KAEBAUK - Key Persons


Aldo Lucas Sarmento

Job Titles:
  • Board Executive Assistant
  • in 2018 As a Human Resources Assistant
Mr. Aldo joined Kaebauk in 2018 as a Human Resources Assistant and quickly rose to the role of Human Resources Officer in 2020. Throughout his five-year tenure in this capacity, he has actively contributed to the development of numerous Management and Tracking systems, streamlining HR data processes. Mr. Aldo's approachable and humble demeanor has fostered strong relationships with staff at both Head Office and Branch levels, showcasing his unwavering commitment to understanding and meeting their needs. As of 2024 Now serving as the Board Executive Assistant, Mr. Aldo combines technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail. His youthful vigor and adept interpersonal skills contribute to our collaborative environment. Currently pursuing a degree in finance management, Mr. Aldo exemplifies our dedication to excellence at Kaebauk.

Alexandre de Castro

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
With TRM since 2003 and second Senior most in the team, groomed himself to attain COO position, well versed to manage and motivate large team to overshoot business targets, achieved growth of 100% plus in 2015 with sound portfolio quantity

Alvaro M. Amaral - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
Professional Internal Auditor and management accounting expert with PhD qualification and associated with DIT; has experience on National Strategi Plan of TL-2009, and procurement and bribery control in Public Sector Funding. He is member of audit committee of Board

Antonio Carlos Hanjam Soares

Job Titles:
  • Chief BDM & BCP

Basilio Soares - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Finance Officer
Joined KIF as a CFO in 2019. He previously worked at the Ministry of Finance as a public sector accountant for 6 Years and served as a member of Timor Leste Petroleum Fund - Investment Advisory Board for 5 years. Graduated as a Master Degree specialized in Accounting from Flinders University Australia. His main responsibility now at Kaebauk is mainly for accounting, Treasury Finance and Financial management functions.

Edio da Costa

Job Titles:
  • Deputy CEO
  • KIF As Deputy CEO
Mr. Edio joined KIF as Deputy CEO in July 2019. During the 20 years of his professional career, He has held several managerial and banking executive positions, which include being the Development Manager, Branch Manager, Head of Retail Banking for over seven years and was appointed Chief Operating Officer prior to joining KIF.

Elieu Gomes

Job Titles:
  • Head

Gracia Albino

Job Titles:
  • Compliance Manager
Joined TRM in 2015 as Board Executive Assistant to manage and support CG affairs and now handling duty of compliance officer; Bachelor of communication and Media from University of Canberra; multitasking, efficient and keen learner makes her promising young leader to grow

Jacob Neto

Job Titles:
  • Clients Advocacy Manager
Joined TRM in 2002 as a Field Officer until 2007, when he was promoted to Branch manager. In March 2016 was promoted as an Internal Audit Manager. On April 2021 as Client Advocate Manager.

Jesuina Cabral

Job Titles:
  • HR Manager
Joined KIF In October of 2017 as HR Manager, several years of working experience in NGOs with various skill, Administration and Human Resources, Program been managed grant. Human Resource Manager overseeing employee of an organization, Recruiting, interviews, training and disciplinary proceeding. Formal Education Master in Human Resources and Management.

Kamran Saeed

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Initiatives Manager
He joined TRM as a CFO in June 2014. After the successfully capacity building in finance department, CFO responsibility is transferred to other team member and he took the role of Strategic Initiative Manger. At this role he takes lead to the implementation of new initiatives and coordinate across the departments. He is proactive and result oriented fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with extensive accounting, auditing, strategic, financial and transformation management experience. He started his professional career with Deloitte Pakistan and have been engaged with various assurance and other engagements in respect of public listed / non-listed companies and private limited companies of diversified economic sectors.

Mamadou Aliou Diallo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Diallo is a seasoned IT professional, and his experience includes

Rui de Oliveira

Job Titles:
  • IT Manager
Joined TRM in 2011 and now leading the IT department, has been handling all challenges to keep system live and bug free with negligible down time. Graduated B.I.T from Jakarta, with skills of working with SQL Server, LAN, MS Windows administration, Windows Server etc.

Sandeep Jain

Job Titles:
  • Internal Audit Manager
He Joined with TRM in 2013 his contributions to TRM/KIF began with Head of Risk, he has master degree in Commerce and Business administration, previously worked with leading microfinance and NBFC in India, overall, 1.5 decade of experience in Risk management, Internal audit and fraud management. After training and developing a successor in the Risk Management department, since April 2021 he is leading the Internal Audit department.

Shamim Khan

Job Titles:
  • Group Financial Controller
  • Independent Board Member
Mr. Khan currently serves as the Group Financial Controller & Business Development for JYL International in Timor-Leste. Specifically, Mr. Khan works as a Support Director and GM Operations on business strategy development and implementation of initiatives. Mr. Khan has over a decade of experience in the banking sector, being the Head of Operations for ANZ in Fiji from 2012-2013, Chief Operating Officer, ANZ Timor-Leste from 2006- 2009 & Manager Direct Banking for ANZ, Papua New Guinea from 2009- 2011 etc. For that, Mr. Khan is an expert in Leading & Managing operations team on property, leadership of electronic and business and great experience in implementing and coordinating the Core Banking system, making him great fit to joining Kaebauk Board.

Tarsisio da Costa

Job Titles:
  • Risk Manager