Aline Serafim

Experience

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  Dag Quimica

  May 2012 - Jul 2017

  ●Conducted complex financial analysis to determine present and future performance. Documenting all data and findings thoroughly and in line with company standard operating procedures.●Managed international transactions related to procurement activities, exchange forecasts and International Banking payment processes. ●Performed full support to the yearly External/Internal Financial Audit and managed and prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations.●Prepared budget for general expenses, headcount, consolidating, analysing, and presenting to the board●Presented results and forecasts for the senior management ensuring the budget would be followed, developing partnership through trust and mutual help.●Managed accounts receivable: process sales invoices for client’s/suppliers’ statements.●Assisted with the preparation of monthly management accounting information. Reporting, analysis of financial information.●Responsible for input of Debtors and Creditors invoices to the accounting system dealt with client’s and supplier queries, liaising with clients outstanding invoices and assisting with credit control●Established and updated monthly cash flow forecasts for the business.●Oversaw accounts payable function including intercompany transactions reconciliations, reconciling orders, deliveries and purchase invoices, preparation of payments for approval.✔ Achievements:▸Analysed subsequent variances and identified trends and opportunities to lower or control costs.▸Constantly monitored the company’s expenditures and profits, ensuring cost-effectiveness, making recommendations to management that increased profitability. ▸Worked aligned with the senior management during a period of financial decline to find reductions in expenses and financial costs through complex and detailed reports and analysis, with focus on the solution, achieving budget goals and recovering financial balance. Show less Responsible for all Accounts Payable Activities :●Reconciliation G/L for Accounts Payable by recording manual journals for ad hoc payments.● Ensured payment of invoices was completed on time and in accordance with payment terms and established policies and procedures.● Identified overdue invoices and contacted suppliers for invoice status and payment timeframe.● Set up supplier accounts via Online Banking system.● Liaised with buyers and suppliers to negotiate invoice deadlines and payment processes.● Managed financial payment information at the system (SAP) to guarantee that vendors were paid accurately and on time.● Assisted with the input of Debtors and Creditors invoices to the accounting system● Responded to high-volume supplier queries via email and phone● Assisted with a monthly production of the management accounts and board reports✔ Achievements:▸Assisted with the implementation of the new Finance ERP (SAP) system migrating all financial and accounting information and adapting to new processes. ▸Identified, proposed, and implemented process efficiencies/improvements. Show less Customer Support May 2012- Apr 2014Ensured that all purchase orders were recorded and accrued in a timely and accurate format.Managed that customer demands are manufactured to meet agreed timelines.Processed invoices following company procedures, ensuring that all were successfully logged and accounted for on inhouse online systems.Facilitated an effective verbal and non-verbal communication process across all levels, ensuring smooth client and customer relations.Identified that customer demands are manufactured to meet agreed timelines.Responsible to send invoices for customers and accompanies the entire administrative sales process. Communicated with the sales team to resolve sales conflicts to ensure customer satisfaction.Assisted with the filing of all legal forms and returns at the company's registration office.Ordered entry and order release within internal ERP system Tracked shipments and proactively communicate with customers about fill rates of orders Processed approved credits and returnsProcessed customer quotations, including freight quotations, and assigns appropriate lead-times; verify pricing, advised stock levels, and provided tracking on orders when it was requested Maintained accurate customer data in the system.Assisted the Finance Department in resolving issues, including credit and debit memo entry.Provided customers with necessary documents related to the productsAchievements: Explained queries and problems concisely, composed simple and straightforward letters and e-mails independently. Also displayed a good telephone mannerDiarised and followed issues that required further action/attentionCustomer-focused with a commitment to provide outstanding client service. Show less

  • Financial Accounting Specialist

    May 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    May 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Customer Service Representative

    May 2012 - Apr 2014
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  CCT College Dublin

  Oct 2017 - May 2021

  International Exchange Program

  ●International experience in Ireland studying languages and Post-Graduate Degree in Business Management.

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  Virtue Integrated Care

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Advanced Care Praticioner

  Supervised and assisted with the training and development of care assistants and appraised staff as requested. Liaisied with the Unit PIC and CNM ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the reception of new Residents and that they are made to feel welcome and secure. Carried out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision Supported the nursing staff in the organizing of day to day allocation of work. Assisted with rostering and line management of the Care Partners. Assisted and advised in allocating the day-to-day activities of the Care Partners. Supported and integrated resident care through involvement in the Multidisciplinary Care Team. Assisted in the delivery of plans of care to meet the complex needs of residents. Reported in the investigation of all complaints with /to the Unit PIC and to take appropriate action if required to do so.Responsible for monitoring the Homeliness of the unit experience to ensure the role of the care assistant in supporting these functions is completed and audited. Show less

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  ICON Accounting

  Apr 2023 - now

  Trainee accountant