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Helena Mesquita

Compliance Coordinator
Beira

Summary

Dynamic professional with great experience in the logistic sector and comprehensive experience in compliance coordination. Highly efficient with strong foundation and willingness to learn and grow in dynamic environments. Strong ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new systems to ensure good transition

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Coordinator

Transportes Carlos Mesquita
04.2023 - Current
  • Promoted compliance by advising management on needed or prohibited actions to comport with government regulations.
  • Supported legal department in handling investigations related to compliance matters, providing necessary documentation and information as needed.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes related to risk management strategies.
  • Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding.
  • Conducted thorough audits to identify areas for improvement in regulatory adherence.
  • Reduced risk exposure by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.

Finance and Administration Coordinator

Transportes Carlos Mesquita
04.2021 - 03.2023

1. Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring:

  • Capacity for recruiting, selecting, and hiring personnel, including drivers and administrative staff.
  • Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, including training and development.
  • Ability to handle labor issues, employment contracts, and union negotiations.
  • Competence in performance management, employee evaluations, and conflict resolution.
  • Propose staffing formation, admission, and dismissal of employees.

2. Assets:

  • Control the annual physical inventory process of the assets belonging to the company’s Delegation.
  • Knowledge in asset management, including vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
  • Development and implementation of asset management policies.
  • Competence in asset evaluation and decision-making related to investments in assets.

3. Information Technology:

  • Ensure the full operation of the system ACCPAC and FMS programs in the Delegation.
  • Knowledge of information systems and technology relevant to the operation of the cargo transport company.
  • Evaluate and implement software and hardware solutions to optimize operational and administrative processes.
  • Ensure information security and compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Coordinate technical support teams and system administrators.

4. Documentation Management for Invoicing:

  • Control the folders containing the completed processes from previous years.
  • Experience in invoicing and collections processes, including issuing invoices, controlling payments, and reconciling accounts.
  • Ability to develop and implement efficient document management procedures related to invoicing.
  • Skill in handling legal and regulatory documentation related to invoicing in the cargo transport sector.
  • Competence in using document management and invoicing systems to automate processes and ensure accuracy.

5. Costs:

  • Familiarity with cost management principles and expense optimization.
  • Evaluate and propose improvements in budgets.
  • Analyze all expenses generated by each area.
  • Execute other tasks related to the section as requested.

6. Fuel:

  • Monitoring and verifying external fuel supplies.
  • Reconciliation of external fuel suppliers.
  • Ensure the approval of debit note requests from drivers for excessive fuel consumption.
  • Monitor the issuance of debit notes for fuel consumption of other Group companies with cost management.
  • Monitor balances (System Vs Physical).

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Management

Varsity College
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Documentation review

Internal audits

Accounts receivable

Internal controls

Accounts payable

Debt management

Invoice preparation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reading and Working out

I dedicate my free time to Reading books or the news, working out to keep a healthy lifestyle and listening to podcasts, they are just a few of my passionate hobbies that occupy my free time. It keeps myself in goods spirits/moods

Timeline

Compliance Coordinator

Transportes Carlos Mesquita
04.2023 - Current

Finance and Administration Coordinator

Transportes Carlos Mesquita
04.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Management

Varsity College
04.2001 -
Helena MesquitaCompliance Coordinator