Miguel Rodrigues

Corporate Retirement Funds

• Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Developed & presented comprehensive financial reports, including AFS and quarterly management accounts, for trustee decision-making support.
• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
• Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
• Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Analyse and implement new regulatory requirements, including Regulation 28.

• Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
• Trained fund accountants on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Mentored fellow team members in advanced technical concepts, fostering a collaborative work environment where ideas were freely exchanged.
• Streamlined technical workflows for enhanced productivity through the implementation of automation tools.
• Improved systems with addition of new features.
• Conducted root cause analysis of admin systems to locate and correct problems.

• Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
• Optimized work processes through collaboration with team members and cross-functional departments.
• Delivered timely month-end reports with a focus on data integrity and thorough analysis.
• Maintained accurate transaction processing record.
• Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for annual audits.

Asset Administration

• Produced and reviewed monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc accounting reports to clients, their investment mangers and agents.
• Reviewed transaction activity incorporating cash and stock differences, outstanding receivables/payables, pricing and corporate actions.