Updated CV & Presentation Letter

1. Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an articulate, confident, "hands on" and motivated accountant/ financial
executive with a Degree in Accounting Sciences and ACCA part-qualified. I can
bring solid working experience in accounting and financial fields, plus
administrative, fiscal, purchase, import, logistics, contracts management, translation
& interpretation. I have accumulated full working knowledge and practical
experience in the implementation and processing of ERP Systems, SAP, Sage,
Pegasus, Quickbooks and Sybis.
I have worked in the administrative/accounting/financial fields in UK (London)
Portugal and Brazil in small, medium and large multinational companies in industry,
commerce and services.
I have both British and Brazilian passports and speak English and Portuguese
fluently.
I worked in London from March to August 2016 for OTW (Off to Work) in high
profile sports, concerts, educational and cultural events in the hospitality industry. I
have received highly positive feedback from various customers praising my
Excellent Customer Service Skills.
I enjoy responsibility and challenge. I am good at problem solving and finding
alternative ways to approach tasks when necessary. I am a loyal and hardworking
employee. I am a flexible and adaptable team player. used to working under
pressure and undertake any task with enthusiasm.
Kind Regards,
Marcello Santos

2. MARCELLO SANTOS
 55 75 993010176 (mobile) / 30222417 (landline) E-mail: majovasa@yahoo.com.br
ADMINISTRATIVE /ACCOUNTING / FINANCIAL CONTROL
Professional Experience
July 2012- Dec 2015 GYPTECH GYPSUM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Accountant and Professional Services Provider
 Purchase invoices (including international) were double checked against materials or services,
posted and sent to Gyptech headquarters in Canada to be paid by an outsourced company in Rio
de Janeiro.
 Queries, disputes, negotiations, price deals, deliveries, logistics were dealt by me on the phone, or
E-mail messages, skype or messenger with suppliers, subcontractors, landlords and the client.
 Management of site office. I set up all office infrastructure and all site related issues were brought
to my attention by suppliers, subcontractors, Gyptech employees, site workers and others.
 I had 30 expats from Canada, Germany, Sweden and USA to take care of all accommodation,
immigration and personal issues.
 I translated all paperwork English – Portuguese – English and did simultaneous oral translation &
interpretation of all meetings, disputes with labour and trade unions, work on the field and any
other sort of oral translation.
 We received over 200 containers from Europe, America and Asia, and I was in charge of Logistics
to organize these deliveries on site.
 I had an excel spreadsheet to post all costs and in the adequate budget section to see if that cost
was budgeted or not. If not, it would be considered a variance and had to be reported
appropriately.
The following paragraph was copied from my LINKEDIN account as Marcello Valente and was
written by my former Manager, Mario Letwin.
Site Manager at Gypsum Technologies
Marcelo Santos worked with our plant build in Feira de Santana, Brazil for Gypsum Technologies as technical
assistant, site accounting manager, site document controller, site translator, site personal technical assistant and
ex patriot site personnel assistant for the team of engineers and technicians. Marcelo was my "Right Hand Man"
through the plant build from establishing the site office, accommodations (site homes for the engineers), general
administration, complete accounting, local purchasing, establishing local supplier and fabrication chain for our
supplies and contractors needed in Brazil for the plant build. Full time translator for the team and overall Site Office
administrator. Marcelo was devoted to full responsibility outside of the technical office as well, such as coordination
of transportation services, housing services, all amenities required by the engineering team. Marcelo is very
detailed and takes great pride in all the responsibilities. Purchasing locally and negotiating costs along with all the
logistics internally in Brazil present challenges for ex patriots, with Marcelo taking this additional responsibility,
critical items were sourced and received to keep the project on track. Marcelo's abilities and personality also
represented our Corporation in the best Professional manner we would expect. Marcelo was a vital key to our
success in the project and I would highly recommend his services in all aspects, accounting, document control,
tracking, purchasing, logistics, engineering interface with running a plant build project.
I hope I have the opportunity to work with Marcelo in the future.

