I’m a proactive individual with an interest in Finance who enjoys working in fast - paced environments with the will to lead. Good experience in the Tech and Startup industries with the ability to build and expand strong client relationships and meet deadlines. Driven to get things done, I take a creative approach to challenges. I have a strong sense of accountability and enjoy collaborating with others across multiple opportunities and projects. I strive to inspire others and take great pleasure in being inspired by friends, colleagues and industry leaders.

Odete Isabel

I’m a proactive individual with an interest in Finance who enjoys working in fast - paced environments with the will to lead. Good experience in the Tech and Startup industries with the ability to build and expand strong client relationships and meet deadlines. Driven to get things done, I take a creative approach to challenges. I have a strong sense of accountability and enjoy collaborating with others across multiple opportunities and projects. I strive to inspire others and take great pleasure in being inspired by friends, colleagues and industry leaders.

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I’m a proactive individual with an interest in Finance who enjoys working in fast - paced environments with the will to lead. Good experience in the Tech and Startup industries with the ability to build and expand strong client relationships and meet deadlines.

Driven to get things done, I take a creative approach to challenges. I have a strong sense of accountability and enjoy collaborating with others across multiple opportunities and projects. I strive to inspire others and take great pleasure in being inspired by friends, colleagues and industry leaders.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Researcher at BLC3 Inovação e Empreendedorismo
May 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Supported submission and development of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives; drafted and guided business ideas and micro social developments; conducted entrepreneur interviews and matched profiles; updated teams and clients on innovation regulations and agreements.
Regional Accountant at Ciena Technology London
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Managed salary processing across multiple countries; performed bank reconciliations; bookkeeping; liaised with payroll providers; issued payslips and addressed payroll inquiries.
Finance Assistant at Constantin – Deloitte FR
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Supported management accounts production; VAT returns; Intrastat and EC sales submissions; payroll delivery and pension submissions for clients; assisted in producing financial statements.
Senior Finance Assistant at iHorizon
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Supported key clients' operational finance; managed a portfolio of 12-16 clients with turnover up to half a million; prepared monthly management accounts; maintained bookkeeping, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and depreciation; managed balance sheets and P&Ls; handled AP/AR and VAT returns; delivered monthly payroll.
Payments Administrator at Stroke Association
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Maintained weekly payments by BACS and cheques; collaborated on month-end bank reconciliations; analyzed income and grant forecasts; maintained payables ledger; trained interns; raised invoices and contracts; supported accounts receivable.
Finance Assistant
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Daily post processing, banking analysis, cheque deposits; bank reconciliations; entered purchase invoices; prepared BACS payment runs; transfers to prepaid cards.
Junior Consultant – Financial Audit at Ernst & Young Ltd
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
Developed audit tests and reports; collaborated with clients to ensure relevant paperwork and analysis; participated in banking consultancy projects and supported impairment/risk analysis; travel to support audit teams.
Intern at AM Insurance Broker
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Assisted with underwriting and broker tasks; gained exposure to insurance risk evaluation.
Intern at PEJENE Stage
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Internship in business processes and related areas.
Intern at Real Seguros
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Internship in insurance sector operations.
Finance Assistant at Finance Assistant (London)
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Daily post opening, banking analysis; bank reconciliations; entered purchase invoices; prepared payment runs; transfers onto prepaid cards.

Education

Master of Management (Accounting, Tax and Corporate Finance) at Institute of Economics and Management - Technical University of Lisbon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Economics at Evora University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
CIMA Operational Level Completed at London
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Masters in Management: Accounting, Tax and Corporate Finance at Institute of Economics and Management - Technical University of Lisbon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Economics at Evora University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

CIMA Operational Level Completed
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
CIMA Operational Level
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Other