As Director of Audit Innovation & Transformation at KPMG Portugal, I lead the Data & Analytics team in developing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance audit processes. My role integrates advanced analytics, AI, and emerging technologies to drive efficiency, accuracy, and insights in audit engagements. With a strong background in finance, and as Revisor Oficial de Contas, I ensure that our innovations are aligned with rigorous financial standards. By fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, I enable data-driven decision-making and elevate the value we deliver to clients.

Senior Manager for Audit Innovation & Transformation at KPMG Portugal, leading the Data & Analytics team within Audit. I drive the transformation of audit processes through the integration of Data & Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, supporting the firm's overall strategy. My role includes identifying opportunities for data-driven audit work and overseeing the design and implementation of dashboards, as well as defining data-based workflows and tools to enhance audit efficiency and insights.

As a Senior Manager, my role in the Shared Services Center (SSC) evolved into a more strategic position, focused on the continuous monitoring and control of the department's operations. I was responsible for ensuring process efficiency, closely tracking team performance, and overseeing the execution of standardized and specialized tasks. Additionally, I led the ongoing development of the SSC, formulating strategies to optimize resource utilization, expand Data & Analytics capabilities, and implement operational improvements that enhanced the quality and effectiveness of audit support.

Co-leading the implementation and management of the Shared Services Center (SSC). The SSC was created to enhance audit efficiency by involving specialized staff in standardized, routine, or highly specific tasks, including Data & Analytics. I actively contributed to the initial conceptual discussions, development, and implementation of the department's services, processes, and internal procedures.

Manager in a non-financial audit department, working mainly in the following business areas: - Automotive and aviation industries;- Transportation;- Real Estate;- Communications;- Travel and Hotels;- Government and funding agencies;- Healthcare.As Audit Manager, was responsible for coordinating the audit teams.My main tasks were: - Financial statement audits (prepared in accordance with Portuguese GAAP, IAS/IFRS and US GAAP)- Limited reviews- Specific engagements