Ruth de Jesus
Amadora
Summary
Extensive experience in the financial area, both in accounting and management control, namely in the preparation and closing of monthly and annual accounts and the respective preparation of reports for account consolidation. Knowledge of the financial ecosystem in Portugal, United Kingdom and USA associated with their vast network of contacts and networking capacity. Strategic vision with a focus on results and good ability to adapt to new challenges. Leads finance teams and cross-functional partners to coordinate accounting activity. Builds trusted relationships with local finance directors, FP&A teams and external stakeholders to support audit readiness, process improvement and sound commercial control.
Overview
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2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Accounting Lead - Iberia/Benelux
Hiscox
Lisbon, Portugal
05.2001 - 12.2024
- Ensure the accuracy and compliance of the insurer's accounting operations at a European level.
- Team management and leadership: ensure operational coordination, talent development, and management of external and internal partners.
- Ensure month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes for Iberia and Benelux are carried out in an accurate and timely manner.
- Oversee and prepare reconciliations and data information.
- Ensure the correct application of applicable accounting standards (such as IFRS, US GAAP, and local European rules).
- Governance, audit, and process improvements; internal control, and risk analysis.
- Collaborate with local finance directors, underwriters, and planning teams (FP&A).
Senior Accountant / Finance Controller
NetJets, Aviation
Lisbon, Portugal
08.2005 - 04.2020
- General accounting and management control activities, such as monthly calculations of necessary entries of accruals, deferrals, and transfer prices.
- Preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of the accounts, reports, and statutory accounts.
- Review and reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring all financial transactions were accurately recorded.
- Ensure that accounting transactions of costs and revenues are recorded accurately and in accordance with local and international accounting rules, as well as US GAAP, and in compliance with company rules and procedures.
- Consolidation of accounts with the parent company in the USA.
Financial Director Assistant
Grémio Literário
Lisbon, Portugal
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Direct contact with all Associates and consequent financial, administrative, and day-to-day management.
- Accounting preparation, with the guidance of the Financial Director.
- Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, charts, and executive presentations.
- Assists in budgeting and monitoring P&L.
- Gathers documentation and supports internal or external audits to ensure compliance with PT financial regulations.
- Monitored expenses, income, budgets, and petty cash records.
Collaborator (ISO 9001:2000)
Biosonda, Comércio de Material Hospitalar, Lda.
Lisbon, Portugal
05.2002 - 12.2003
- Collaborator in the Quality Management System Certification project (ISO 9001: 2000).
- Budgeting and monitoring PL.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gathers documentation and supports internal or external audits to ensure compliance with PT financial regulations.
Management Board Financial Assistente
Administração-Geral Tributária (AGT)
Lisbon, Portugal
10.2000 - 03.2002
- Development of organisational and coordination tasks in support of the Administration Board of AGT.
- Preparation of board packs, financial slide decks, and minutes for finance committee or board meetings.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis.
- Financial and Budgetary Support.
- Assist in internal compliance and audits.
Accountant
Gestexper, Serviços de Contabilidade e Gestão, Lda.
Lisbon, Portugal
03.2000 - 10.2000
- Several tasks in the area of accounting, namely: organization and classification of documents.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Computerized data processing; year end closing.
- Ppreparation of Management Reports.
Keypuncher
DHL Worldwide Express, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
09.1998 - 03.2000
- Input of data for export (part-time).
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
Assistant
South African Embassy in Portugal (Expo '98)
Lisbon
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Assistant at the South African Pavilion (part-time).
Collaborator
Diário de Notícias e Jornal de Notícias
Lisbon, Portugal
- Several research projects and data entry for both newspapers (part-time).
Education
Specialization Course - 8th Specialization Course in Financial Auditing
Overgest / ISCTE
Lisbon, Portugal07.2005
3rd year frequency - Bachelor Degree in - Accounting and Administration
Universidade Lusófona
Lisbon, Portugal07.1995
12th Grade -
Escola Secundária Vitorino Nemésio
Lisbon, Portugal05.1986
Grade School -
Johannesburg, South AfricaSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Results-oriented focus
- Critical thinking
- Self-motivation
- Proactive problem-solving
- Stress management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Product expertise
- Customer support
- Business analysis
- Management accounting
- Microsoft Excel and Access
- Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- English proficiency
Languages
English
Custom Section
rmeyrelles1975@gmail.com
Certification
- Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 - PWC - PricewaterhouseCoopers - Porugal, Lisbon: Accounting and Finance Program (IFRS Advanced Training)
- Aug 2015 - Apr 2020 - PWC / Deloitte / EY / Galileu / among other: Between 2005 and 2020 took part in several Professional Training courses in the areas of Accounting, Advanced Excel and Access and in the aviation area.
Interests
- Traveling with my family and learning about new cultures
- Volunteering and charity for local community
- Aesthetics, classic and vintage items enthusiast
Timeline
Senior Accountant / Finance Controller
NetJets, Aviation
08.2005 - 04.2020
Financial Director Assistant
Grémio Literário
01.2004 - 08.2005
Collaborator (ISO 9001:2000)
Biosonda, Comércio de Material Hospitalar, Lda.
05.2002 - 12.2003
Finance Accounting Lead - Iberia/Benelux
Hiscox
05.2001 - 12.2024
Management Board Financial Assistente
Administração-Geral Tributária (AGT)
10.2000 - 03.2002
Accountant
Gestexper, Serviços de Contabilidade e Gestão, Lda.
03.2000 - 10.2000
Keypuncher
DHL Worldwide Express, Portugal
09.1998 - 03.2000
Assistant
South African Embassy in Portugal (Expo '98)
05.1998 - 09.1998
Collaborator
Diário de Notícias e Jornal de Notícias
Specialization Course - 8th Specialization Course in Financial Auditing
Overgest / ISCTE
3rd year frequency - Bachelor Degree in - Accounting and Administration
Universidade Lusófona
12th Grade -
Escola Secundária Vitorino Nemésio