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Oversee Finance operations for all territories - New Zealand, Australia, UK, US, and Canada

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Developed and implemented Finance policies and procedures with US VP-Finance and local Controller.• Supported the design and delivery of Finance priorities and organizational strategies in line with the organization’s business plans.• Oversaw daily financial operations and transactions for all business processes (such as, but not limited to, Revenue and Receivables, Purchases and Payables, Treasury, Salaries/Payroll, Period-end Financial Reporting and Consolidation).• Ensured… Show more • Developed and implemented Finance policies and procedures with US VP-Finance and local Controller.• Supported the design and delivery of Finance priorities and organizational strategies in line with the organization’s business plans.• Oversaw daily financial operations and transactions for all business processes (such as, but not limited to, Revenue and Receivables, Purchases and Payables, Treasury, Salaries/Payroll, Period-end Financial Reporting and Consolidation).• Ensured organization’s compliance with the accounting policies of the parent group, accounting standards (IFRS/PFRS), and regulatory requirements (such as, but not limited to, BOI,PEZA, BIR, SEC, SSS, HDMF, and PHIC).• Ensured prompt and accurate data gathering and analysis for the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to leadership team and consolidation to US and France parent companies.• Reviewed and monitored timely and accurate submission of other recurring financial reports and documents such as payroll registers, BIR forms, checks/bank forms, invoices, receipts, journal vouchers, etc.• Developed monthly cost budgets, working closely with different departments to understand and gather the required information.• Identified areas for financial focus, cost-cutting measures, and process improvements.• Collaborated with different departments in the design and implementation of new or revised processes.• Promoted positive work attitude within the Finance team and supported staff career goals and development.• Performed ad-hoc tasks as required by the Controller and/or top management. Show less

In addition to my roles and responsibilities as an audit manager:• Member of the firm’s accounting services team as key contact on technical accounting (PFRS/IFRS) consultations and quality reviewer of financial reports for high-profile clients and/or public interest entities.• Facilitated external/client trainings covering accounting standards (PFRS/IFRS).

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Led various teams for local statutory (BIR/SEC) audits of financial statements, group audit reporting to foreign counterparts, recipient-contracted USAID audits, and other agreed upon procedures.• Handled more than 40 client accounts annually with a comprehensive portfolio encompassing local and multinational, BOI and PEZA-registered, from small to large and publicly-listed entities.• Exposed to a wide range of industries such as property/real estate, engineering/construction… Show more • Led various teams for local statutory (BIR/SEC) audits of financial statements, group audit reporting to foreign counterparts, recipient-contracted USAID audits, and other agreed upon procedures.• Handled more than 40 client accounts annually with a comprehensive portfolio encompassing local and multinational, BOI and PEZA-registered, from small to large and publicly-listed entities.• Exposed to a wide range of industries such as property/real estate, engineering/construction, education/non-profit, retail/wholesale, manufacturing, extractives, BPO, automotive, service, and logistics.• Reviewed financial reports, and presents insights and solutions on financial health, internal controls, and compliance to client management and Audit Committee/Board of Directors that enhance business goals.• Key contact on technical accounting (PFRS/IFRS) queries.• Assisted clients on compliance regulations and BIR/SEC filings.• Managed engagement metrics and other tasks like budgeting, billings and collections, business development and proposals, hiring, and staff development.• Facilitated firm-wide audit trainings based on PSA/ISA.• Handled Iloilo and Cebu clients and spearheaded firm events on ad hoc basis. Show less

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Assisted Audit Managers and led audit engagements.• Mentored audit associates on understanding the client’s business and reviewed work performed on validation of transactions and balances.• Performed analytics, in-depth research, and risk assessment to identify financial risks, resolve internal control gaps, provide improvements in business processes, and propose adjustments to the books of accounts and financial reports.• Reviewed financial reports and assisted in presenting… Show more • Assisted Audit Managers and led audit engagements.• Mentored audit associates on understanding the client’s business and reviewed work performed on validation of transactions and balances.• Performed analytics, in-depth research, and risk assessment to identify financial risks, resolve internal control gaps, provide improvements in business processes, and propose adjustments to the books of accounts and financial reports.• Reviewed financial reports and assisted in presenting results to client management and Audit Committee/Board of Directors.• Assisted clients on compliance regulations and BIR/SEC filings.• Handled around 20 clients annually. Show less

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Performed extensive understanding and validation of books of accounts, financial statements, and financial transactions in end-to-end business processes, including, but not limited to, Revenues-Receivables, Purchases-Payables, Production and Inventory, Treasury, Fixed Asset Management, Salaries/Payroll, Period-end Financial Reporting and Consolidation.• Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.• Directly involved in resolving audit issues with client contacts.•… Show more • Performed extensive understanding and validation of books of accounts, financial statements, and financial transactions in end-to-end business processes, including, but not limited to, Revenues-Receivables, Purchases-Payables, Production and Inventory, Treasury, Fixed Asset Management, Salaries/Payroll, Period-end Financial Reporting and Consolidation.• Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.• Directly involved in resolving audit issues with client contacts.• Assisted clients on compliance with regulations and BIR/SEC filings.• Handled around 10 client accounts annually. Show less

San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Volunteered as intern in the Information Department during summer break as:• Proofreader of new articles for the local government's official publication, The Daily Tribune• News anchor/reporter for the weekly local government TV news show, Dateline: City Hall.• Voice-over/narrator for documentary reports of the local government.• Participant in the local government's activities, e.g., outreach programs and opening of new government projects.