Joao Alves

Joao Alves is currently the Head of Accounts Receivable & Commercial Finance at Congo Brands, where responsibilities include building finance teams, maintaining a low accounts receivable overdue rate, and developing automation tools that enhance operational efficiency. Previous experience as Accounts Receivable Manager at Congo Brands featured significant improvements in overdue rates and automation implementation. At Restaurant Brands International, Joao delivered high collection ratios for a substantial portfolio across EMEA and managed compliance for multiple countries. Additional roles at Coty, Sunny Deluxe, and Turim Hotels Group involved expertise in credit collection, accounts reconciliation, and revenue management. Joao holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from ISCAL-Lisbon Accounting and Business School and has pursued further education in French language studies.