Ana Benicio
Accountant
Msida
Summary
Dynamic and fully qualified accountant with over 6 years of international experience across Brazil, Ireland, and Malta. Expertise in audit, financial reporting, and internal controls, with a focus on process efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Executive
Credence Holdings Limited
6 2024 - Current
- Assisting in maintaining the company’s books of accounts
- Carrying out month-end accounting procedures and reconciliations
- Actively involved in the group's overall billing and credit control function
- Handling intercompany group invoicing and reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
- Performing internal controls and assisting in designing and implementing control procedures
- Assisting the Group Finance Manager in the general financial management of the Group
- Assisting in other general accounting duties and any preparation of ad-hoc reports as may be required
- Performing internal and client's payments and bank procedures
Auditor
Tri-Mer Services
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Actively involved in audit financing statements and assisting with accounting
- Participating in audit planning engagements
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conducting audit testing
- Maintaining documentation of supporting documents provided by clients
- Developing a good relationship with clients
- Collaborating with the tax department to ensure the client complies with applicable tax regulations
- Developing a keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of financial data analysis across various engagements
Auditor & Accountant
James Dillane & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: a respected Chartered accounting and audit firm with over 30 years of heritage
- Performed audit and compliance procedures following IFRS rules and accounting standards
- Prepared accurate accounts and financial statements to meet regulatory requirements
- Managed book entries such as accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and other daily transactions
- A respected Chartered accounting and audit firm with over 30 years of heritage
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Auditor
PwC Brazil
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Engaged with prominent clients in Brazil and internationally, learning rigorous audit standards and procedures under the guidance of senior professionals
- Participated in audit planning engagements
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conducted audit testing
- Documented supporting documents provided by clients
- Analysis and presentations of IFRS rules and SOX standards
- Assessed internal control procedures within client organizations
- Coordinated seamlessly with cross-functional teams and external clients to achieve project objectives
- Prepared and meticulously reviewed reports to meet deadlines and uphold defined quality standards
Accounts Assistant
CSE Energia
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Processed and paid invoices, overseeing and-to-end payment processes
- Cultivated positive vendor relationships by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing payment discrepancies
- Managed purchasing processes and implemented effective expense controls to optimize internal controls
- Conducted bank reconciliations and maintained precision in controlling financial investments
- Prepared and submitted reports in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Federal University of São Paulo
Brazil 01.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro – UFRJ
Brazil 01.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
SAGE
Xero
CaseWare
Financial reports
Audit preparation and response
Financial Controls
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting
Affiliations
CRC – Brazilian Accountancy Body, Full qualified Accountant, 2019
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Federal University of São Paulo
01.2024 - 01.2026
Auditor
Tri-Mer Services
05.2023 - 06.2024
Auditor & Accountant
James Dillane & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
Auditor
PwC Brazil
01.2019 - 01.2021
Accounts Assistant
CSE Energia
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro – UFRJ
01.2016 - 01.2020
Finance Executive
Credence Holdings Limited
6 2024 - Current
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