Metro Manila
Combined certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor, with substantial experience in Finance, Tax, Audit, Contract Management, Compliance and Business Risk Services. Proven ability to provide controllership functions simultaneously to several companies and to improve and/or craft innovations for more effective and efficient business processes. Fully knowledgeable in end-to-end process, from planning to execution to recording and financial/ statutory/ management reporting, with combined outlook on internal controls and operational efficiencies and results throughout the process. Seasoned in everyday tax compliance and reporting. Fully equipped with solid experience in compliance, external and internal audit, and business advisory services under different accounting standards (Philippines, International Standards). Handled risk assessment and enterprise risk management activities. Spearheaded system migrations and ERP implementations. Implemented Data Privacy Act compliance activities. Ethics correspondent.
CFO, Treasurer, Board Director
Senior Finance Manager then as, Project Services Head Responsible for setting-up Corporate Finance division and corresponding systems and policies and procedures. Provides guidance to both Corporate and mine site’s Finance teams and oversees administrative function in the Corporate Office. Drives setting up, implementation and improvement of various processes and controls. Reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and to the newly-hired Chief Finance Officer. Works closely with the Project Director and consultants/ expatriates currently working for the Company with the end objective of transferring their expertise (ranging from mine site operations to administrative activities such as project planning, project cost control and allocation, contracts administration/ management, among others). Solely handled the evaluation of existing Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) in the market, selected the appropriate ERP for the Company and spearheaded its implementation. Crafted Company policies and procedures and handled updates in existing policies.
Responsible for the controllership function/ accounting operations of the Company which includes production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risks, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results, and ensure compliance with existing standards and regulations. Also responsible for ensuring that systems and procedures are in place to support program implementation and conduct flawless audits. Started career in Pfizer as General Accounting and Tax Senior Manager in November 2011 then, was assigned to lead the Controller's Division after four (4) months with the Company. Received "exceeds performance" rating during probationary period (this rating is normally obtained after two or more years in the current function). Achieved good audit rating (coming from failed and generally satisfactory ratings in previous audits) with no findings in all areas covered (Procurement, FCPA, Finance processes). Was nominated and recognized for various Finance initiatives involving clean-up of balance sheet accounts, vendor and fleet registers and; for leading the animal health and nutritional business units’ merger and divestiture activities. Created a path for career and professional development of around 20 accounting personnel by transitioning them from manpower agencies to a business process outsourcing company, where they can be regular employees with benefits, training and development. Received a (posthumous) award for in-depth involvement in several mergers and acquisitions and divestiture initiatives of the Company.
Responsible for end-to-end process from planning, transactional processing to financial reporting and analysis. Worked with the subsidiaries’ management team to ensure that new markets are tapped, new products are maximized, and existing customers are maintained by providing timely financial information and analysis to the operations and management teams. Performed benchmarking of the financial performance of the subsidiaries and develops methodology to ensure adoption of best practices. Provided suggestions on areas to improve, particularly on financial operations and processes that may be applied to both internal and external customers. Within eight (8) months from joining the company, was awarded for excellent performance in improving the processes of the subsidiaries and crafting innovation for a more efficient and effective transition of newly-acquired subsidiaries.