Francisco Marques da Silva
Associate Consultant | Financial Audit | Internal Audit | Internal Control | Accounting
About the specialist
Accounting and audit professional with experience in financial audit, internal audit, internal control and analysis of accounting processes, working in corporate environments with a focus on compliance, risk assessment and improvement of organisational processes. BSc in Accounting and Auditing from Instituto Superior Técnico de Angola (ISTA) and trainee member of the Angolan Order of Accountants (OCPCA).
He has experience executing and supervising audit engagements, including analysis of financial statements, substantive and compliance testing, assessment of internal controls, preparation of memoranda and recommendations for management improvement.
He brings an analytical, organised and results-oriented profile, with teamwork skills, audit team supervision and communication across organisational levels.
Areas of Expertise
Audit and Internal Control
- Financial audit
- Internal audit
- Planning and execution of risk-based audits
- Assessment of internal control systems
- Compliance and substantive testing
- Review of working papers
- Preparation of audit memoranda and reports
- Monitoring of recommendations
Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Analysis of financial statements
- Bank reconciliations
- Accounting analysis
- Preparation of analytical trial balances
- Accounting processing
- Tax analysis
- Document management
Process Management
- Assessment of internal processes
- Identification of risks and deficiencies
- Proposal of corrective measures
- Continual improvement
- Team organisation and coordination
Sectors of Experience
Credentials
4 years of professional experience
- 4+ years of experience in audit
- 2+ years of experience in accounting
- Academic and professional background
- BSc in Accounting and Auditing – Instituto Superior Técnico de Angola (ISTA)
- Trainee member of the Angolan Order of Accountants (OCPCA)
- Financial audit training – RCA Auditores, Assessores e Consultores (Portugal)
- Tax audit – analysis and review of company accounts (OCPCA)
- Compliance training
- Computerised accounting training
- VAT accounting training
- Advanced Excel
- Professional experience
- Audit supervisor at an audit and consulting firm
- Coordination and review of audit engagements
- Assessment of risks, internal controls and governance
- Financial audit of accounting processes
- Testing of suppliers, third-party services, human resources, fixed assets and cash
- Preparation of reports, memoranda and recommendations
- Experience with Primavera, Caseware, ASD and PMR
Available Services
Financial Audit
Execution of financial audit procedures, accounting analysis, substantive testing and preparation of supporting documentation.
Internal Audit and Internal Control
Process assessment, risk identification, control analysis and support in implementing improvements.
Accounting and Financial Support
Support in accounting organisation, reconciliations, financial analysis and preparation of management information.
Training
Introductory training in financial audit and accounting procedures.