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Luci Tavares

@lucitavares

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Experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with a focus on process improvement.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values process improvement and offers growth opportunities.

I am an Accounts Payable Specialist with over 20 years of experience in multinational environments, where I have held leadership roles and contributed to the implementation of Shared Service Centers. My expertise lies in SAP, Concur, and Oracle, and I am passionate about enhancing processes and ensuring compliance. Being trilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish allows me to communicate effectively in diverse settings, making me a valuable asset to any team.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams and designed efficient accounts payable processes. At NS2 Internet Ltd, I supervised a team of 10 Financial Analysts, developed policies in line with SOX controls, and played a key role in SAP upgrades. My experience at Nextel Telecom involved processing and reconciling AP invoices, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness, while my tenure at Ericsson Telecom allowed me to implement training for over 1,000 employees on SAP Concur systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Associated

Denso Manufacturing

Sep 2024 - Present (8 months)

Created and managed invoices within the Oracle system, ensuring accurate processing. Matched purchase orders, validated information, and obtained necessary approvals. Provided support regarding payment status inquiries and prepared General Ledger reconciliations.

Oracle Invoice Matching Reconciliations General Ledger Payment Processing Data Validation

Owner

Retail Kids Clothing

May 2021 - Present (4 years)

Independently managed all administrative and operational functions for a retail kids clothing business. Oversaw day-to-day operations, including sales, inventory, and customer relations.

Operations Management Sales Inventory Management Business Administration

AP & Invoice Receiving Lead

NS2 Internet Ltd (Netshoes)

Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Supervised a team of 10 Financial Analysts and Assistants, designing AP and Invoice receiving processes with SOX Controls. Delivered monthly reports to Audit and participated in Cash Flow Committees, approving payment priorities. Played a key role in SAP upgrades, including NFe and Concur implementation.

Accounts Payable SOX Compliance Team Leadership SAP Concur Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Nextel Telecom

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)

Processed and reconciled AP invoices, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness while closing outstanding internal audit issues. Led new processes for travel and expense payments using SAP-Concur. Supported employees and managers with Concur training and guides.

Accounts Payable SAP Concur Expense Management Process Improvement Training

Contact Centre Team Lead (Accounting)

Ericsson Telecom

Nov 2004 - Present (20 years 6 months)

Participated in the creation of the Shared Service Center (SSC) for LATAM, transferring key activities from Brazil to Mexico City. Supported vendors across LATAM/US with payment and invoice issues. Implemented and trained over 1,000 employees on SAP Concur T&E systems.

shared services Concur LATAM Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FIA Business School

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business principles and strategic management. Gained expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.

Universidade Paulista (UNIP)

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, covering fundamental business concepts and management practices. Developed a strong foundation in core business functions.