Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Head
GanV Support & Shared Services Corp, Julie's Group of Companies
01.2019 - 02.2020
Reviewed existing operational system of all functional departments under the business unit and introduced modification of systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies including financial policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Monitored over 13 Functional Managers' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in enhanced interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration
(Finance, Treasury & Accounting; Human Resources; IT; Administration & Facilities; Business Partners; Training; Quality Control; Marketing; Research & Development; Procurement
Devised, deployed and monitored processes to improve the efficiency in the delivery of services to internal and external stakeholders
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Finance and Administration Manager
Engenderhealth, Inc
05.2016 - 12.2018
Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources
Kept operations in compliance with USAID, Philippine government & Headquarter regulations by developing and directing effective internal systems to minimize regulatory risks and liability across program
Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant expenditures in adherence to the established project budget by maintaining a budget tracking/reporting system (Pipeline Report)
Maintained accurate, current and compliant financial records by monitoring, analyzing and addressing variances reported and noted during monthly Pipeline Meetings with management personnel in the Philippines and in the US Headquarters and during audits conducted by internal and external auditors and by auditors from USAID.
Finance and HR Manager
Surface Technology Int'l. Phils., Inc
05.2011 - 05.2016
Provided financial management and direction for Philippines business unit
Assumed leadership and prime role in establishing bank credit facilities in 4 reputable Philippine banks that company utilizes for working capital purposes
Reviewed existing product costing process and developed actual product costs for Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods
Managed production of P&L Statements, Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet), Treasury Management and strong involvement in maintaining relations with following stakeholders: auditors, customers and partners, finance teams (local & HQ in UK) and banks
Established and provided guidance for deploying support and production personnel to HQ in United Kingdom.
Accounting Manager
APL Corporate Garments, Inc
01.2011 - 05.2011
Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting,
Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
Accounting & Finance Manager
MOF Company (Subic), Inc
05.2010 - 12.2010
Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, preparation & finalizing reports and closing books
Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of VAT related financial records to boost regulatory compliance
Improved efficiency of operations, including data collection, analysis and modeling, to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
Managerof Finance, Accounting and HR
New Mighty 5 Global Corp
02.2008 - 03.2010
Provided financial direction to Philippines & Malaysia business units; Prepared Reports
Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of company and customers
Controlled all aspects of accounting operations by overseeing transactions related to general ledger, including payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables
Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
CForecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analysis.
Manager
MOF Company, Inc
11.1992 - 01.2008
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed stakeholders' expectations.
Led Finance and Accounting teams in preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports and presentation of such reports and related variance analysis during monthly board meetings which resulted to improved financial performance by 50%
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Provided leadership in the transformation and migration of systems from manual accounting processes to automated processes
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Audit Director
SGV & Co., CPAs/Ernst & Young - Philippines
12.1987 - 03.1991
Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings,
Prepared financial statements and other reports required by clients and various government agencies and discussed financial highlights and other significant findings with clients
Performed systems review and set-up accounting systems of client companies.
Education
CUM -
Bogo Central School
High School Diploma -
Cebu Normal University
Bachelor of Science - Commerce – Accountancy
University of San Carlos
03.1987
Skills
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
Financial Analysis & Strategy
Profit Improvement
Project Management
Budget Development
Operational Efficiency
Timeline
Unit Head
GanV Support & Shared Services Corp, Julie's Group of Companies
01.2019 - 02.2020
Finance and Administration Manager
Engenderhealth, Inc
05.2016 - 12.2018
Finance and HR Manager
Surface Technology Int'l. Phils., Inc
05.2011 - 05.2016
Accounting Manager
APL Corporate Garments, Inc
01.2011 - 05.2011
Accounting & Finance Manager
MOF Company (Subic), Inc
05.2010 - 12.2010
Managerof Finance, Accounting and HR
New Mighty 5 Global Corp
02.2008 - 03.2010
Manager
MOF Company, Inc
11.1992 - 01.2008
Audit Director
SGV & Co., CPAs/Ernst & Young - Philippines
12.1987 - 03.1991
CUM -
Bogo Central School
High School Diploma -
Cebu Normal University
Bachelor of Science - Commerce – Accountancy
University of San Carlos
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