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Susana Paiva

Susana Paiva

Summary

Knowledgeable Accounting Manager bringing more than ten years of expertise in accounting and tax. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganizing processes and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in a wide selection of ERP software. Seasoned at training and directing teams. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities. Proficient in legislation and governmental procedures, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to bring a positive impact to business.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Havas Media Portugal
06.2023 - Current
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Prepared annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
    Monitor financial performance against budgeted targets and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Lead the preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS).
    Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and reporting obligations in multiple international jurisdictions.
    Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and make necessary adjustments to financial reporting processes.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.

Accounting & Reporting Senior

Mazars
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial strategic planning
  • Implementation of digital financial recordkeeping programme
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Handled significant volume of customer engagements across industry sectors
  • Responded to customer requests for service proposals
  • Partnered with HR team to outline and define position requirements in accordance with company needs
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
  • Elaborating and implementing procedures
  • Revising tax obligations, monthly closings, and financial statements
  • Following-up on the interim and final financial audits;
  • Finance analysis and reports;
  • Support in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements

Assistant Manager

EY Managed Services
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for several projects in accounting and tax areas, including:
  • Controlling engagements;
  • Proposing accounting services;
  • Assessing job applications and making hiring recommendations;
  • Managing and coordinating teams;
  • Planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet service demands
  • Elaborating and implementing procedures;
  • Revising tax obligations, monthly closings, and financial statements;
  • Following-up on the interim and final financial audits;
  • Analyzing accounts;
  • Finance analysis and reports;
  • Support in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements;

Senior Consultant

KPMG
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for several projects in accounting and tax areas, including:
  • Managing and coordinating teams;
  • Planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet service demands
  • Elaborating and implementing procedures;
  • Revising tax obligations, monthly closings, and financial statements;
  • Following-up on the interim and final financial audits;
  • Analyzing accounts;
  • Finance analysis and reports;

Senior Accounting Technician

Sovena Consumer Goods
01.2015 - 09.2019
  • Preparation of Accounting and financial statements (including Year-end balance sheet and income statement) in the financial and treasury areas
  • Follow-up of the ínterim and final financial audits - communication with the audit team and analysis of the proposed adjustments to the financial statements
  • Monthly reports of INE (National Statistics Institute) and Banco de Portugal
  • Preparation of monthly reports within the group companies, including AP and AR reconciliation and the monthly billing summary
  • Support in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements
  • Accounting ledger and accounting entries review
  • Team management
  • Elaboration and implementation of procedures

Accounting Assistant

Mazars
01.2010 - 02.2015
  • Organization of documents
  • Classification and recording of accounting documents
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts payable and Accounts receivables and reconciliation
  • Preparation of accounting and financial statements (including year-end Balance sheet and income statement) in the financial and treasury areas
  • Payroll processing
  • Preparation of monthly and annual tax returns: VAT/IRS/IRC-Mod.22/IES/SAFT monthly reports of INE and Banco Portugal

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, TAX

ISCAL
Lisbon

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Financial Management
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Coordination
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Year-End Closings
  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • Forecasting
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Software Skillset

  • SAP
  • Primavera
  • Navision
  • Sendys
  • Oracle
  • PHC

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Havas Media Portugal
06.2023 - Current

Accounting & Reporting Senior

Mazars
05.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Manager

EY Managed Services
03.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Consultant

KPMG
09.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Accounting Technician

Sovena Consumer Goods
01.2015 - 09.2019

Accounting Assistant

Mazars
01.2010 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, TAX

ISCAL

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