Elielma Silva

• Conducting thorough monthly closing analytical review of figures reported by international local offices (Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
• Reviewing and coordinating intercompany eliminations with local teams and holding accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinating reporting dates and deadlines with local teams in LATAM, North America, and Asia/Pacific subsidiaries.
• Crafting ad hoc reports requested by shareholders and stakeholders to provide timely and relevant insights.
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement in Group consolidation process and devising effective solutions to optimize time and resources.
• Skillfully preparing financial statements in strict accordance with IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Actively engaging with local teams to rectify any discrepancies in movement schedules and reported figures.
• Ensuring annual reports are meticulously updated and formatted to align with branding guidelines.
• Facilitating collection of input for director's report from regional CEOs, fostering cohesive communication across the organization.
• Developing and implementing group policies to maintain consistency in transaction accounting and meet group expectations.
• Providing invaluable support to auditors during year-end process, fostering a collaborative and efficient audit experience.

Through these responsibilities, I continuously strive to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

• Conducting monthly closing reviews of figures reported by international local offices, meticulously scrutinizing for accuracy and completeness.
  Spearheading the preparation of half-year and year-end annual reports, meticulously revising financial disclosures to ensure adherence to relevant IFRS standards.
• Ensuring all textual content within reports complies with applicable IFRSs, meticulously verifying inclusion and accuracy.
  Rigorously examining the appropriateness of disclosed figures within financial reports, guaranteeing integrity and transparency.
• Generating and distributing reports for management and various departments, providing essential financial insights to support decision-making.
  Executing journal entries for consolidation purposes and cash flow in alignment with IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborating closely with auditors, addressing queries, and furnishing necessary documentation and reports to facilitate the audit process.
• Crafting comprehensive Memorandums elucidating the correct accounting treatment for specific transactions, enhancing understanding for both the Board of Directors and auditors, and ensuring strict compliance with IFRS standards.
• Through meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to compliance, I strive to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and contribute to the success of our organization.

• Heavily involved in planning and executing audit procedures
• Execution and reperformance of internal controls testing
• Recalculation of interest over loans and investments to assure accuracy of booked results
• Reconciliation and aging list analysis of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Responsible for inspecting documents, making sure that they were accounted properly
• Planning audit procedures such as: determining materiality, performing analytical review, identifying main risks associated to account balances and transactions, determining internal controls testing approach, and, required audit procedures needed to mitigate identified risks, submitting to Manager, Partner and Quality review.

At Lowry, I provided comprehensive support to clients, encompassing the preparation of presentations, tax obligations, and guidance on internal controls.

Primarily concentrating on audit clients, I specialized in accounting tasks, including the meticulous preparation of financial statements. Additionally, I undertook the preparation of consulting reports and conducted investigations into potential fraud cases.

My role entailed significant involvement in the planning and execution of audit procedures, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy throughout the process.

Furthermore, I managed general accounting activities such as bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and income tax preparation on behalf of clients, guaranteeing adherence to regulatory standards and financial accuracy.

During my time at Deloitte, I began as a Business Analyst and progressed to the role of Assistant Manager after 2 and half years, where I honed my skills in financial analysis and internal controls. As a Business Analyst, I meticulously inspected documents to ensure accurate accounting treatment and conducted thorough internal controls testing to ensure compliance.

Additionally, I performed detailed recalculations of interest on loans and investments to validate the accuracy of reported results. In managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, I conducted reconciliations and aging list analyses to identify discrepancies and ensure financial integrity. A critical aspect of my role involved organizing all manual audit evidence obtained, facilitating efficient review processes and maintaining meticulous documentation standards. Through these responsibilities, I developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of financial processes, laying the groundwork for my progression within the organization.

As an Assistant Manager , I assumed leadership roles, training and coordinating audit teams, and acting as the primary client contact for requests. I gained expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and demonstrated effective leadership and prioritization skills in managing multiple tasks to achieve client and Deloitte's objectives.

My primary sectors of focus were Real Estate, Construction, and Mining, where I played a pivotal role in planning audit procedures, including determining materiality, performing analytical review, and identifying risks. I trained audit teams and coordinated project activities to ensure high-quality work and meet deadlines.

Furthermore, I supported specialists from international firms, serving as their first point of contact for clarification and instructions. I ensured the tie-out of financial statements with accounting information and prepared presentations to discuss audit findings internally and with clients. Additionally, I oversaw the timely archiving of audit work and participated in testing new audit tools to ensure functionality and compliance with regulations.