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Michelle Palma

Rego Park,USA

Summary

Accomplished and results-driven controller and accountant with more than ten years of expertise overseeing accounting and tax functions for multinational companies. Proficient in general accounting and , management reporting, compliance and operations improvement. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controller

Alderton House Inc.
New York, US
07.2023 - Current
  • Manage the monthly accounting, reconciliations, closing, reporting and compliance of the organization
  • Setup the accounting function and audit readiness and worked closely with auditors to complete the audit and relevant IRS filing required for non-profits
  • Recommend to management and initiate finance process improvements such as systems migration and optimization, accounting automations and training and support for relevant staff resulting in cost savings and streamlined processes
  • Stabilise the accounting and compliance process for current and future years

International Finance Project Analyst

Google
Dublin, Ireland
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Successful implementation of new payroll programs and Google entities including highly complex pension and time-tracking programs in APAC, EMEA and LATAM to comply with business and tax and regulatory requirements
  • Led a pioneering international testing project designed to minimize post-launch error and issues
  • Worked closely with a wide network of cross-functional teams and vendors globally ensuring alignment of project goals, milestones and any changes and updates until successful implementation of programs

Company Finance Lead

Google
Taguig, Philippines
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Accounting and tax lead of highly complex and regulated Google entities in multiple jurisdictions including monthly accounting review, reconciliations, management reporting and overseeing the day-to-day accounting and compliance work of finance vendors
  • The companies use SAP and Oracle systems
  • Quality and 100% on-time filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns for four consecutive years including US GAAP tax provision calculation
  • Led the successful setup of the compliance function of the first Google global service entity worldwide and was awarded by the Google US Finance Leadership as the 'Rookie of the Year' in Sunnyvale, California
  • Nominated by manager and director as SAP Wizard, a member of the global finance systems transformation in Google, and provided early training, testing of functionalities and systems updates to the direct team
  • Initiated process improvement projects resulting in ~$1.2M cost savings to Google through its tax compliance and operations improvement and which increased process efficiency and enhanced quality and compliance
  • Received a total of 18 spot and peer bonus and kudos from manager, director and various cross-functional teams for valuable contributions to Google finance business and culture

Senior Tax Associate

PwC
Makati, Philippines
10.2014 - 09.2018
  • Lead senior of multinational companies in technology, investment, automobile, mining and service industries for accounting, payroll and tax engagements
  • Prepared journal entries and reconciliations, responsible for closing the books, audit readiness and financial statements preparation for compilation
  • Reviewed the monthly, quarterly and annual corporate tax returns, ensuring 100% accuracy and on-time filing including tax provision calculations and disclosures for financial statements
  • Supervised and mentored a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and growth
  • Instructor of tax training for the firm and a contributor of a tax article in a business newspaper about Computerized Accounting System to advocate to the government a better registration process for taxpayers
  • Led the team and service restructuring of one of the biggest clients in the tax department resulting in higher client satisfaction and increased the scope of services and revenue of the firm
  • Received fast-track endorsement to the Management Training Program to prepare emerging leaders for managerial roles
  • Completed the program with positive feedback from the panel

Audit Associate

KPMG
Iloilo, Philippines
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for the audit of clients in education, foundation, financial services and real estate industries including audit planning and risk assessment, test of controls and substantive procedures, preparation of financial statements and tax returns
  • Communication of audit findings and recommendations to those charged with governance

Education

Diploma - Public Management

University of the Philippines Diliman
Manila, Philippines
05.2022

B.S. - Accounting

Central Philippine University
Iloilo, Philippines
05.2012

Skills

  • Accounting and Analysis
  • Management Reporting
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Audit Readiness
  • Statutory Audit
  • Corporate Income Tax
  • Sales and Withholding Tax
  • Fringe Benefit Tax
  • Payroll Tax
  • Research and Disputes
  • Special Regulations
  • International Project Implementation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Systems Transformation
  • Working with Global and Diverse Teams
  • Managing the Work of Associates and Finance Vendors
  • Process Assessment
  • Design
  • Implementation
  • Improvement
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Workday
  • Workiva
  • Blackline
  • Quickbooks

Certification

  • New York Certified Public Accountant, In Progress
  • Philippine Certified Public Accountant, Oct '12 to present

Personal Information

Title: Manager, Finance and Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Cum Laude issued by Central Philippine University in May 2012 in Iloilo, Philippines.
  • Rookie of the Year issued by Alphabet Inc. in September 2019 in Sunnyvale, California.

Timeline

Controller

Alderton House Inc.
07.2023 - Current

International Finance Project Analyst

Google
05.2022 - 07.2023

Company Finance Lead

Google
10.2018 - 04.2022

Senior Tax Associate

PwC
10.2014 - 09.2018

Audit Associate

KPMG
01.2013 - 09.2014

Diploma - Public Management

University of the Philippines Diliman

B.S. - Accounting

Central Philippine University

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