Pedro Sousa
Pedro Sousa

Finance Manager

Actively looking · Member since 2 Aug 2025
Location
Porto, Portugal
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a seasoned Finance Manager with more than 18 years of experience in accounting, financial management, audit, and reporting. I specialize in preparing financial statements, managing month-end close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

I have strong expertise in GAAP, IFRS, financial consolidation, financial analysis, cost control, and risk management. I use financial insights to improve transparency, identify business risks, support decision-making, and help organizations achieve sustainable operational and financial results.

In my current Finance Manager role at SEA LIFE Porto, I manage financial reporting, accounting and operational systems, budgeting activities, payroll reporting, employee benefits administration, and staff development. I focus on improving processes, reducing costs, and maintaining accurate and timely financial information.

My background also includes more than 15 years in financial audit, where I conducted risk assessments, designed audit programs, reviewed financial reporting systems, investigated potential fraud, and communicated findings to senior management. I have experience supervising junior auditors and ensuring audit quality and compliance.

I am a Certified Public Accountant with postgraduate and master's qualifications in finance, taxation, and financial audit. I am seeking to bring my finance leadership, audit expertise, and strategic planning capabilities to a respected organization.

Skills

22 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Finance Manager SEA LIFE Porto

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Develop financial reporting processes to improve the accuracy and transparency of financial information, and implement accounting, financial, and operational systems.

Contribute to budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives, perform financial risk analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies. Manage payroll reporting using SAGE 50c, administer employee benefits, oversee resource allocation, and provide accounting guidance and training to staff.

Senior Financial Auditor PALM, CAMBÃO ASSOCIADOS, SROC, S.A.

Prepared financial audit reports, assessed risks and controls, analyzed financial reporting systems, and recommended improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency. Identified potential financial and operational risks and proactively proposed solutions.

Designed audit programs and testing procedures, reviewed existing audit methodologies, and supported fraud prevention and detection. Evaluated junior auditors' work for quality and compliance and communicated audit findings with management at all levels.

Business Manager Bioqual Porto - Boavista - Porto

Negotiated and managed vendor and supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and support cost reductions. Managed organizational resources and delegated tasks to support effective operations.

Maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors, resolving issues and operational challenges in a timely manner.

Junior Financial Auditor Mazars & Associados, SROC, S.A.

Conducted financial audits and risk assessments, reviewed financial reporting systems, and prepared audit reports for management. Verified that activities complied with company procedures, policies, GAAP, and applicable laws.

Managed multiple audit assignments to deadlines, assessed records for improper accounting methods and other risks, and participated in investigations involving fraud, theft, or corruption. Monitored follow-up actions and reviewed audit test programs and procedures.

Education

Learning history

Faculdade de Economia do Porto (F.E.P.)

Postgraduate Degree, Finance and Taxation

Postgraduate degree in Finance and Taxation.

ISCAP

Master's Degree, Financial Audit

Master's degree in Financial Audit.

ISCAP

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.

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