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Mira Cruzado

Summary

With a solid background in finance, administration, and human resources, I bring over a decade of experience managing complex financial operations and development projects in both governmental and donor-funded environments. My career spans pivotal roles at organizations such as USAID, the Embassy of Ireland, and MOZAL, where I consistently ensured compliance with international standards while optimizing operational efficiency. I have demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and donor compliance — all underpinned by a strong command of IFRS, ACCA knowledge, and systems like SAP, SunSystems, and Citrix. Whether coordinating provincial initiatives or supporting multi-country programs, I have built a track record of delivering results with integrity, precision, and a deep understanding of development finance and accountability.

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Professional Data

Industry

NGO & Non-profit
Experience: 13 years

Education

University, Honors

Education

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Medium, Gestao Financeira
2020-08-01 - 2025-04-01 - Attending
United Kingdom

ACCA ongoing left with 4 professional papers

Herriot watt university

Honors, honours degree in business administration
2009-01-01 - 2012-12-01 - Concluded
United Kingdom

Experience

BUDGET AND TAX SPECIALIST

USAID Mozambique

NGO & Non-profit
2024-07-01 - Present
Mozambique, Maputo

With a solid background in finance, administration, and human resources, I bring over a decade of experience managing complex financial operations and development projects in both governmental and donor-funded environments. My career spans pivotal roles at organizations such as USAID, the Embassy of Ireland, and MOZAL, where I consistently ensured compliance with international standards while optimizing operational efficiency. I have demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and donor compliance — all underpinned by a strong command of IFRS, ACCA knowledge, and systems like SAP, SunSystems, and Citrix. Whether coordinating provincial initiatives or supporting multi-country programs, I have built a track record of delivering results with integrity, precision, and a deep understanding of development finance and accountability.

FINANCE OFFICER

Embassy of Ireland, Mozambique

Government
2019-08-01 - 2024-06-01
Mozambique, Maputo

As a finance officer working in the program development area, I serve as a link between the projects, donors, and operations. Ensure projects get the necessary financial and operational support for smooth conservation to deliver. Responsible for maintaining, reviewing, reconciling, and balancing project finance records and systems for the projects.Liaises with external auditors, external auditors, external consultants, donors, subgrantees, and government bodies.

Oficial de Programas

Embaixada da Irlanda-Maputo

Government
2017-10-01 - 2019-08-01
Mozambique, Maputo

Payroll officer

Bhpbilliton-Mozal

Engineering & Manufacturing
2013-11-01 - 2017-09-01
Mozambique, Maputo