

ACCOUNTING CONSULTING Faro, Portugal 2005 - 2012 Accountant in outsourcing for several entities (industry and services business).

Education:

 Postgraduate course in Hospitality Management University of Algarve 2009.

 Degree in Business Administration University of Évora 2002.

BUSINESS-RELATED 

•  Member of Portuguese accountants Certified Order (CPA). 
• Good knowledge of the Angolan, Portuguese and Mozambican, accounting system and taxes law, including VAT. 
• Reporting, monitoring of performance indicators 
•  Implementation of finance, account, and compliance good practices. 
• Interface with social partners.

 IT 

• MS Office. 
•  Accounting & Sales Software –Infologia 50 (Sage); AS400 (IBM) and Primavera. 
• Hotel management Software – New Hotel; NewSpa; NewStock; NewConta; Winpack.

 LANGUAGES 

• Portuguese: C2 – mother tongue 
• English: B1 – advanced level 
• French: A2 – basic level

Certifications Courses on accounting and finance practices Portuguese accountants Certified Order: 

• Companies valuation. 
• Balance Sheet analysis and economic and financial indicators study. 
• Balanced Scorecard. 
• SNC – Financial Statements.