Excel Guru
Lourenço Jovo
Accountant & Auditor
Maputo,MPM
Summary
Resourceful Account Manager with excellent client oversight, issue resolution and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes. Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising effective strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management. Meticulous Accounting Manager offering 27 years of superior performance in financial industry. Well-versed in payroll operations and best practices. Expert in Tax area with training in leadership and Excel. Dedicated Accounting Manager with proven history of integrity, accuracy and efficiency within Various different areas. Eager to apply knowledge of Tax management acquired over 27 years of industry experience to add value to corporate accounting team.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Manager
Mount Meru Petroleum Mozambique
Matola
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 198 employees.
- Prepared monthly reports, including payment and account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Mitigated accounting risks through identification and improvement of process inefficiencies.
- Developed process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity and presented to management for approval.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Evaluated applications against outline specifications to approve, reject or recommend adjustments files.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Optimized employee performance, output and morale through development of enticing incentive programs.
- Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
- Researched emerging industry trends, new applications, concepts and procedures for clients to update current training curriculum.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Liaised between account holders and various departments.
- Reinvented team interaction with prospective clients by developing innovative and creative sales pitch.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Introduced new processes to improve account and market tracking for better data analysis.
- Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.
- Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
- Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and effectively analyzed data increase profitability.
- Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time.
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
- Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Generated sales tax reports for each operational jurisdictions, monitored bi-weekly payroll and prepared and paid out sales commissions.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Administered financial aspects of contracts, including establishing and checking coding procedures, monitoring reports and updating internal files.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Tax and Treasury Manager
Montepuez Ruby Mining
Montepuez
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
- Drafted weekly treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Developed financial forecasting system, resulting in 30% profitability increase.
- Trained and supervised 6 employees accounting policies, procedures and performance requirements.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate and current.
- Drafted tax documentation and fulfilled requirements to recover VAT for Mozambican Tax Authorities.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Analyzed financial data to mitigate risk and increase financial liquidity.
- Implemented Excel reports to enhance and streamline processes for maximum efficiency.
- Streamlined month-end closing process to reduce labor costs.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Increased precision by utilizing up-to-date billing software.
- Reduced waste and boosted productivity by restructuring finance and accounting departments.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Prepared external audit documentation and financial reports for mining operations with more than $120m revenue.
- Completed year-end close processes with Finance Manager through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Used Navision and Excel to prepare various financial documents, including balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
Tax Manager
BP Mozambique
Maputo
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
- Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Administered financial aspects of contracts, including establishing and checking coding procedures, monitoring reports and updating internal files.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Senior Accountant
DP World Maputo
Maputo
09.2004 - 09.2015
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed budgets, including capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Education
High School Diploma -
ISCTEM
Maputo 01.2005 - 12.2008
Medium Accounting Level - Accounting
ICM
Maputo 01.1989 - 12.1991
Basic Accounting Level - Accounting
Eduardo Mondlane Industrial And Commercial School
Inhambane 01.1986 - 12.1988
Skills
AP and AR management
undefinedAffiliations
- OCAM - Mozambican Accountants Association
Software
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Mount Meru Petroleum Mozambique
01.2021 - Current
Tax and Treasury Manager
Montepuez Ruby Mining
08.2019 - 12.2020
Tax Manager
BP Mozambique
10.2015 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
ISCTEM
01.2005 - 12.2008
Senior Accountant
DP World Maputo
09.2004 - 09.2015
Medium Accounting Level - Accounting
ICM
01.1989 - 12.1991
Basic Accounting Level - Accounting
Eduardo Mondlane Industrial And Commercial School
01.1986 - 12.1988
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