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André

ROCHA VIOTTO

MAKES A
difference

Accounting Analyst
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions – São Paulo, Brazil

Embracing change and expanding horizons

André Rocha Viotto views Brazil as an André also embraces sports . Some favorites
emerging country with tremendous potential are swimming, tennis and especially the game
for ASSA ABLOY’s innovative products . of soccer . “These hobbies give me balance,” he
explains, “Because I take care of the body and the
For André, what began as outsourced contract mind, expanding my horizons and acquiring new
assignment turned into a full-time position as
an Accounting Analyst in ASSA ABLOY Opening experiences .”
Solutions in São Paulo . “I am a person who likes While André’s main responsibilities are the FP&A
challenges,” he describes . “That is what makes my reports, he is also responsible for expense analysis
job interesting .” of all units in Brazil . He tracks assets, analyses
payback responsibility and supports the Finance
Recent challenges include creating metrics and
systems to create a more uniform workflow . André Department . He is most proud of having improved
overall internal controls such as reconciliation
is also devoted to targeting growth opportunities
for the company . “Working in an area like Financial flow, systemic controls, audits, spending
controls, asset controls and noncurrent assets .
Planning and Analysis offers opportunity for
personal development,” he says . “It’s another “Improvement in these controls has resulted
in better decision-making,” he says . He’s also
reason my work is so compelling .”
proud to have implemented the closing delivery
Controller Francisco Matos praises André’s schedule . “At FP&A, the communication is very
commitment to the company, as well as his good,” he says . “We set the goals together and
ability to see it as a whole rather than a series of plan the actions together, supporting other areas
departments . As an example of this overhead of the company .”
view, after moving into FP&A, André would
continue to return to the accounting department André credits at least part of his success to the
culture of Brazil itself . “Here in Brazil, people are
to help with fixed asset control and balance sheet
reconciliations . “He is eager to transmit his skills in welcoming . At work, we are very collaborative and
very creative .” He embodies that same spirit in his
finance and accounting to new employees,” Matos
explains . “He truly is an example of teamwork . holistic approach to his work .
He’s the type of person who embraces change .”
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