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Marcia Andrade

Weston

Summary

CFO with a proven track record at CIS Group Corporation, excelling in financial strategy development, accounting skills and cost reduction strategies. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance, I foster cross-functional collaboration to drive significant savings and optimize working capital. Committed to continuous learning and corporate governance excellence.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

CIS Group Corporation
01.2000 - Current
  • Assessed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in preparing financial reports and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Supported budget development and forecasting activities to enhance financial planning.
  • Developed process documentation to streamline finance-related workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

CFO

Crosspoint Eletronica Ltda.
11.1988 - 12.1999
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
  • Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
  • Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
  • Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Supported budget development and forecasting activities to enhance financial planning.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Order Administrator

Ampex
03.1986 - 11.1988
  • Processed and managed order entries using ERP systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to track shipments and resolve delivery issues efficiently.
  • Oversaw documentation for order fulfillment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices for order processing and customer service interactions.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in order management operations.
  • Conducted regular audits of orders to maintain data integrity within the database systems.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines during the entire order administration process.
  • Maintained organized records of all customer orders, ensuring easy retrieval for future reference or reporting purposes.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of company products/services which enabled more effective communication with clients.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless order management, resulting in reduced lead times.
  • Enhanced order accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying customer information.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to orders.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers by providing personalized service and follow-up communications.
  • Provided ongoing support to sales team members through prompt response to queries regarding product availability or shipment status updates.
  • Processed customer orders in line with established policies and procedures.
  • Provided regular updates to customers regarding orders to maintain transparency and customer trust.
  • Assisted customers by providing tracking information and resolving shipping or merchandise issues.
  • Liaised with suppliers and vendors for prompt delivery of orders.
  • Communicated with customers to verify information, fill out appropriate paperwork and carry out specified requests.
  • Created shipping and invoicing documents with accurate customer, destination, and materials information to meet shipper standards and identify any hazardous contents.
  • Contacted customers to collect payments and verify or add to existing information, consistently providing timely, accurate and customer-oriented service.

Marketing Assistant

GlaxoWellcome
06.1982 - 02.1986
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences for strategic planning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product launches and promotional events.
  • Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
  • Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
  • Monitored competitor activity, staying ahead of industry trends and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Conducted market research to gather insights, informing development of more effective marketing campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Faculdades Integradas Bennett
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
12-1988

Skills

  • Cash flow management
  • Financial process improvement
  • Financial strategy development
  • Corporate governance
  • Adaptability to change
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Tax planning and strategy
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • ERP system implementation
  • Working capital management
  • International finance
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Budget development
  • Financial reporting
  • Operational decision making
  • Accounting principles
  • Documentation requirements
  • Reporting skills
  • Corporate leadership
  • Operational management
  • Documentation compliance
  • Financial management
  • Budget planning

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CFO

CIS Group Corporation
01.2000 - Current

CFO

Crosspoint Eletronica Ltda.
11.1988 - 12.1999

Order Administrator

Ampex
03.1986 - 11.1988

Marketing Assistant

GlaxoWellcome
06.1982 - 02.1986

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Faculdades Integradas Bennett

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