Denilson Pedro
Senior Consultant | Financial Audit | Accounting and Tax | Internal Control and Risk Management
About the specialist
Senior auditor and certified accountant with more than 5 years of professional experience in financial audit, accounting, taxation, internal control and financial analysis in Angola.
He has experience executing and supervising end-to-end financial audits, covering planning, risk assessment, internal control review, substantive procedures, vouching, confirmations, document validation, reconciliations and review of financial statements.
He combines audit experience with a solid command of Angolan accounting and taxation, including tax computation and compliance, return preparation, compliance review and financial reporting.
He has worked with organisations across different sectors, identifying risks, assessing controls, analysing irregularities, preparing working papers and issuing technical reports to support management decision-making.
He applies the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS, IAS, IPSAS and the Angolan chart of accounts (PGC), alongside financial analysis and reporting tools including Primavera, Excel and Power BI.
Areas of Expertise
Financial Audit
- Audit and review of financial statements
- Audit planning and execution
- Audit risk assessment
- Substantive and analytical procedures
- Vouching and confirmations
- Document validation and balance confirmation
- Bank reconciliations
- Asset and inventory verification
- Preparation and review of working papers
- Technical audit reporting
Accounting and Financial Reporting
- General and financial accounting
- Monthly closings
- Preparation of financial statements
- Management reporting
- Dashboards and performance indicators
- Financial analysis and treasury management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Application of the Angolan PGC, IFRS and IAS
Taxation and Tax Compliance
- Angolan taxation
- VAT, personal income tax, industrial tax, stamp duty and vehicle tax
- Social security and withholding taxes
- SAF-T
- Tax computation
- Preparation and submission of tax returns
- Tax compliance review
Internal Control and Risk Management
- Internal control system assessment
- Risk identification and assessment
- Identification of failures and irregularities
- Control testing
- Risk mitigation recommendations
- Process improvement
- Legal and regulatory compliance review
- Support in implementing good governance practice
Project Audit and Compliance
- Contract and project audits
- Legal and regulatory compliance verification
- Document and financial analysis
- Audit of internationally funded projects
- Process and control assessment
- Technical and financial reporting
Sectors of Experience
Credentials
5 years of professional experience
- Credentials
- Certified accountant and member of OCPCA — Angolan Order of Accountants
- Member of the Angolan Tax Professionals Association
- Over 5 years of experience in financial audit, accounting and taxation
- Command of ISA, IFRS, IAS, IPSAS and the Angolan PGC
- Experience with VAT, personal income tax, industrial tax, stamp duty, vehicle tax, social security, withholding taxes and SAF-T
- Experience coordinating and supervising teams
- Education
- BSc in Accounting and Administration — Universidade Católica de Angola
- Postgraduate in Angolan Tax Law — IDEFF, University of Lisbon Law School
- Master's in progress — Universidade Metodista de Angola
- Training in balance sheet and income statement auditing
- Advanced Excel training
- Digital skills
- Primavera ERP V10 and V9.15, advanced Excel, Power BI
Available Services
Financial Audit
Execution and supervision of financial audits, including planning, risk assessment, control testing, substantive procedures, document review, reconciliations and analysis of financial statements.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Support in organising and improving accounting processes, financial closings, reconciliations, financial statements, management reporting and decision support information.
Taxation and Tax Compliance
Support in meeting Angolan tax obligations, including tax computation, return preparation, compliance review and follow-up with the tax authority.
Internal Control and Risk Management
Assessment of internal control systems, identification of risks and irregularities, process analysis and recommendations to strengthen controls and improve organisational performance.
Audit and Compliance
Financial, accounting, tax and regulatory compliance reviews, including document analysis, process review and technical reporting.
Financial Management Support
Preparation and analysis of financial information, performance indicators, cash flows, reconciliations and reports to support management decision-making.