
Isabela Souza
@isabelasouza1
I streamline bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting for global teams and growing businesses.
What I'm looking for
I've supported accounting and finance operations for ENGIE INEO, Reservoir Group, Lafarge, Mazars, and clients across energy, construction, food, healthcare, and outsourced services.
As an independent Senior Bookkeeper and Accounting Specialist, I manage cloud-based financial data, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, bank and credit-card reconciliations, tax returns, and compliance matters using QuickBooks Online and Xero.
I turn disorganized ledgers and transaction records into accurate, audit-ready financial reports, resolve accounting backlogs and discrepancies, and build asynchronous workflows through written documentation, email, client portals, Slack, Jira, and Trello.
I also work in forensic accounting, collaborating with attorneys on financial case evaluations, settlement reports, monetary correction, interest calculations, and damage analyses for legal matters in Brazil.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Collaborate with attorneys on financial case evaluations and settlements in Brazil.
Develop detailed financial reports used in legal negotiations and dispute resolution
Prepare monetary correction and interest calculations for indemnification claims
Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial calculations
Provide financial analysis and damage calculations for legal cases
Senior Bookkeeper & Accounting Specialist | Financial Advisory Consultant
May 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Provision of bookkeeping, accounting, and cloud-based financial data management services for small businesses and self-employed clients, utilizing QuickBooks Online and Xero.
Performance of bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure financial report accuracy and data integrity.
Management of accounts payable and receivable workflows, processing invoices, payments, and collections asynchronousl
Court-Appointed Financial Curator (Guardian)
Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 (3 months)
Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Appointed by the Public Prosecutor's Office to manage the finances of a person under legal protection
Prepare and submit official financial reports and accountings to the court
Ensure the proper allocation of resources to meet the person's needs
Manage the finances of individuals under legal protection
Oversee budgeting, expense control, and fi
ENGIE INEO (multinational based in France)
Integration of ERP TOTVS Protheus financial modules (accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, invoicing) and accounting systems.
Management of the monthly accounting close and financial reporting, adhering to the headquarters' (France) schedule.
Account reconciliation and financial analysis.
Preparation of tax reports and support for group-level financial
Public Sector Consortium - Government of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
Data entry and processing of invoices within the TOTVS Protheus ERP system
Supported financial planning and budget control
Analyzed financial performance (actual vs. budget)
Assisted in monthly closing and reporting processes
Supported decision-making through financial analysis
Managed supplier validation and purchasing processes
RESERVOIR GROUP (Offshore - Oil & Gas Sector) (UK-based multinational)
Executed full accounting and tax routines
Prepared financial reports for UK headquarters
Managed tax obligations and electronic filings
Supported financial reporting monthly closing processes
Participated in SAP Business One implementation
Provision of services for STATOIL, currently known as EQUINOR - a Norwegian state-owned m
Accounting Analyst
Dec 2009 - May 2011 (1 year 5 months)
UBX Enterprises (Oil & Gas Sector at Petrobras – Brazil)
Performed accounting routines, reconciliations, and financial analyses
Managed cost control and the preparation of financial reports
Supported external audits and TOTVS ERP implementation processes
Prepared financial statements and tax summaries
LAFARGE (France-based multinational)
Managed cost integration and financial data validation
Analyzed cost variations and prepared financial reports
Monitored consistency between cost and accounting systems
Supported internal audit processes
Possessing extensive experience with JD Edwards integrated system
MAZARS GROUP (multinational based in France)
Provided accounting services to clients in the food and construction sectors.
Prepared financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, EBITDA)
Performed account analysis and reconciliation using the NETCORP ERP system.
Conducted financial reviews with management teams.
Rede D'Or Hospitals in Brazil
Cost control and financial reporting support
Preparation of cash flow and financial performance reports
Monitored cost allocation and expense distribution
Support for financial presentations to stake holders
Extensive experience with integrated ERP systems: WCusthos, WPD, Mapper SIG, and RM Cont.
Accounting and Finance Intern
Apr 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Marítima Petróleo e Engenharia (Offshore - Oil & Gas Sector at Petrobras - Brazil )
Performed accounting entries and reconciliations
Supported financial reporting and documentation control
Assisted in cost allocation and project-based accounting
Conducted bank reconciliations and financial checks
Accounting Intern
Dec 2004 - Mar 2005 (3 months)
VULCAN Material Plástico Ltda. (Industrial Sector)
Gained experience in an industrial company in the plastic manufacturing sector
Performed analysis of income statement accounts using integrated systems
Reviewed and classified industrial costs related to production
Prepared cost reports and supported financial reconciliation processes
Performed bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy of financial d
Ledger Accounting and Business Consulting - Accounting Firm
Worked in an accounting firm handling tax and financial routines
Analyzed balance sheet and income statement accounts for multiple companies
Supported clients under different tax regimes (Simples Nacional, Presumed Profit, Real Profit)
Performed accounting classifications and manual bookkeeping entries
Managed tax calculations, provision
Ledger Accounting and Business Consulting - Accounting Firm
Supported accounting, tax, and financial routines in an accounting firm
Performed account analysis and financial data organization
Executed manual bookkeeping entries, including taxes and provisions
Assisted in cost center allocation using Alterdata system
Conducted bank and cash reconciliations
Amaral Accounting and Classist Auditing - Accounting Firm
Worked in an accounting firm supporting tax and financial processes
Performed accounting classification of financial documents
Executed manual bookkeeping entries and tax records using Alterdata system
Analyzed balance sheet and income statement accounts
Completed bank and cash reconciliations
Accounting & Finance Intern
Dec 1994 - Oct 1995 (10 months)
BANERJ - Bank of the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
Verified tax payments (ISS, IPTU) with local government authorities
Prepared daily financial reports
Reviewed cleared and returned checks based on bank reports
Performed daily bank reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable
Supported financial control and reporting processes within the bank
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Regional Accounting Council of the State of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - CRC/RJ
Issued Aug 2012
Faculdade Moraes Júnior
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
2003 - 2006
Bachelor's degree focused on corporate accounting, financial analysis, tax regulation, and compliance.
Dom Hélder Câmara School
high school, Accounting Technician
1993 - 1995
High school education with a vocational course in Accounting.
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