Leandro Lopes

Experience

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  Amadeus Viagens Ltd

  Jan 1995 - May 1999

  Financial Assistant

  Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and supplierselection.Projects Realized- Implementation of the financial/accounting system at Amadeus Viagens Ltd.- Participation in implementation of procedures to reduce control costs and increaseefficiency of accounts receivable, as well as software development to support the "backoffice" activities at Air Canada.- Change the Head Office of Alitalia from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Standardization ofadministrative procedures throughout Brazil, training and supporting the new finance teamat Alitalia.- Establishment of new administrative/financial procedures and renewal of theorganizational culture at Gap One Travel.- Adaptation of IFRS and SPED to meet external audit and legal requirements at Modulo. Show less

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  Air Canada (Canadian Airlines)

  May 1999 - Mar 2002

  Accounting Analyst

  MajorCanadian airline among the largest ones in the world. Branch offices; Responsible for supervise a team of 3 employees. Responsible for the accounts receivableand invoicing departments; provided reports to headquarters; management of tradeagreements in billing system, cash flow, bank reconciliation and other financial matters;represented the company in external meetings in Canada and USA.

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  Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane

  Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

  Finance and Administrative Supervisor

  Company with gross revenues of $ 38 million in 2002.Position - Finance and Administrative SupervisorResponsible for supervise a team of 7 employees. Provide support to Management andDirectors through budget development and management reports; cash flow managementincluding forecasts and imports/exports conversions; relationship with banks and suppliers;responsible for all administrative and financial activities.

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  Gap One Travel

  Nov 2002 - Mar 2004

  Gerente Administrativo e Financeiro

  Travel Agency with gross income of $ 24 million in 2003.Position - Administrative and Financial ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 14 employees. Provided support to Management instrategic planning, budget development and monitoring reports; responsible for relationshipwith the market; procedures implementation; management of all routines related toadministrative and financial activities.

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  Viagens Marsans Internacional

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2006

  Gerente da Contabilidade

  Spanish Tourism Agency, founded over 90 years, with gross income in Brazil of U$30 million in 2005.Position ­ Accounting ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 9 employees. Coordinated the implantation andintegration of accounting, financial and sales systems; provided support to the Boardthrough strategic planning, financial and accounting reports and to Controllers in theorganization of administrative and financial departments.

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  Modulo Security Solutions

  Jun 2006 - Feb 2011

  Gerente Financeiro Administrativo

  Company founded over 25 years, with branch offices in Brazil, an U.S. subsidiary,500 employees and gross income of $ 36 million in 2010.Position - Finance and Administrative ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 16 employees. Reporting to the CFO supporting thedirectors with financial reports and statements; management of all routines related toadministrative, financial, accounting and treasury activities; negotiation with suppliers andbanks; monitoring internal and external audits. Show less

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  Wilhelmsen Ships Service

  Feb 2011 - Oct 2016

  Finance Manager LATAM

  Wilhelmsen Ships Service is the world's leading maritime services provider, with the capacity to service 2 200 ports in 125 countries. Its focus is to deliver improved vessel operating efficiency to the merchant fleet. In 2015 Wilhelmsen Ships Service made 214 000 product deliveries to 23 000 vessels and handled 54 000 port calls.Responsible for ensure professional accounting and financial services, and protect the financial integrity for all WSS entities.Reports administratively and functionally to the Region Finance Director, and also assist and attend the Area Director regarding projections, reports and P&L related matters.Assist the Finance Director in various financial based projects for the region including financial reporting duties and in ensuring that the regional financial strategy is aligned with corporate financial policies as described in GIMS and the business strategy.• Assist Finance Managers and quality assure the reporting.• Train and develop competency of finance teams in Latin America.• Initiate and carry out financial based projects • Initiate and follow up claims & outstandings• Financial reporting according to group accounting principles • Financial reporting according to local statutory laws and regulations • Provide relevant, timely and accurate information • Monitor and follow up financial performances • Identify and analyze deviations against budgets/targets/forecasts, last period & average• Facilitate cross-functional cooperation Show less

