Douglas Silva
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated financial professional with a strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, along with over a decade of experience in multinational corporations. Proven track record of process improvement and driving substantial cost savings. Experienced team leader and hands-on accountant with expertise in automation and financial reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Systems Specialist
Thiess
09.2023 - Current
- Working collaboratively with SMEs from across the business to analyse existing systems and processes.
- Capturing business requirements and prescribing functional specifications for system improvements/new functionality.
- Assisting in the design, build and implementation of solutions.
- Coordinating and undertaking testing.
- Support and maintenance of new and existing financial systems.
Finance Team Lead
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for overseeing the APAC's largest Australian entity's reporting to the group for consolidation
- Leadership of a team of 6 direct reports, consisting of financial accountants and assistant accountants
- Lead role in the month-end close process, ensuring timely submission of reports to the Global Head Office
- Monthly reconciliation reviews and identification of improvement opportunities
- Coordination of external audit activities and support for queries and process walkthroughs.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient software solutions and optimizing workflows.
- Boosted team productivity by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Accounting Coordinator
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Second-in-charge (2IC) for APAC's largest Australian entity, reporting to the group for consolidation purposes.
Financial Accountant
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Solely responsible for one of the group's entities, managing end-to-end accounting, including inventory, provisions, cost accounting, PPV analysis, cost allocations, COGS analysis, labor cost, and month-end accounting
- Preparation of general ledger reconciliations and participation in internal controls testing and review
- Supported external auditors and internal stakeholders while ensuring monthly financial reporting for group consolidation.
Cost Accountant
MPS Australia (fixed term contract)
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted cost accounting, prepared journal entries, managed fixed assets, analyzed COGS, reviewed standard costs, and provided monthly supplier reports.
- Designed and implemented financial reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Supported the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
Financial Business Analyst
CHEP New Zealand
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with operations teams, providing financial and business support, including KPI preparation, data analysis, and analytical support.
- Produced weekly cost, productivity, and planning reports for Management and Operations teams using SAP BW queries.
- Ensured accurate labor cost and prepared month-end allocations.
- Monitored stock variances, implemented new controls in plant processes, and supported Project Managers on Capex purchases.
- Coordinated National Stock Take and assisted external audits.
Financial Business Partner
Accenture
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Ensure correct costs booking and allocations using BW queries and reports
- Managed budgeting and cost control for various departments, including HR, IT, Marketing, and Infrastructure
- Produced monthly results vs
- Forecast variances reports and financial modelling for decision-making support
- Conducted month-end reporting and analysis, and ensured cost allocations were accurate
- Prepared monthly/quarterly/annual analytics results vs
- Forecast for department managers and the CFO.
- Accenture RTR Technology Project: Member of 'Process Improvement Team', aim to optimized and automated processes in order to achieve efficiency and cost savings thru Macros development in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and SAP
- These improvements help to save up to 90% of performance time of the tasks
- The improvements I developed helped to achieve annual savings for over USD 25,000+.
Financial Accountant
Accenture
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Administered fixed assets with over 25,000 assets in the region, including acquisitions, maintenance, and disposals
- Managed BS reconciliations, prepared capital and depreciation accruals, and reported capital and depreciation analysis
- Led Fixed Assets module implementation in company acquisitions
External Auditor
Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC)
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Conducted audit procedures, internal controls compliance, and support for client teams in preparing financial statements and audit reports
- Specialized in clients in the Financial Services industry, reporting to the SEC under US GAAP standards.
Education
Public Accountant (CPA qualified) - Accounting
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires06.2017
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process Improvement
Tech skills
Microsoft Excel Expert Level, Advance knowledge, SAP, BPC Reporting, SAP BW, Aurora ERP System, MYOB, Development of automation solutions to operative processes integrating ERP systems with MS Excel. Average tasks saving up to 95%.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Running
- Reading
- Home Improvement Projects
Timeline
Finance Systems Specialist
Thiess
09.2023 - Current
Finance Team Lead
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
07.2022 - 09.2023
Accounting Coordinator
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
02.2022 - 07.2022
Financial Accountant
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
12.2019 - 02.2022
Cost Accountant
MPS Australia (fixed term contract)
08.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Business Analyst
CHEP New Zealand
10.2017 - 08.2018
Financial Business Partner
Accenture
03.2015 - 09.2017
Financial Accountant
Accenture
09.2013 - 03.2015
External Auditor
Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC)
09.2011 - 09.2013
Public Accountant (CPA qualified) - Accounting
University of Buenos Aires
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