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- Managed the reporting process for financial statement reports under tight deadlines.- Supervised and trained audit engagement teams and internal audit members.- Overseeing teams during the planning and execution phases of its audits for reporting, ICFR and statutory audit purposes.- Performed audits of complex areas of the financial statements, such as extensive review and interpretation of revenue recognition criteria, financial statement close process, vendor allowance and inventory.- Performed technical accounting duties such as reviewing and preparing technical memos related to significant and unusual transactions.- Designed process control flow charts to facilitate identification of key controls, advised management on control gap or deficiencies, and recommended improvements or remediation plans.- Planned and executed audit assignments which includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control structure and compliance with the Company's policies and procedures, and with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.- Creating detailed work products such as audit analysis and other working papers that document the procedures performed; presenting findings, and the results of those procedures.

- Preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements (quarterly and annual) for 45 companies within the Group, ensuring compliance with individual and regulatory deadlines.- Drafting technical memos to assess the appropriate accounting treatment for significant company transactions.- Focal point for the implementation of the lease standard in new investments (IFRS 16).- Implementation of the consolidation tool (HFM – Hyperion Financial Management) as the local focal point, including account mapping, system testing/validation, and interface with key affected areas.- Monthly financial reporting to the Executive Committee, covering not only accounting information but also business and operational data.- Strong collaboration and partnership with related Finance areas, including Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.- Leadership of a team of five employees, providing support with a primary focus on process efficiency, accountability, and compliance with Group policies.

- Reviewed and tested internal controls as required for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including identification of control objectives and reviewing key controls for each business cycle.- Assisted in designing the annual audit approach and performed year-end audits and reviews of financial statements of public and private companies in Brazil.- Managing profitability, schedules and deadlines along the projects duration.- Managing tasks and monitoring its development individually and for the audit as a whole.

- Performed analytical reviews of financial documents and tested significant balance variances.- Established working relationships with company personnel to discuss field audit issues.- Reviewed company accounting and operating procedures to gain understanding of business cycles.- Identified accounting issues and performed research to resolve issues on a timely basis to increase audit efficiencies.