Silva Jose has extensive work experience in finance and leadership roles. They most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Abyss Solutions Pty Ltd, where they were responsible for managing the commercial and finance function of the business, working closely with the CEO and executive team to ensure appropriate scaling strategies. Prior to this, Silva Jose held the position of Finance Director at OPEX, where they drove financial planning, risk analysis, and investment strategies for the company. They also supported operational teams and supervised all finance personnel.
Before joining OPEX, Silva Jose had a long tenure at Schlumberger, starting as a Finance Geomarket Controller for West Africa and later taking on various financial roles with increasing responsibility. They served as the Technology & Manufacturing Finance Controller, Venezuela and Trinidad Financial Geomarket Controller, Middle East Region Financial Controller, and JV Finance Controller. In these positions, Silva Jose managed overall finance and controllership functions, provided financial support to project managers, and led special finance projects.
Silva Jose also served as the Finance Geomarket Controller for Mexico South Program, where they were responsible for financial coordination of major integrated project services. They additionally held the role of Finance Geomarket Controller for Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, overseeing financial responsibility and coordination for three countries. In this role, Silva Jose ensured proper financial decision-making, reviewed contracts, performed audits, and had treasury and fiscal responsibilities.
Overall, Silva Jose's work experience demonstrates a strong background in financial management and strategic business support within diverse industries and regions.
Silva Jose completed an MBA in Accounting and Finance at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2000 to 2002. Later, in 2013, they attended The Wharton School for an Executive Program in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Prior to their MBA, from 1988 to 1991, they obtained their Bachelor of Accounting degree from Instituto Politécnico Nacional. In terms of additional certifications, Silva Jose has obtained the following through LinkedIn: Nonprofit Management Foundations in June 2020, Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions in May 2020, Accounting Foundations: Leases, Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting: Analyzing Product Profitability, Enhancing Resilience, Excel for Corporate Finance Professionals, Financial Modeling Foundations, Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow, and Subtle Shifts in Thinking for Tremendous Resilience, all in April 2020. Additionally, Silva Jose holds a Mexican CPA certification, but the details of institution, month, and year of obtaining are unspecified.
December, 2020 - present