Bruno Garcia A. Da Cunha

Experience

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  Aker Solutions

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Financial and Controllers Trainee

  - Analyzed project budgets and variances and reported on key metrics and KPIs to senior management- Review P&L account entries, identified errors and requested corrections to accounting if needed

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  Citi

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Customer Service Trainee

  - Processed transactions, anticipated customer needs and resolved complaints- Supported account managers and processed account openings using attention to detail resulting in fewer errors and improved processing times

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  Walt Disney World

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Lifeguard

  International College Program- Developed teamwork, customer service and communications skills when working as a lifeguard through an Interchange Program including Disney’s world-renowned customer service training program

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  Aqualoja Comercio De Equipamentos Hidraulicos

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assistant Manager

  - Responsible for all financial management and marketing including accounts payable and receivable and cash flow control at a small family-owned business - Developed tools and processes to streamline the company’s financial accounting and cost allocations - Developed a website and launched the company on social media platforms

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  ExxonMobil

  Dec 2012 - now

  - Led the seamless integration of Denbury's accounting functions into ExxonMobil’s Global Business Center, ensuring minimal disruption.- Strengthened SOX compliance by enhancing controls and mitigating risks in accounting practices.- Standardized financial reporting and improved cost control procedures to align with ExxonMobil standards.- Coordinated with IT and Procurement to ensure seamless system integration.- General Business Knowledge Co-Chair (June 2018 – Present) responsible for promoting knowledge of the oil and gas industry (led several 2-day training events, developed and presented a 2-hour employee orientation program to 1,200+ employees, presenting to 500+ employees including virtual events) Show less - Conducted comprehensive financial and operational audits to assess internal controls, identify risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies, while also providing insightful improvement opportunities to internal clients. - Utilized data analytics tools to analyze large datasets, identifying anomalies and trends, leading to more focused audit testing and insightful findings.- Led the Guyana Cost Recovery Audit with a scope exceeding 7B USD, guiding the controllers team and facilitating data collaboration with government contractor auditors, incorporating automation tools for enhanced efficiency. Displayed extensive knowledge of controllers and support entities affecting Guyana books through Intercompany, critically influencing audit performance.- Developed the TeamMate Check Dashboard in Power BI, showcasing advanced data analytics and visualization skills, utilized by global audit leads and higher management to ensure data quality and integrity prior to audit closure.- Played an integral role in third-party and contractor audits, ensuring adherence to contracts, regulations, and quality standards; instrumental in uncovering critical claims that significantly benefited the company. Show less - Responsible for coordinating joint interest audits and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations - Creating visual representations of the audit calendar for presentation to executives - Building relationships with partners and executives to improve communications with senior management resulting in the presentation of audit findings 80% faster- Identified and led an initiative to develop time-saving automations to support data handling for scoping and consolidating audit reports - Ensured accurate accounting through audits resulting in significant cost-saving claims for the company Show less - Managed a team of 6 employees responsible for USD 60M in monthly invoices including supporting employee training and career growth opportunities - Lead an initiative resulting in increased on-time payments from 10% to 98% by improving follow-up processes and targeting resources on high-impact late payments - Implemented agile methodologies and used data visualizations to support dispute resolutions resulting in a 63% reduction in aged items - Reduced 37% (13MUSD) by improving the process for cash advancements balance monitoring and collection processes- Identified skill and knowledge gaps and developed a training plan to improve team competency in accounting processes, data analytics and business insights Show less -Special Assignment as Joint Interest Accounting Analyst - Selected to work in the United States for two months to migrate a portfolio of 2,000 owners and the activities of a team of 23 people from the U.S. to Brazil- Minimized aging accounts in 41%, pursuing payments while detecting nonpayment issues quickly by monitoring and reconciling customers' accounts - Developed a reporting dashboard to provide a macro view of migration status for executives - Standardized the process for cash applications and supervised/coached employees - Developed a tool automating the posting of 60% incoming checks and improved posting of remaining checks saving about 25 hours per month - Proactively improved processes and resolved issues resulting in the resolution of 50% (10MUSD) Show less - Reconciling general ledger bank account records according to industry standards including investigating discrepancies and providing solutions to managers (using SAP and other accounting programs)- With less than 6 months of experience in the role, selected from a team to work on a major divestment project (sale of downstream operations in Columbia, Peru and Ecuador) involving travel to Peru to migrate all controller and accounting activity to the buyer by developing training plans, training four analysts and supporting two month-end close processes- Demonstrated deep end-to-end knowledge of the banking process and the ability to work well under pressure with international contacts on a high-profile project - Record of taking the initiative to identify and implement time and cost-saving measuring including: o automating 95% of manual entries (reduction of 4,5000 entries, 200 hours of work annually) o developing a SharePoint and Nintex tool to implement digital reconciliation and account approval processes reducing time and costs for printing and archiving o enhancing processes and automations for month-end close saving over 30 hours of work- Selected to represent accounting in the Controllers Showcase presented to the President and Vice President Show less

  • FCCR Cluster Manager

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Joint Interest and Cost Accounting Manager (Denbury)

    May 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Internal Auditor

    Feb 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Joint Interest Audit Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Joint Interest Accounting (Accounts Payable) Supervisor

    May 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Joint Interest Accounting (Accounts Receivable) Analyst

    Sept 2019 - May 2020

  • Bank Accounting Analyst

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2019

  • Accounts Receivable Analyst

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Cash Application Assistant

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Accounts Receivable Trainee

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2013