João Menezes Alves
Summary
Highly proficient financial professional with Senior Financial Analyst background. Eager to leverage expertise in profitability increases and process optimization to drive improved sales strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Ecolab
08.2014 - 01.2023
- Developed comprehensive aging reports, enabling management to make informed decisions on delinquent accounts and potential writeoffs.
- Enhanced team productivity with regular training sessions on new software tools or procedural updates within the department.
- Ensured compliance with established accounting standards and regulations throughout the accounts receivable process.
- Supported organizational growth by providing insightful analysis on accounts receivable trends and performance metrics.
- Monitored changes in industry best practices, implementing relevant techniques for improved accounts receivable management.
- Streamlined processes for efficient credit assessments, minimizing financial risks to the company.
- Collaborated closely with the sales team, ensuring alignment between invoicing practices and contractual agreements with clients.
- Reduced days sales outstanding through timely follow-ups on overdue invoices.
- Boosted stakeholder satisfaction with prompt resolution of client inquiries regarding invoice disputes or payment issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies and prevent revenue leakage.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department by identifying opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.
- Increased collections efficiency by implementing effective payment reminder strategies.
Senior Financial Analyst
Sara Lee
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Developed comprehensive aging reports, enabling management to make informed decisions on delinquent accounts and potential writeoffs.
- Ensured compliance with established accounting standards and regulations throughout the accounts receivable process.
- Monitored changes in industry best practices, implementing relevant techniques for improved accounts receivable management.
- Facilitated successful audits through well-organized documentation of accounts receivable transactions and activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies and prevent revenue leakage.
- Increased collections efficiency by implementing effective payment reminder strategies.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering credit memos.
- Performed detailed account reconciliations by preparing complete and easy-to-follow work papers explaining issues, procedures and conclusions.
Education
MBA - Business Accountancy
UNIVERSIDADE PAULISTA UNIP
BARUERI, SP03.2017
MBA - Business Administration
FUNDAÇÃO GETULIO VARGAS - FGV
BARUERI, SP08.2014
ACADEMIC EDUCATION - ECONOMIST
UNINOVE - UNIVERSIDADE NOVE DE JULHO
SÃO PAULO, SP01.2007
Skills
- Budgeting and Planning
- Variance reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Annual budgets
- Cash Flow Management
- Debt Financing
- Internal Controls
- Financial Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Ecolab
08.2014 - 01.2023
Senior Financial Analyst
Sara Lee
08.2010 - 02.2014
MBA - Business Accountancy
UNIVERSIDADE PAULISTA UNIP
MBA - Business Administration
FUNDAÇÃO GETULIO VARGAS - FGV
ACADEMIC EDUCATION - ECONOMIST
UNINOVE - UNIVERSIDADE NOVE DE JULHO
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