Cláudio Joaquim Bento is the Finance and Administration Manager at iDE Mozambique. With over a decade of experience in financial management, auditing, and public sector accounting, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across iDE's programs. Cláudio began his career as a Public Account Technician at Mozambique’s Ministry of the Interior, where he was responsible for national salary processing and administrative coordination. He then spent five years at KPMG Audit and Assurance, rising to Senior Auditor II, where he led audits for NGOs, government institutions, banks, and multinational companies. Since joining iDE in 2021, Cláudio has advanced from Senior Finance Officer to his current leadership role, overseeing financial reporting, donor compliance, and team capacity building. He holds a degree in Accounting and Auditing and is fluent in Portuguese and English.