Silvia Setela Durate Da Costa Cortez
Kitimat,BC
Summary
Highly motivated, hardworking person, seeking to embrace this new opportunity, believing that my professional profile and character fit the mission and responsibilities presented by the employer. My main personal skills include adaptability, punctuality, challenges, perfectionism, pressure, ethics and values, with the aim to meet and adjust to any requirements/demands of the employer. In the finance area and management, I would like to contribute in achieving the strategic objectives of the company.
Results-driven Assistant Cost Controller with strong skills in cost analysis, audit preparation, and vendor reconciliation. Proven ability to streamline processes and support junior staff, contributing to efficient month-end and year-end closings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cost Controller
Angoil Bumi JV– Luanda, Angola
Luanda Angola, Luanda
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Audited invoices for accuracy prior to approval for payment processing.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other related documents.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Streamlined invoicing processes and reconciled vendor statements regularly.
- Provided training and support to junior staff on cost control practices.
- Coordinated communication between finance and operational departments for budgeting needs.
- Provided training on cost control procedures to new staff members as needed.
Assistant Cost Controller
OPS – Serviços de Produção de Petróleos.
Luanda Angola, Luanda
02.2010 - 11.2012
- Implemented improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency across teams.
- Monitored budget performance against actual costs for assigned projects.
- Participated in regular meetings with department heads regarding budget status updates.
Education
MBA - MBA – Master Business Administration in Business M
Estácio De Sá University
Rio De Janeiro - Brazil11-2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Administration
Instituto De Estudos Superior De Contabilidade E A
Lisbon - Portugal06-2006
Skills
- Cost analysis
- Vendor reconciliation
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Audit preparation
- Month-end and year-end closings
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Affiliations
volunteer with social actions- Benguela Angola
Timeline
Assistant Cost Controller
Angoil Bumi JV– Luanda, Angola
01.2017 - 01.2025
Assistant Cost Controller
OPS – Serviços de Produção de Petróleos.
02.2010 - 11.2012
MBA - MBA – Master Business Administration in Business M
Estácio De Sá University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Administration
Instituto De Estudos Superior De Contabilidade E A