Denise Cortês-Keyser

Advisory Board Member at Operation Water
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Location
Cidade de Maputo, Mozambique, MZ
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Esmilda Dombo

I had a chance to work with Ms. Denise Cortes twice and was an amazing experience working with her. She is a very proactive, focus, dynamic and leader.

Joel Pita

Jovem com elevada capacidade e dedicação. Recomenda-se, pois na sua área de actuação tem sido dedicada ao longo do tempo.

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Credentials

  • Accountant
    Ministry of Finance (Mozambique)

Experience

    • United States
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Jun 2021 - Present
    • South Africa
    • CEO DCK Global
      • Apr 2018 - Present

      DCK Global provides advisory services, with focus on Finances and Investments, covering the Regulatory Environment that may affect your business. DCK Global is also International Sales Representative for companies willing to establish their businesses in Africa. E-mail denise@dckafrica.com if you want advices "tailored" to your business. DCK Global provides advisory services, with focus on Finances and Investments, covering the Regulatory Environment that may affect your business. DCK Global is also International Sales Representative for companies willing to establish their businesses in Africa. E-mail denise@dckafrica.com if you want advices "tailored" to your business.

    • Board Member
      • Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Board Member
      • Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Managing Director
      • May 2017 - Apr 2020
    • Entrepreneur and Business Advisor
      • 2012 - Apr 2020

      Consulting services for Private Sector, Donors and Non Profit Organisations. Consulting services for Private Sector, Donors and Non Profit Organisations.

    • Vice President Studies, Projects and Marketing
      • Aug 2015 - Dec 2019
    • Zambia
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • May 2016 - May 2017

      Representing Zoona in Mozambique; Management of the country's operations. Get to know about us by visiting our website: www.ilovezoona.com Representing Zoona in Mozambique; Management of the country's operations. Get to know about us by visiting our website: www.ilovezoona.com

    • TV Commentator
      • Apr 2013 - May 2017

      Television of Mozambique (the Public TV Station with national coverage) As a commentator for macroeconomic matters, I performed the following analysis: • The impact of the floods in macroeconomic indicators; • Reconstruction of the national economy post-floods; • Integrated growth and wealth distribution; • Investments in agriculture: Which priorities would the Mozambican government give to the fund of USD 4 billion allocated to the agricultural sector? • Starting development of special economic zones; • Advantages and disadvantages of the sovereign wealth fund - Is Mozambique ready to create a sovereign fund? • Markets and Interest Rates – The Mozambican Case. I also perform weekly analysis related to: • Stock exchange market; • Commodity market; • Exchange market. Show less

    • Executive Director
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

      As Executive Director, I was responsible for the overall management of the association. For more details about ACIS, kindly check ACIS website http://www.acismoz.com As Executive Director, I was responsible for the overall management of the association. For more details about ACIS, kindly check ACIS website http://www.acismoz.com

    • Mozambique
    • Banking
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Corporate Relationship Manager
      • Oct 2008 - Aug 2011

      Responsible for the management of the portfolio of large companies, performing the following tasks: - Managing relationships between corporate clients and Barclays; - Analysing and proposing solutions for financial leverage; - Preparation of credit proposals and review of credit facilities; - Discussion of clients’ credit proposals with the Board of Directors of the Bank; - Managing risk of corporate governance. My portfolio was composed by companies from different sectors: oil and gas; trading; construction; consultancy; energy and others. Show less

    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Internal Auditor
      • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

      Responsible for Audits at Branches and Departments with the following tasks: - Planning, organising and supervising the internal audit team; - Scheduling financial compliance, performance and electronic data processing; - Reviewing changes in legal and procedural requirements affecting auditing processes; - Developing internal control systems to determine if adequate and comply with management policies and procedures; - Review and approval of audit findings, management letters and final reports; - Member of the Standard Bank Group Internal Audit for “Corporate and Investment Banking”. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Wholesale
    • Senior Internal Auditor
      • Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

      As a Senior Internal Auditor and responsible for the Audit for the Group, my primary task was to develop and implement a comprehensive audit program; planning to provide assurance to management and all employees. I worked independently, with the opportunity to be creative, innovative and use independent judgment, performing my work under accepted auditing standards, respecting the legal framework and internal policy. Key audit responsibilities included: -Performing and leading advanced level professional and managerial internal auditing work in the areas of risk management, control, and governance. - Keeping professional ethical standards; and - Developing effective working relationships with the stakeholders of the Group. Show less

    • Mozambique
    • Management Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Auditor and Consultant
      • Jun 2000 - Jun 2005

Education

  • Iscte Business School
    Post Graduate, Corporate Finance
    2009 - 2010
  • Isctem
    Honors Degree, Management
    2001 - 2006
  • Commercial Institute of Maputo
    High School, Certified Accountant
    1997 - 2000

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