Nilson Baptista
Niedercorn,Esch-sur-Alzette
Summary
Hands-on Financial Controller skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity. Aligns operations with business objectives for good team progress. Challenges policies and procedures to optimise financial performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Controller
Barents Reinsurance S.A.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2025.07 - 2026.01
- Supervised preparation of Lux-GAAP financial statements and regulatory submissions to CAA and Central Bank of Luxembourg.
- Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, integrating complex data sets for analysis.
- Produced quarterly financial controls reports in collaboration with Risk Team to mitigate operational risks.
- Delivered detailed OPEX and technical expense analyses, ensuring accurate budget allocation and validation.
- Oversaw expense allocation processes while providing forward-looking financial forecasts to enhance decision-making.
- Designed and presented quarterly results to senior management, offering actionable insights for strategic initiatives.
- Maintained robust financial internal controls with Accounting, Actuarial, Treasury, and Investment teams to ensure data integrity.
- Prepared detailed ageing analyses and developed presentations for the Board on financial performance.
- Minimiye errors in financial and regulatory by 20%
- Reducing up 2 days in each reporting
Regulatory Reporting Specialist
Swiss Re Europe
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2024.07 - 2025.07
- Executed statutory reporting for iptiQ P&C EMEA and Swiss Branch under Swiss and Lux GAAP.
- Prepared detailed reports on Solvency, Liquidity, and Capital Adequacy for regulatory compliance.
- Monitored Tied Assets weekly while conducting coverage ratio analysis to align with FINMA guidelines.
- Optimised capital allocation strategies consistent with Swiss liquidity regulations.
- Led projections for quarterly and annual liquidity, enhancing Own Risk and Solvency Assessment precision.
- Developed scenarios for risk-adjusted capital planning adhering to FINMA standards.
- Implemented financial processes based on the 4-eyes principle to boost accuracy.
- Followed through on audit recommendations to ensure compliance with identified findings.
Finance Manager
General Group / Catitre SA
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2022.04 - 2024.06
- Led financial and regulatory projects, managing internal teams and external providers.
- Oversaw accurate IFRS and Lux GAAP quarterly and annual group reporting.
- Supervised preparation of Lux GAAP financial statements for regulatory submission to CAA.
- Prepared technical, non-technical, and statistical accounts for Tagetik consolidation, ensuring compliance with Group Manual of Accounting in IFRS.
- Reviewed tax calculations for fiscal accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Revised technical and non-technical balances while leading reconciliation of accounting processes.
- Managed cash flow and prepared monthly bank reconciliations.
- Strengthened internal controls by overseeing cost management and asset management.
Top Senior Auditor- Project Manager (Insurance)
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Lisbon, Portugal
2011.11 - 2022.04
- Led diverse audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and various GAAP standards.
- Directed financial audits for key clients like Zurich Insurance Plc, ENSA, Credit Agricole, Montepio, Allianz Partners.
- Audited major corporations, including SHELL, GALP, SONAE, UNILIVER, verifying regulatory adherence.
- Reviewed financial compliance for EU-funded and UN-financed projects under international standards.
- Supervised GAP analysis and SAP BPC implementation within Fidelidade Seguros project.
- Provided insurance-related technical training while leading PwC's team programme.
- Managed client relationships through proposal management and expectation alignment.
- Executed comprehensive external audits to evaluate financial operations.
Business Owner
Cape Consulting Group
Praia, Cabo Verde
2007.11 - 2011.10
- Delivered strategic consulting to government and private entities, specialising in business planning and investment structuring.
- Secured funding exceeding €500 million for over 100 start-ups through management of high-impact government projects.
- Established strategic relationships that fostered economic development in Angola and Cabo Verde.
- Streamlined business processes to boost operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Applied advanced risk analysis techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations and stress testing.
- Led cross-functional teams from project conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
- Resolved complex business challenges using strong analytical skills to drive solutions.
- Conducted market research to monitor industry trends and competitors' strategies.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns for brand awareness.
Internal Auditor
Bank of Cape Verde
Praia, Cabo Verde
2009.11 - 2010.10
- Performed audits across HR, Bank Assets, Treasury, and Operations, identifying control gaps and ensuring compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent activity to uphold company integrity.
- Analysed financial data, enhancing transparency and accountability within the organisation.
- Recommended procedural changes in collaboration with key stakeholders, implementing more efficient practices.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising audit findings, assisting executive decision-making.
- Presented audit results to senior leadership, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Strengthened internal controls through leadership of physical inventories and cross-departmental risk assessments.
- Managed cash counts and monitored asset integrity to mitigate risks.
Education
PhD Candidate - Management
ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management
Portugal 2019.09 - 2021.07
Master in Audit - Audit
Politechnic Institute of Porto
Portugal 2016.09 - 2018.07
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas 2008.09 - 2009.07
Bachelor of Science - Audit and Taxation
Politechnic Institute of Tomar
Portugal 2003.09 - 2007.07
Higher National Diploma - Financial Investments
Luxembourg Lifelong
Luxembourg 2023.01 - 2024.06
Skills
- Auditing and accounting expertise
- Strategic investment analysis insights
- Business development strategies
- Knowledge of financial markets
- Internal controls management
- Strategic investment analysis insights
- Regulatory compliance knowledge, AML/CFT
- IFRS, LUX GAAP, SWISS GAAP expertise
Certification
- Diploma as Professional in Financial Investments in Luxembourg (5+1)
- 2023: AML/CFT
- 2023: Audit and Compliance
- 2023: Financial Instruments and Markets
- 2024: Managing and Selling Investment Products
- 2024: Alternative Investments: PE - RE – HF
- 2024: Project Management
- ACCA (Part Qualified- Ongoing)- 5021466 (Completed 5 of 12 courses)
- Data-driven Decision Making: COURSERA (2016)- Cod: 9V6F6LEOJZSQ
- Problem Solving with Excel: COURSERA (2016)- Cod: 3NSG8STD6DRX
- Driver Certificate: CAT C (2022), CAM Certificate: IMT (2021)- 13259/2021, ADR (2022)
Languages
Portuguese: C2 (Native)
Cape Verdean: C2 (Native)
French: C1 (Advanced)
English: C1 (Advanced)
Spanish: B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Italian: A2 (Elementary)
Luxembourgish: A2 (Elementary)
Hobbies
Swimming: Regularly with family., Cooking: Enjoy experimenting with international cuisines and hosting dinner parties., Travel: Passionate about driving and exploring new cultures and destinations.
Affiliations
- Swiming
- Shopping
- Traveling
Accomplishments
Best Student of Cabo Verde 2007/Merit Schoolarshipp
Best Student in Master in Audit
Timeline
Finance Controller
Barents Reinsurance S.A.
2025.07 - 2026.01
Regulatory Reporting Specialist
Swiss Re Europe
2024.07 - 2025.07
Higher National Diploma - Financial Investments
Luxembourg Lifelong
2023.01 - 2024.06
Finance Manager
General Group / Catitre SA
2022.04 - 2024.06
PhD Candidate - Management
ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management
2019.09 - 2021.07
Master in Audit - Audit
Politechnic Institute of Porto
2016.09 - 2018.07
Top Senior Auditor- Project Manager (Insurance)
Pricewaterhousecoopers
2011.11 - 2022.04
Internal Auditor
Bank of Cape Verde
2009.11 - 2010.10
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2008.09 - 2009.07
Business Owner
Cape Consulting Group
2007.11 - 2011.10
Bachelor of Science - Audit and Taxation
Politechnic Institute of Tomar
2003.09 - 2007.07