Tais Bezerra

A bilingual, Portuguese (Brazil) & English professional, holding business bachelor’s degree and a Master's in accounting and finance management degree. Possesses relevant professional experience in Internal Audit (including both operational and SOX audits), Corporate Governance, Project Management (PMO), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and regulatory compliance assessments., while working in multinational companies including: EY, Delloite, BDO.

Blazar Systems Limited - Dublin / Ireland - 09/2025 – Present 

Controller | Office Manager – Tech Financial Management
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Manage budget preparation and provide regular financial updates to the Chief Operations Officer.
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Liaise with external auditors in preparing quarterly and annual management accounts as well as taxes (CT1, VAT, Annual Return)
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Manage all financial transactions, including payments (Accounts Payable) and receipts (Accounts Receivable).
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Cover end-to-end regulatory operational activities for Tech companies.
Office Management & Administration
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Ensure the smooth operation of the office through oversight of all administrative functions.
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Manage office supplies, provisions, and catering for meetings and events.
Payroll and HR Administration
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Manage payroll processing and associated HR administrative duties, including documentation and record-keeping for staff. 

Lyndon House - Dublin / Ireland - 04/2025 – 08/2025 B&B Supervisor

• Managed daily front-desk operations.
• Maintained accurate inventory records and coordinated stock control for hospitality supplies.
• Handled cash register operations, daily reconciliations and ensured compliance with internal cash-handling procedures. Career break - 06/2023 – 04/2025 - Took a planned career break for personal and health reasons. 

Bank of America - Dublin / Ireland - 08/2022 – 06/2023 Officer - Operations Market Analyst

• Managed day-to-day operations and analysis of high-volume financial transactions, maintaining accuracy in data handling and reporting.
● Performed monthly general ledger reconciliations and supported audit preparations by providing clear documentation and variance explanations.
● Delivered timely and accurate credit-related support for EMEA Markets, including client profile setup, intercompany transactions, and data corrections aligned with compliance standards.
● Processed requests to create and maintain client data profiles for GBAM prospects and clients.
● Provided support for daily banking operations, including payment allocation and direct debit file processing.
● Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to address queries and resolve issues within agreed timelines.
● Processed and posted adjustments for general ledger transactions and intercompany accounts to maintain reconciliation accuracy.
● Created monthly study reports to support internal financial risk assessments and forecasting processes.
● Provided credit advice and relief at source (RAS) support for EMEA Markets.
 

Hard Rock Café Dublin - 11/2018 –07/2022 - Dublin, Ireland Senior Customer Services Took a temporary break from my professional field to pursue academic development.

● Ensured that the company’s standards and philosophy were being followed.
● Served an average of 100 customers daily in a fast-paced environment.
● Monitored stock and carried out inventory control.
● Trained approximately 10 individuals, including servers and bartenders, in bartending techniques, customer service, and the company’s philosophy. 

Deloitte - 05/2018 - 07/2018 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Compliance Analyst II

● Performed target testing to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules and regulations.
● Investigated and responded to stakeholders’ complaints.
● Delivered recommendations to improve policies, controls, and procedures.
● Managed client relationships and communication across various areas.
● Conducted investigative meetings aimed at understanding system issues and gaps. 

BDO - 01/2017 - 08/2017 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Compliance Analyst II

● Supervised and trained a team of four trainees who worked on projects in the hospitality and sports sectors, improving and revising internal controls, enhancing compliance procedures, and conducting investigative interviews. 

EY - 09/2014 - 01/2017 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Risk Consultant
 

● Conducted internal audits, process reviews, and SOX compliance testing using tools such as ACL and Visio.
● Mapped and evaluated financial processes, contributing to the enhancement of internal controls and operational efficiency.
● Managed sensitive client financial data and supported reconciliation of balances as part of fraud investigations.
● Assisted in preparing audit reports with a focus on financial integrity, credit risk, and transactional controls.
● Engaged with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps, verify data, and ensure audit readiness.
● Supported payment analysis, ledger accuracy reviews, and identification of overdue balances impacting credit exposure.

MSc. in Accounting and Finance Management Griffith College Dublin - Full Time Student - 02/2020 - 10/2021 - Dublin - Ireland
● Thesis: The Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs and the Benefits of Internal Audit in Mitigating the Negative Consequences of COVID-19
● Business Consultancy Analysis: Leader of the winning project for the revitalization of Rathgar Village, Dublin
● Covered subjects included GDPR, internal controls, budgeting and pricing, risk assessment, corporate governance, audit, tax, strategic performance, and international financial reporting

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Centro Universitário Augusto Motta - 07/2011 - 12/2017 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
● Worked full-time at Big Four firms while completing a degree.