Barbara Silvestre
About Barbara Silvestre
Barbara Silvestre is an Internal Control - Payroll Compliance professional at J.D. Irving, Limited in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidade Federal da Bahia and a Business Administration Accounting diploma from New Brunswick Community College.
Work at J.D. Irving
Barbara Silvestre has been employed at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2021, serving as an Internal Control - Payroll Compliance specialist. Her role involves gathering information for external reporting and utilizing advanced tools and technologies for data analyses and visualizations. Additionally, she is involved in project management and process improvement initiatives, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidade Federal da Bahia, which she completed from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education at New Brunswick Community College, where she studied Accounting and earned a Business Administration Accounting degree from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she completed a program in English for Business at UC Berkeley Extension in 2013.
Background
Before joining J.D. Irving, Barbara worked at PwC Brasil as a Senior Associate Auditor from 2015 to 2020. This role provided her with extensive experience in auditing and compliance, which she applies in her current position. Her educational background in economics and accounting complements her professional experience.
Professional Skills
In her current role, Barbara utilizes the latest tools and technologies for data analyses and visualizations, enhancing her ability to support internal controls and payroll compliance. Her involvement in project management and process improvement initiatives reflects her commitment to optimizing operational processes within the organization.