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  Inchcape Shipping Services

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Finance Manager Brazil

  Manage a team of 16 people encompassing Finance, Accounting and Administrative Deparments, and outsourced staff and legal department.Responsible for ensure compliant accounting and financial services, and protect the financial integrity of the company in Brazil.Actively report, intervene and correct any possible financial practice that is not in accordance with Country laws and /or company guidelines.Mitigate the exposures in front of Brazilian Tax Authorities.Achieve high level of excellence in Corporate Governance. Show less

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  Survitec Group Ltd.

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Finance Controller

  • Manage outsourced accounting service & ensure accurate recording of business transactions in local & group ERP systems (IFS, Tagetik)• Ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations & tax compliance requirements • Accurate forecasts for the region & plans in conjunction with other business functions to deliver sales, EBITDA & cash generation targets• Review and understand forecasts – including highlighting of risks and opportunities• Operational & financial support to Local General Manager, Brazil, FD Americas and VP, Americas• Achieve and maintain optimal Working Capital levels and achieve targets for reduction as agreed with Regional & Group Finance• Ensure compliance with group policies & procedures, including adherence to group DLAs• AP and AR management of the local P&L • Management of the local accounting team• Delivery monthly and year end group reporting within deadlines• Overall responsibility for cash forecasting & management within region • Development of policies & procedures to control and report financials• Assist local General Manager and be jointly responsible for all HR matters • Review and approve payroll reports & payments Show less

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  Centro de Tecnologias Smart - CTSMART

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  Head of Finance And Administration

  Help this nonprofit organization focus on his mission. Make sound investment decisions to maximize performance of projects and monitor; Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investment or spending decisions; Plan for cash spends on different projects and manage the cash flows.Create policies for great organization financial health; Have a strong understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations; Comply with all organization policies; Create presentations for General MeetingsCreate usable budgets, including evaluating the needs of each project in the long term; Offer advice to the President and Directors of CTSmart regarding spending and budget questions; Overseeing the budget and compare with realized expenses. Show less

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  Brunel

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Finance Manager

  Prepare and keep the company's budget plan updated; Consolidate financial data from different areas of the company; Consolidate the company's cash flow; Manage the accounting records; Manage financial movement; Maintain efficient and constant communication with external partnerships, in accordance with Brunel’s business strategy; Guide corrective actions and other financial-strategic decisions of the company; Represent the company at meetings, presentations, lectures and/or conferences, when requested; Ensure the availability of people, resources, and the quality of all processes in the area; Manage, together with the Human Resources area, personnel administration processes, such as: experience assessment, admission, termination, vacations, certificates, and team timekeeping; Develop people, proposing and/or implementing training focused on their current positions and career paths; Manage team performance and provide individual feedback; Participate in meetings with the board of directors and present the area's productivity indicators; Develop, improve and ensure compliance with area standards and procedures. Show less

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  V.Ships Brasil

  Jun 2024 - now

  Finance Manager

  Exercise efficient control over entity and vessel finances.Monitor cash flow and overall financial position.Keep the General Manager informed of financial performance, including payments to suppliers.Maintain accurate financial records for both V.Ships Brasil and V.Ships Brasil Offshore.Prepare timely and compliant financial accounts and reports.Liaise with auditors during the annual audit process.Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and checks.Ensure compliance with circulars issued by the Divisional Financial Controller.Fulfil all legal and statutory obligations of the entity.Communicate with clients to resolve accounting-related issues, including funding matters.Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payment of seafarer salaries.Assist the General Manager in preparing the annual office budget.Prepare, review, and submit all monthly reports by agreed deadlines.Ensure adherence to required standards, both internally and externally.Collaborate with auditors during compliance assessments. Show less