Marcela Aloe
Rio de Janeiro
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in finance and deep engagement with multi -country finance teams. Solid career in the areas of controllership, treasury, accounts payable and receivable, with a focus on strategic and executive leadership positions., starting with international auditing firms (Big Four) and consolidated in medium and large multinational companies, primarily in Trading Companies (Oil & Gas).
Experience in managing internal and outsourced teams. Expertise in the management of Financial and Administrative areas, developing processes and controls with a focus on financial, accounting, tax, and due diligence aspects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Trading Controller - Ger. Controladoria De Trading
Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing all Trading financial operations such as Controllership, FP&A, and Middle office.
- Supports to the front desk (trading) by processing transactions negotiated to ensure that transactions are booked and fulfilled appropriately.
- Provided training and support for the staff.
- Cash flow control and report
- Create annual SG&A budget and report on monthly basis actual x projected expenses.
- Create annual financial performance budget
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Responsible for modeling the financial performance analysis of all Trading businesses (management and accounting P&L, KPIs).
- Created and distributed reports for the shareholder´s.
Finance Manager - Gerente Financeira
Flamma Óleos E Derivados LTDA – MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Startup of controllership and financial areas.
• Implementation of internal accounting control routines in Brazil.
• Management of financial routines such as cash flow, investments and applications, currency closing, payment approvals, invoicing, bank contacts, and credit line negotiations.
• Coordination of external accounting work, balance sheet issuance, income statements, and handling external audits and inspections.
• Analysis of new projects in Brazil with a focus on regulatory, tax, and risk aspects.
• Reporting to the headquarters in Switzerland. - Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
Finance Manager - Gerente Financeira
Vertical UK do Brasil Exportação e Importação Ltda
08.2005 - 07.2016
- Startup of controllership and financial areas.
- Monitoring of actual vs. budgeted performance monthly to identify the causes of variations across all company offices: Brazil, England, Switzerland, and the USA.
- Monthly accounting closure monitoring.
- Trading routines.
- Contact with banks in Brazil and abroad.
- Monitoring of foreign exchange markets and handling all currency exchange routines.
- Responsible for hedge operations.
- Analysis and control of credit lines.
- Implementation of internal/accounting control routines in Brazil, the headquarters in London, and the offices in Geneva and the USA.
Senior Audit Assistant
Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes/RJ
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive understanding of client operations and accurate assessment of potential risks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Audit Assistant
Arthur Andersen E Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu/RJ
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Supported senior auditors in the preparation of detailed reports for management, outlining key findings and areas for improvement.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Supported the completion of high-quality audits with diligent documentation and attention to detail.
Education
Graduação em Administração de Empresas -
Universidade Cândido Mendes - Ipanema
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil01.2001
Skills
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
- Trading Operations routines
- Oil & Gas
- Internal controls development
- Financial Management
- Audit management
- Budget Development
Languages
Inglês
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/25/79
Timeline
Trading Controller - Ger. Controladoria De Trading
Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
07.2024 - Current
Finance Manager - Gerente Financeira
Flamma Óleos E Derivados LTDA – MERCURIA ENERGY TRADING
07.2016 - 07.2023
Finance Manager - Gerente Financeira
Vertical UK do Brasil Exportação e Importação Ltda
08.2005 - 07.2016
Senior Audit Assistant
Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes/RJ
07.2003 - 07.2005
Audit Assistant
Arthur Andersen E Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu/RJ
01.2001 - 07.2003
Graduação em Administração de Empresas -
Universidade Cândido Mendes - Ipanema
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