Catherine Mueller Santos
About Catherine Mueller Santos
Catherine Mueller Santos is an experienced Accounting Specialist currently working at Kinship since 2021. She has a diverse background in finance and project management, having held various roles at notable companies including KPMG, PwC, and HSBC.
Current Role at Kinship
Catherine Mueller Santos has been serving as an Accounting Specialist at Kinship since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in accounting and project management to support the financial operations of the organization. Her responsibilities include managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to financial reporting processes.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Consulting
Catherine has a diverse work history in accounting and consulting. She worked as an Accounting Specialist at The Standard for three months in 2018 and held the position of Client Finance Analyst at Wieden + Kennedy from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles as a Senior Consultant at KPMG and Project Consultant at PwC, PayPal, and ADP, where she gained significant expertise in project management and financial analysis.
Educational Background
Catherine studied Hospitality Administration/Management at Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, where she earned an Associate's degree in 2005. She later pursued a Bachelor in Business Administration at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado, completing her studies in 2009. This educational foundation supports her professional roles in accounting and project management.
Skills and Expertise
Catherine possesses expertise in project management, utilizing both PMBOK and Agile methodologies. She is proficient in financial software, including Net Suite, SAP Financial module, and PeopleSoft. Additionally, she has advanced skills in Excel, which include vlookups, formulas, conditional formatting, and pivot tables. Her operational leadership experience involves managing teams of trainees, consultants, and interns.
Language Proficiency
Catherine is fluent in Portuguese and has intermediate conversational skills in Spanish. This language proficiency enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments, particularly in roles that require interaction with clients and teams across different regions.