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• Lead 5 Contract Financial Analysts and 1 Service Contract Analyst. Primary responsible for finance support for all commercial topics - including proposal and contract review, contract set up, compliance monitoring.
• Supported sales team and participates in customer contract discussions to identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks.
• Responsible for financial analysis and performance related to all commercial topics – including mix analysis (channel, customer groups, product groups), pricing structure, volume analysis, profitability and margin.
• Developed financial models and performs complex analysis including scenarios, rate of return, discounted cash flow and working capital analysis. Provide decision support to management.
• Reviewed and made recommendations regarding company policies and guidelines related to pricing and commercial programs. Establishes and implements policies, procedures and commercial programs.
• Prepared budget and forecasting of all commercial sales topics - instruments sales, reagents andconsumables, service and spare parts.

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

• Supported management in development of budgets, forecasts for all All Ameraicas Division (AAD), including headcount, OPEX, cost analysis, margin analysis and other corporate financial requirements. Established.
• Performed analysis of financial results to determine accuracy, completeness and consistency of information. Analyzed financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
• Performed financial analysis related to revenue – including mix analysis (channel, customer groups, product groups), pricing structure, volume analysis, profitability and margin contribution.
• Performed review and monitoring to ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines related to pricing.
• Performed analysis related to cost, expenses, working capital, expense performance comparisons, as well as headcount analysis. Identified trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
• Prepared overall AAD reports and analysis. Evaluated complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

• Supported Executive Vice President in making strategic decisions in improving revenues and reducing expenses.
• Managed financial processes including general accounting, treasury, account payable, disbursements, accounts receivable, collection and cash applications, inventory controls and tax.
• Managed accounting close and reporting processes, including month end close and management reporting, to ensure that financial reports are prepared and submitted in an accurate and timely manner. (including parent.
• Reported financial statements, net contribution and margin analysis, sales, reports, performance metrics, management dashboard. (including parent company Diagnostica Stago and Stago Canada)
• Reviewed complex accounting entries including, deferred revenues, acquisition and amortization.
• Reviewed Instrument Proposals and Contracts to ensure that the transactions are profitable and are properly booked.

Makati City, Philippines

• Managed General Accounting and Reporting processes such as Global Manage Close, US Payroll Accounting, General Accounting and Reporting for Shell IT and Exploration & Production consolidated companies consisting of.
• Ensured continued staff motivation & development by constant communication with the staff through weekly Team meetings and monthly Department meetings. Each team’s required skills are matched with requirements and gaps.
• Ensured high Operational Excellence through achieving targeted Key performance Indicators/Global Metrics such as Days closing of books, Companies delayed in Report submission, Accounts analyzed incorrect and No. of.
• Ensured effective SOX Controls by managing a team to conduct compliance testing semi-annually.
• Ensured that accounting manuals and business continuity plan are updated by conducting quarterly spot checks when necessary.
• Reviewed Account Analysis and comments sent to the Shell Finance heads.

Makati City, Philippines

• Ensured that all controls in accounting processes being migrated to Manila were design effective prior to transfer as well as control process was effectively trained to the staff.
• Conducted controls review partly in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and recommended process improvements to ensure design and operational effectivity of processes.
• Implemented and maintained the first Controls and Compliance Incident Reporting Tool for action monitoring and knowledge sharing.
• Ensured that the Process and Senior Team Managers comply with the Business Assurance Statements prior to sign off on the Business Assurance Letter (similar to Management’s Statement of Responsibility).
• Managed schedules of Internal or External audits and assisted auditors on their requirements.
• Cascaded controls-related guidelines and policies from HQ to the different accounting departments.

Makati City, Philippines

• Managed the Accounting, Planning & Reporting and Treasury departments (with approx. 16 staff, incl. 3 direct reports) in their operational tasks.
• Ensured timely and accurate actual/plan analysis and preparation of financial reports provided to management for business assessment as well as decision making.
• Assisted the CFO in the analysis of business performance through the preparation of “Scorecards” (Key Performance Indicators such as Orders Received, Revenues, NIBT, AR turnover and AP turnover).
• Reviewed and approved financial policies, procedures and systems in accordance with Corporate and US GAAP Guidelines in order to ensure proper control and that the company’s objectives are met.
• Liaised with External Auditors to ensure timely and accurate presentation of the company’s financial statement.
• Evaluated and recommended strategies to optimize fund utilization through cash forecasting, short term investments and credit line management. Reduced foreign exchange exposure though hedging and forward contracts..

Munich Area, Germany

• Reviewed the quality of Reporting Packages sent by Siemens consolidated companies in Hong Kong (also China and Thailand in assisting capacity).
• Managed and replied to queries pertaining to Financial Reporting Guidelines (for Asia).
• Assisted in the preparation of Management Reports for all Siemens consolidated companies.
• Completed a special project of Benchmarking Siemens affiliates using financial ratios to guide regional officers on their financial analysis.
• Rolled out changes in the Financial Reporting System through classroom training (approx. 30 per class) to various Siemens companies in China and Malaysia.

Makati City, Philippines

• Managed the reporting process (with 1 staff) by setting internal closing and reporting schedule for monthly actuals and annual budget and its revisions.
• Reviewed both Internal Management Reports and Hyperion Financial Reporting packages sent to Siemens AG (Germany).
• Coordinated with Business Units in analyzing financial data for Variance Analysis submitted to Siemens AG
• Assisted Business Unit Heads and Executive Management in the analysis of allocated costs.

Makati City, Philippines

• Implemented and maintained the first internal cost allocation set-up of the Controlling module in the company’s first SAP Implementation.
• Coordinated with different Business Unit Finance Heads for the preparation of budget figures uploaded to SAP.
• Prepared monthly Internal Reports in SAP for Executive Management.
• Prepared monthly Hyperion reporting packages sent to Siemens AG
• Assisted the Business Units in their Variance Analysis Report to Executive Management.

• Served as consultant for the financial accounting system (AMMIC) being developed.
• Managed the Controllership and Administrative function which includes financial statement preparation, financial budget preparation and tax compliance (Withholding and Income Taxes).

• Planned, performed and managed financial audits of companies mostly engaged in the manufacturing, service and nonprofit sectors, including preparation of audit reports and client financial reports for filing with.
• Conducted review of internal controls and business processes for large clients.
• Supervised and managed small audit teams of not more than 5 staff auditors.
• Maintained excellent client relationships.

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Applied Economics And Accounting