Ricardo Martins

Experience

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  Caixa Geral de Depósitos

  Sept 2004 - Jan 2004

  Branch Officer (Internship)

  - Setup new bank accounts- Manage debit cards processes- General customer services and support

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  ExxonMobil

  Jan 2006 - now

  • Internal, contractor, joint interest and joint venture audits in the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region requiring several business trips around EAME; audits focused on Corporate controls (incl. SOX), procedures, policies and contractual, joint interest and Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) billings and compliance. Several functions covered in internal audits such as Controllers, Tax, Treasurers, Procurement, Commercial, Ventures, Operations, HR, Law, P&GA,etc• Participated in the audits as assist and as lead. As assist I had to perform a vast and diverse range of tests and raise/write observations and findings. As lead auditor I had to scope the audits, coordinate fieldwork, liaise with the client on all sort of matters and write the audit reports to senior management. I have led several internal and contractor audits. Vis mindre • Coordination and leadership of the local Controllers Efficiencies Team, which is responsible to implement and drive the ExxonMobil Global Efficiencies and Effectiveness (2E) Initiative among the local Controllers department• Assessment of all processes related to Internal Financial Reporting identifying and implementing efficiencies and effectiveness opportunities; more than 15 efficiencies implemented saving time and costs• Sharing knowledge leading to an improvement of the reporting and analysis output quality within the team• Financial reporting and analysis (balance sheet, income statement, planning) Vis mindre • Coordination and supervision of Treasurers’ analysts• Coordination of cash management activities: banking relationships, bank accounts funding and management, including a new banking relationship• Developing financial models and tools to support local, regional and Corporation management on strategic decisions and negotiations: cash flows, earnings and NPV forecasts• Chair of the Oil & Gas Association of Exploration and Production Companies of Angola (ACEPA) Forex Subcommittee (2014-2015): coordination of Angola new Oil & Gas forex laws implementation; deal and negotiate with the Angola Central Bank (BNA) on behalf of the Oil & Gas Operators regarding forex matters representing Oil & Gas market common interests• Key participation on ACEPA Insurance Subcommittee supporting an Oil & Gas insurance competitive market• Coordination and monitoring of Angola Low Price Environment project – defining priorities and actions to mitigate threats and leverage opportunities arising from the low oil price scenario• Insurance renewals support (operational, construction, buildings, vehicles and workers compensation)• Participation in the resolution of a significant insurance claim dealing with the loss adjuster• Revision of suppliers credit assessments• Finance plan and affiliate financial structure execution, analysis and reporting Vis mindre • Balance sheet and income statement actual and budget reporting and analysis: month, quarter and year end reporting• Financial reviews with intermediate and senior management• Detailed OPEX, CAPEX, deferred taxes and production volumes fluctuations factor analysis• Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) accounting and financial analysis• Key financial planning models build up and strategic factor analysis: earnings, cash, non-cash and taxes budget forecasts (P&B process)• Coordination of year-end financial close for Africa affiliates (2011) Vis mindre

  • External Reporting & Compliance Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Treasury Advisor

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Internal Auditor for Europe, Africa and Middle East

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  • General & Operations Accounting Supervisor

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Financial Reporting Senior Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Treasury Supervisor

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2015

  • Financial Reporting Team Leader

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Financial Reporting Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2012