Grace Gaerlan

• Over a decade of accounting experience in the apparel industry
• Reported to the CEO and COO in preparing and managing annual budgets for Dutch LLC - 6 brand divisions for the past five years that resulted 95% closed to the actual financial statements.
• Assisted in the January, 2013 closure of Dutch LLC buy out by TA Associates (60% ownership) due to its high profitability index and trademark performance.
• Assisted Max Azria, CEO in the detection of $2.5 million bank error on paid LCs.
• Managed the Finance team with the timely month end closing and production of accurate internal financial statements
• Successfully managed accounting software selection, conversion, implementation and post trouble shooting
• Designed and mapped chart of accounts, business units, company segments, and financial reports using the FRX software
• Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of accounting softwares, JDE Edwards, Great Plains, FRX, excel, pivot tables, powerpoint
• M.B.A., C.P.A.

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)