Bernadette B.

Certified Public Accountant

Philippines

About

Globally experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 8 years of expertise spanning Big 4 external audit, international compliance, and senior corporate finance leadership across the Philippines, Europe, and the Americas. Expert in navigating complex US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX control environments for high net-worth portfolios and multinational corporations. Currently directing the financial planning, tax modeling, and statutory compliance architecture for a market-entry venture. A precise, adaptable financial leader skilled in financial reporting, project management, and data analytics tools.

Experience

  • Finance and Compliance Lead at Private Company
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Directing the end-to-end financial strategy, tax modeling, and compliance architecture for a private corporate entity. I manage corporate budgeting, cash flow optimization, and market feasibility studies to drive strategic positioning while establishing strict internal controls and local statutory compliance frameworks.

  • Senior Auditor 3 - Financial Services at EY
    Sep 2023 - May 2024 · 9 mos

    Managed a high-net-worth portfolio of onshore and offshore investment clients, specializing in hedge funds, asset management, and private equity. Led comprehensive financial statement audits under US GAAP, leveraging advanced data analytics and audit software to identify process risks and deliver tailored technical solutions.

  • Senior Auditor at RSM Malta
    May 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Led full-scope statutory audits for high-profile European clients across financial services, gaming, IT government agencies, energy, and tourism. Formulated complex financial statements in compliance with IFRS and GAPSME frameworks, while providing strategic internal control and process improvement recommendations to executives.

  • Data Analyst at Streetbees
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    Collaborated with an international, remote team to structure and categorize complex qualitative market research data. Focused on data classification and ontology mapping to transform raw customer responses into structured, actionable insights for global consumer research.

  • EY (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Audit Associate
      Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 · 6 mos

      Executed comprehensive financial audits for major technology and semiconductor corporations under US reporting standards and rigorous SOX internal control frameworks. Mentored and supervised junior staff, reviewing detailed working papers and utilizing data analytics to identify operational anomalies and optimize workflows.

    • Audit Associate
      Jul 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos