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Ruben Silva

Financial Accountant
Krakow

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical professional with 4 years of finance experience and 3 additional years in corporate roles unrelated to finance. Proven expertise in SAP ERP, ticketing systems, and aging reports management. Strong foundation in financial reconciliation, invoice processing, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills. Experienced in supporting both US and EMEA markets, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and driving continuous process improvements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Accounts Receivable Specialist - US Market

ABB
10.2024 - Current
  • Process accounts receivable transactions, including customer invoicing, account reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Support internal trade payments and cash application activities, addressing deductions and retentions.
  • Generate and analyse AR reports to provide actionable insights.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.
  • Collaborate across business units to support end-to-end financial operations.
  • Create weekly aging reports.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards.
  • Work shifts (14:00–22:00) to align with US market operations.

Accounts Payable Envoy

RS Group
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Processed PO invoices, tax documents, proformas, and down payments.
  • Managed a portfolio of 550 suppliers across EMEA.
  • Coordinated with stock controllers and buyers to resolve complex queries.
  • Investigated and corrected overdue invoices and financial discrepancies.
  • Handled supplier communication professionally via email and phone.
  • Maintained monthly supplier statements and drove invoice automation efforts.

Accounts Payable Accountant

IBM
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed LATAM invoices using SAP.
  • Collaborated with Payments and GL teams on financial reporting.
  • Investigated and resolved billing disputes.
  • Maintained system tickets and liaised with internal/external parties.
  • Generated reports and financial documents using Google Sheets.

Web Data Analyst

Accenture
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conducted analysis of web data and improved internal processes.
  • Managed urgent ad-hoc tasks under new policies.
  • Monitored online ads and trends for business strategy insights.

Industrial Machinery Controller

Santos Barosa S.A.
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw industrial production lines and ensured quality control.
  • Monitored machinery systems and resolved technical issues.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Vocational School of Cooking/Tourism (NVQ Level IV)

Escola Professional De Leiria
09.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor - Management - Incomplete

Instituto Politecnico De Leira
04.2001 -

Skills

  • SAP ERP
  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Pivot Tables
  • Vlookup
  • Invoice Processing & Reconciliation
  • Aging Reports Analysis
  • Ticketing Systems
  • Financial Documentation & Compliance
  • Vendor Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Process Automation

Interests

History, Archaeology, Travel, Video Editing

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Specialist - US Market

ABB
10.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Envoy

RS Group
05.2023 - 09.2024

Accounts Payable Accountant

IBM
09.2021 - 04.2023

Web Data Analyst

Accenture
09.2018 - 08.2021

Industrial Machinery Controller

Santos Barosa S.A.
03.2015 - 08.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Vocational School of Cooking/Tourism (NVQ Level IV)

Escola Professional De Leiria
09.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor - Management - Incomplete

Instituto Politecnico De Leira
04.2001 -
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