Maweza Da Rocha Joo Gomes
Luanda,Angola
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with expertise in payroll management and financial data reporting. Delivered accurate year-end tax returns and conducted precise audits, utilising strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and prepare projections. Committed to leveraging technical proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite to drive organizational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Assistant
Swift Technical (Sucursal) de Angola
Luanda, Angola
2013.04 - 2025.01
- Reporting hierarchically to the General Manager and functionally to the Headquarter with the following summary of key functions:
- Manage the day-to-day financial activities of the country within the directions of the Regional Finance Director.
- Provide monthly Budgets, Forecasts Reports, and financial analysis affecting performance on all the country operations.
- Ensured accurate accounting of company accounts receivables, payables, and assets to maintain financial integrity.
- Ensure timely payment of Suppliers.
- Calculate the WHT from service providers and prepare payments to the National Treasury Authorities.
- Issue Tax payments such as IRT, Stump Duty, IPU and Social Security.
- Monitor the asset base and cash flow of the country organization on a regular basis to ensure that financial position is healthily maintained.
- Managed relationships with external auditors to facilitate smooth audits and compliance.
- Supported the Board of Directors and shareholders.
- Manage treasury, finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the corporate assets.
- Undertook ad-hoc projects.
- Maintain updated clients and suppliers information.
- Conducted credit collection activities through direct communication with clients via calls, emails, and in-person visits to secure timely payments.
- Coordinate monthly tax commitments and payments.
- Check and approve the payroll.
- Weekly and monthly petty cash reconciliation.
- Foreign suppliers' payments situation, (follow up the bank matters).
- Maintaining good relationship with the banks.
- Coordinate internal and external auditors for closing yearly local books.
- Coordinates with appropriate legal counsel relating to financial and corporate governance compliance and risk assessment matters.
- Preparing year financial report for business and statutory.
Finance Assistant
Casa Nova Home & Office LDA
Luanda, Angola
2009.04 - 2013.09
- Executed supplier payment processing to ensure timely transactions. in proper supplier account.
- Processed payments and conducted bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate account records.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations, ensuring transactions were accurately identified and aligned with schedules.
- Prepare monthly cash flow forecast in liaison with managing Director.
- Calculate WHT from service providers and prepare payments to National Treasury Authorities.
- Issue Tax payments such as IRT, Stump Duty, IPU and Social Security.
- Receive and review invoices prior to gathering approval for payment processing.
- Route invoices to designated personnel for verification and approval.
- Verify if invoice has NIF number. If not contact supplier, to provide it.
- Liaise with procurement/logistics for purchasing and confirmation of orders.
- Managed payroll along with associated pension, tax, and social security matters.
- Oversaw bank account management to ensure accurate balances and transactions. and cash account.
- Provided ad-hoc reports to management and partners.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports in coordination with FSF Financial Controller, ensuring timely delivery.
- Enter accrual journal entries in accounting software (Primavera) for month-end closing.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
- Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Prepared and monitored departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost management.
- Prepared weekly sales reports, providing a clear view of business performance.
- Strengthened internal control procedures with meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Streamlined financial processes by maintaining and updating filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
- Supported the Finance Manager in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Resolved customer queries regarding billing issues leading to improved customer satisfaction.
- Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
- Calculated client invoices with efficient use of accounting software.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Assisted with preparation of annual budgets to facilitate strategic planning.
- Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.
- Contributed to team meetings for development of finance strategies and plans.
- Handled ad-hoc finance related tasks efficiently whilst maintaining high accuracy levels.
- Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
- Improved financial reporting standards for increased accuracy in business decision-making.
- Facilitated month-end closing procedures to maintain up-to-date financial records.
- Organised financial documents for easy access and retrieval during audits.
- Entered transactions into internal databases.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
- Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Observed strict confidentiality policies to maintain data integrity.
- Interacted and built collaborative relationships with marketing, sales and operations staff.
- Prepared bi-weekly invoices, promptly sending out bills for [Number] customers.
- Compiled various reports relating to budgets, expenses and payroll for review.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Supported accurate recordkeeping by properly documenting financial transactions.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Safeguarded sensitive financial data in alignment with security protocols.
- Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
- Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Adhered to all regulatory requirements, supporting overall compliance to reduce risks.
- Prepared client billing under guidance from billing manager.
- Helped research and resolve financial discrepancies to reduce errors.
- Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.
- Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
- Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Updated records in Primavera Software to keep account totals correct and current.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
- Examined financial documents to check totals, verify transaction accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
- Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoicing or payments.
- Distributed invoices, answering payee queries and communicating deadlines.
- Organised physical documentation of financial records in required formats and according to proper bookkeeping principles.
- Scanned financial records, locating and correcting any errors.
- Interpreted financial data, prepared official forms, and produced statements.
- Allocated bills and accounts in line with department strategy.
- Verified accounting records, following up outstanding transactions.
- Compiled financial data and prepared reports for accounting leadership review and use.
- Used sound practices in information security to protect confidential business and financial information from loss or manipulation.
- Inventoried office supplies and equipment and prepared stock orders for purchase.
- Applied accounting and bookkeeping knowledge to identify areas of weakness and opportunities for improvement in financial systems.
- Adhered to statutory obligations and norms of accounting system.
- Submitted required accounting certifications with transactions.
- Oversaw work of junior accounting assistants and bookkeeping clerks handling extensive business financial information.
- Maximised compliance by adapting accounting practices to meet requirements of multiple accounting styles.
- Identified optimal accounting technique for different clients and accounts.
Education
Bachelor degree - Economy
Universidade Lusíadas De Angola
Luanda, Angola 2009.03 - 2015.03
Skills
- Financial software
- Tax compliance familiarity
- Budget management
- Statement verification
- Data analysis
- Contract review competence
- Windows Office
- Internet proficiency
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
English- Level Intermediary
Portuguese-spoken and written
Affiliations
- Cultural Tourism: Trips focused on the study of historical heritage and the analysis of the economic development of ancient civilizations.
- Estudo de Arte Antiga: Interesse na preservação, catalogação e contextualização histórica de obras de arte, esculturas e património cultural
Certification
OCPCA member
Custom
Pedro Ferreira Africa Vice president +351 917 527 580 pedro.ferreira@airswif.com
Pete Oversby Angola Country Manager +44 7980 877810 pete.oversby@airswift.com
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Swift Technical (Sucursal) de Angola
2013.04 - 2025.01
Finance Assistant
Casa Nova Home & Office LDA
2009.04 - 2013.09
Bachelor degree - Economy
Universidade Lusíadas De Angola
2009.03 - 2015.03