3. Feb 2009 – Mar 2012 GOLDEN LEAF TOBACCO LTDA
CIGARETTES INDUSTRY
Chief Accountant
 I was the leader of a team of accounting analysts, assistants and trainees.
 The company had sales branches in 13 states of Brazil, therefore we had to deal with very
complex tax legislations as each state in Brazil has its own VAT rules, rates and additional rates
from one state to the other. Payments of additional rates in advance when you cross borders and it
all have to be posted in the ERP system and paperwork provided for drivers to cross borders. It is
a nightmare for accountants.
 Initially I had to do a whole audit work related to previous years accounting reports and fiscal
declarations, ERP postings errors and so. I found serious issues and had to deal with the Inland
Revenue and implement new configurations in the ERP system with IT technicians in order to
make all ERP modules of raw materials inventory, production, accounting ledgers and reporting,
financial (payables and receivables), purchase, sales and distribution work properly.
 The government created SPED which was a new electronic taxation system to be linked to all
company ERP systems to avoid tax evasion and I implemented successfully the interface between
Golden Leaf ERP system and the government SPED system. We changed from paper to digital
files and even the accountant (myself) and CFO signatures became digital with a special pendrive
supplied by the Inland Revenue.
 I obtained a fiscal benefit in a form of a discount of 80% on monthly VAT payments on sales to
the state of Bahia for a period of 12 years. I presented a comprehensive project to the state
government and was granted maximum discount rate. This was crucial for the company survival
Jan 2005- Jan 2006 CONTINENTAL DO BRASIL PRODUTOS AUTOMOTIVOS LTDA.
TIRES INDUSTRY
Chief Accountant
 As Chief Accountant I went to Hanover for the initial kick start meeting and be aware of all
guidelines for the project.
 Back in Brazil I chose the team members for start-up including administrative, financial,
accounting and fiscal departments.
 We started implementation of all modules of SAP Tempo and I was involved with FI, CO,
Purchase, Inventory, Taxation and Fixed Assets modules
 During the construction of the plant in each end of month accounting closing period as Brazil had
not yet adopted IFRS at that time I had to do the accounting as pre-operating expenses to be
amortised along 10 years according to Brazilian GAAP. Afterwards I had to do an interface to
other SAP reports within IFRS to Germany in which all expenses would be posted directly in the
profit and loss account related to the same period end closing.
 We imported many tires machines and there was a high volume of paperwork and issues with the
Brazilian Government to put all machines in place working. I was involved in those issues.
 I had to make sure all postings, accruals, prepayments, ledger balances, tax declarations, financial
statements were correct by checking procedures within SAP and take responsibility for the final
reports at the end of each month.
 My accounting work was audited by German KPMG successfully.

4. July 2001 – July 2002 ALSTOM POWER
THERMAL PLANT TURBINE INDUSTRY
Financial Controller
 I went to Alstom headquarters in São Paulo and also to a turbines plant in Taubaté to meet my
colleagues and to start configure and customise SAP for the project.
 Posting invoices, general ledger journal entries, bank reconciliations, tax accruals, accounts
payable and receivable, all work was connected to SAP in São Paulo and at the end of each month
balance sheet and profit and loss were consolidated with the headquarters in São Paulo.
 Excel spreadsheets were used control the progress of the civil works and assembly and payments
from the client were released when milestones were reached.
 Controlling of subcontractors and suppliers to keep schedules up to date.
 Dealing with banks to obtain best financial services and dealing with local government authorities
to obtain special licences.
 Miscellaneous office management tasks.
Mar 2000 – Mar 2001 CONSÓRCIO ALBERICI CCO (ALBERICI DO BRASIL LTDA.)
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION & ASSEMBLY
Financial Controller
 I implemented Quickbooks software for the project.
 I processed international accounting for the construction of a Ford plant in Bahia – Brazil.
 I employed two assistants to help with posting purchase invoices, journal entries, prepayments,
accruals, accounts payable and I was more focused on the production of management reports and
financial statements.
 Keeping costs according to budget was a key issue during the project, therefore I was checking
budget variances in a monthly basis.
 I represented the Consortium at meetings with Ford, suppliers, government institutions and banks
to discuss issues and take decisions.
 Reporting to USA according to USGAAP
Dec 1997 – Feb 2000 MAXITEL S.A. (TIM)
MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Accounting Analyst
 SAP implementation in 6 months in São Paulo considered a world record at the time.
 SAP FI user: posting invoices, prepayments, accruals, journal entries, adjustments, fixed assets
postings and controls, general ledger entries, end of month procedures, end of fiscal year
procedures. Taxation procedures
 Translation and interpretation of SAP meetings, conferences and presentations.

5. Mar 1995 – Oct 1997 METROSTAR LIMITED (LONDON, UK)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INDUSTRY & TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
 Accountant / Administrator
Implementation and maintenance of Pegasus Sales Control system, and then Sage Financial Controller
ERP system.
In addition, I performed with execution and control of accounting and financial procedures. Invoicing,
Accounts Payable & Receivable, Banking, Taxes, Credit Control, Monthly Closing Periods and
Reporting. Creation of costs control spreadsheets with Excel and all office administration tasks.
Oct 1992 – Jan 1995 AM & M ADVERTISING MAILING AND MARKETING
 Bookkeeper
Implementation and processing of SYBIS ERP System. Working closely with account managers to
produce advertising, direct mail and marketing strategies to develop campaigns to obtain sponsorship
funds for charities in UK
Sept 1990 – Oct 1992 ANALYSIS CORPORATION
 Financial Analyst
Financial Statements analysis of companies listed in the London Stock Exchange to produce and publish
books and CDs for investors.
Jan 1989 – August 1990 GLOBO INTERNATIONAL LONDON
 Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper duties for Brazilian TV Company
International Studies & Courses
- English - Cambridge First Certificate in English – Cambridge University
- Various accounting and taxation update courses in Brazil
Education & Computer Experience
Bachelor Degree in Accounting Sciences – The Catholic University of Salvador
SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, Sage, Peach Tree, Magnus, Paradox,
QuickBooks, AmiPro, Word Perfect, Pegasus, Sybis, Kadoshi, Microsiga and Others.