Manuel Fonte
About Manuel Fonte
Manuel Fonte is a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, including Unilever and American Tower. He emphasizes the value of people in organizations and has a proven track record in problem-solving and financial integration.
Work at American Tower
Manuel Fonte has been employed at American Tower as a Senior Accountant since 2022. His role involves managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Prior to this position, he worked at American Tower in Germany from 2021 to 2022, where he also served as a Senior Accountant for 11 months. His experience at American Tower reflects his expertise in financial management within the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
Previous Experience at Telxius
Manuel Fonte worked at Telxius as a Senior Accountant for three months in 2021 in Germany. He also held the position of Record to Report from 2018 to 2020 for two years, and as a Support/Consultant in Financial Accounting Process for eight months in 2020. His roles at Telxius contributed to his understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes in the telecommunications industry.
Career at Unilever
Manuel Fonte's career at Unilever spanned from 2006 to 2018, where he held multiple positions. He began as an Accountant in Accounts Payable, progressing to Senior Payment Accountant from 2009 to 2012, and later served as a Senior F&A Business Analyst from 2012 to 2018. His tenure at Unilever involved significant contributions to financial transition processes, particularly in integrating financial operations with IBM-BTO.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Fonte holds a Licentiate degree in Accounting and Audit from Universidade de Aveiro, completed from 2001 to 2006. He studied Business Science at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where he participated in an Erasmus program at CES Felipe II in 2006. Additionally, he completed an Executive Programme in Leadership, Decision Making & Strategic Innovation at London Business School in 2017, and pursued Post-Graduate Studies in Sales Management at Porto Business School in 2015.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Manuel Fonte serves as Vice President of an IPSS, where he has focused on enhancing financial sustainability. His efforts have led to cost reductions and improvements in efficiency and profitability. This role highlights his commitment to community service and his ability to apply financial expertise in a non-profit context.