• Responsible for developing and executing strategies with the special focus to achieve high level of inventory record accuracy, as well as developing and defining necessary controls to prevent inventory losses.• Oversaw and guided store operations' personnel to ensure that the objectives of inventory record accuracy and loss prevention are met.• Reviewed inventory processes and procedures and identifies critical points which may cause inaccuracy of inventory records.• Provided solutions and recommendations on the improvement of the processes and procedures to ensure inventory record accuracy.• Collaborated with Human Resources Training Group on preparing a comprehensive manual guide of inventory transaction procedures and conducting training on procedural compliance issues affecting inventory record accuracy. • Planned and executed regular verification of every branch's inventory record accuracy level through regular conduct of physical/cycle and retail audit.

• Reports directly to the President.• Manages and directs all activities of the Control Division comprising of Accounting (sales, payroll, accounts payable, credit, lease, budget and general accounting), Finance, and Merchandise Planning and Control Departments. • Provides expert consultation in all core financial planning, business analysis and operating issues that include identification of potential process improvements, orientation of related accounting/operating policies and procedure, etc. to other department/divisions including Audit, ICT, Traffic, Merchandising and Operations.• Redesigned a number of accounting / finance functions and reporting processes and streamlined staffing requirements by 20 percent while significantly improving the overall quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational information. • Prepares financial analyses, special reports, and recommendations to facilitate critical decision-making.• Initiated and led the development of full system documentation and the preparation of manuals and procedures.• Reviews, develops, and implements operating policies and internal control procedures to safeguard company's assets through periodic audits and regular reconciliations of all company transactions.• Ensures strict reportorial and regulatory compliance with government agencies, local governments and other concerned external parties; and acts as the intermediary for resolving issues related to these groups. • Promotes and gradually transitions corporate culture into a "learning and development" environment through employee participation, teamwork and empowerment resulting in considerable improvements in performance and communication.• Performs day-to-day decisions concerning core company operations to help enhance shareholder value as well as contribute to the attainment of strategic goals of the company.

• Reports to the Assistant Vice President - Finance.• Plans, staffs, and manages a team of 40+ employees covering all functions of the Accounting Department comprising of sales, payroll, accounts payable, credit, lease, budgeting and general accounting sections.

• Reports to the Accounting Manager with accountability for running a team of 20+ employees comprising of sales, lease and general accounting.

• Prepared audit plans and audited a diverse portfolio of companies involved in a variety of industries.• Performed certifications for companies required to submit financial statements to their parent companies based in other countries.