Jewin Moises Lacanilao
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with over seven years experience in public practice accounting, specializing in audit across multiple industries including technology, real estate, telecommunications, and not-for-profit organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Audit Manager
EY
Sydney, Australia
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Designed and implemented audit strategies and procedures to effectively address and minimize risks, ensuring compliance with EY's Audit Methodology.
- Assisted in managing audit engagements by collaborating with managers, senior managers, directors, and partners to define and execute audit strategies in line with EY protocols.
- Utilized analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and assess audit risks, employing data analytics to design and execute appropriate responses.
- Demonstrated expertise in accounting frameworks and financial reporting matters, providing valuable insights into clients' business operations.
- Delivered and presented audit results to clients' management in both informal and formal settings, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
- Monitored engagement team progress, taking proactive actions to ensure timely completion of tasks as planned.
- Led and managed fieldwork on client sites, coordinating with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the audit process.
- Established and maintained strong client relationships by offering authoritative advice and guidance, fostering professionalism throughout engagements.
Assistant Audit Manager
EY GDS
, Philippines
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Led the management of assigned engagements, overseeing planning, strategizing, executing, and closing procedures
- Completed audit processes with a primary focus on identifying and addressing high-risk areas, ensuring thorough and effective audits.
- Served as the main point of contact for international teams, taking full ownership of significant sections of audits and ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Conducted detailed reviews of outputs from the GDS team, directly reporting findings to managers and senior managers of international engagements.
- Actively participated in audit planning calls, providing valuable insights that enhanced the quality and effectiveness of audits.
- Focused on market growth by showcasing best practices and communicating innovative firm ideas, offerings, and initiatives to audit clients.
- Managed sub-clusters and administrative tasks, including reviewing junior and senior staff's time and overtime reports, and monitoring compliance with EY's learning and development programs.
- Facilitated training for Graduates/New Hires (EY GAM 101) and organized social events, contributing to team development and engagement.
Finance Analyst
Emerson Electrics Asia Ltd. ROHQ
Manila, Philippines
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Responsible in learning and understanding the process of using Hyperion Financial Management System,
SAP, Oracle, JDE and Qlickview - Extracts/generates quantitative information from database using standard report templates
- Summarize/format extracted data using pre-defined company guidelines and instructions.
- Propose adjustments to accurately report transaction details.
- Analyze and validates to identify reason for variances and possible actions to eliminate discrepancies
and/or justify the exemptions.
Internal Audit Officer
Federal Land, Inc.
, Philippines
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Plans, executes and reports risk-based audits of systems, processes and personnel for the one of the country's largest real estate company with primary focus on improving internal control, risk
management, and governance practices to support the achievement of business strategies, goals and objectives - Develops and documents an independent understanding of business units' operational activities
and challenges, in pursuit of organizational goals and objectives - Obtains and evaluates appropriate evidence to support assessments of areas under review
- Formulates recommendations and monitors appropriate implementation by management
Audit Associate
SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co.
, Philippines
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded engagement planning by determining staff and resource requirements, scoping, and designing testing procedures for internal controls and substantive procedures, ensuring alignment with EY's global audit methodologies.
- Supervised and trained associates in risk-based audit approaches, enhancing their skills in account analysis and adherence to global standards.
- Reported directly to engagement managers/senior managers, providing detailed reviews of work performed by both experienced and new staff members.
- Drafted comprehensive audit work programs, audit reports, management letters, and client communications, maintaining clarity and precision.
- Reviewed client-prepared financial statements, tax returns, and supplementary reports, ensuring compliance with local regulatory standards and deadlines.
- Led the execution of work programs, focusing on complex and high-risk areas, and managed the overall strategy and closure of audit engagements.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of business processes and internal controls, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with clients, managing and reviewing the work of interns and first-year associates to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Philippine School of Business Administration
Philippines04-2015
High School -
Holy Child Academy
Philippines03-2011
Skills
- Audit strategy
- Risk assessment
- Audit planning
- Data analytics
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Team management
References
Available upon request
Industry Exposure
- Technology
- Real Estate (Commercial Leasing)
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Non-profit Organizations
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
EY
10.2022 - 04.2025
Assistant Audit Manager
EY GDS
02.2022 - 09.2022
Internal Audit Officer
Federal Land, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Audit Associate
SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co.
06.2016 - 05.2019
Finance Analyst
Emerson Electrics Asia Ltd. ROHQ
06.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Philippine School of Business Administration
High School -
Holy Child Academy
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