Highlights:Strengthened Internal Control policies/procedures and their implementation,initiated the collection of long outstanding receivables and developed and enhanced the financial package database of Atlas Mining and Development Corporation. Mentored the team in Star Appliance Center, Inc. which boosted their morale and led to significant improvement in the performance of their respective duties Built clients' database and brought in tremendous increase in revenues and reversed management's plan to discontinue the business. Initiated salary structuring, addressed Internal Control issues and analyzed and made recommendations regarding sale and acquisition of assets including the parent company and gave the president a sound advice to keep the business and which area to improve. In LMH Market Arm, Inc. I was able to help management avoid completely giving up the business by identifying which affiliate is draining the parent company's earnings and should be given up to avoid further losses. In The Philodrill Corporation, I was able to help improve and strengthen Internal Control policies and built very good relationships with banks, external and government auditors.

Skills:Internal Control Systems, Forecasts and Budgets, Consolidation, Financial Reporting

Goal:To continuously enhance my skills in all facets of my profession and be globally competitive so that I can significantly contribute to the progress of the company I will be working with.

Membership:Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Institute of Internal Auditors

Certification:Certified Public Accountant Certified Management Accountant - in progress Certified Internal Control Auditor - in progress

Financial Accounting Manager 02/2012 - current
Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila Philippines
Industry: Mining
Reports to the Chief Finance Officer and handles one (1) Accounting Supervisors and five (5) Accounting Staff
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management and statutory financial reports • Review financial reports and analyze variances • Review and improve consolidation process and financial models • Supervise preparation of budgets, projections and financial packages • Monitor tax compliance, remittances and VAT refund claims • Ensure compliance with GAAP, PFRS, IFRS, BIR, SEC, PSE, BSP and BOI Regulations • Review Management’s Discussion & Analyses for quarterly and annual reports • Coordinate/communicate with external auditors and government examiners • Review and improve process flow, related forms and internal control policies and procedures • Correspond with affiliates’ accountants, legal officers, banks, suppliers, etc. • Review and approve reimbursements, liquidations, fund requests and journal vouchers • Reviewed monthly account balances in SAP B1 • Led the team in creating the “to be” blueprint for the SAP A1 migration • Participated in the assessment and implementation of the new system • Review and post transactions in SAP A1 • Lead month-end closing activities • Facilitated Computerized Accounting System permit application with the BIR • Review and analyze accuracy of reports generated from the new system • Assist Independent CPA’s and tax lawyers in providing exhibits for judicial refund claims • Screen, hire, train, coach, mentor, develop and evaluate staff’s performance • Plan and recommend department’s training programs--
Accounting Manager 09/2011 - 06/2012
Star Appliance Center, Inc., Pasay City, Meetro Manila Philippines
Industry: Retail
Reported to the AVP - Comptrollership and led two (2) Accounting Supervisors and five (5) Accounting Staff
Oversaw and monitored activities of the Accounts Payable Group Ensured that invoices and other payables were paid on time and corresponding deductions were applied accordingly Approved payments to and deductions from suppliers Ensured that suppliers’ concerns were properly attended to Reviewed reconciliation reports on suppliers’/affiliates’ claims Reviewed aging schedule of accounts payable, merchandise returns, debit and credit memos and recommended appropriate actions taken Reconciled AP Oracle sub ledger balances against the General Ledger Ensured AP interfaces to and from other systems were accurate Performed cancellation of “Return to Vendor” items in Oracle and CRMS Processed top management’s confidential expenses – executives’ benefits, etc. Prepared weekly, monthly and other special management reports Attended to staff’s concerns in the performance of their duties Attended to other departments’/affiliates’ concerns affecting the group Updated and monitored AP group’s employees’ training program Evaluated employees’ performances Attended to other matters concerning the department as they arose--
General Manager/Accountant (Consultancy Basis) 06/2008 - 07/2011
First iSmile, Inc., Taguig City, Metro Manila Philippines
Industry: Medical (Dental) Services
Reported to the Executive Vice President and managed three (3) dentists and two (2) administrative staff
Oversaw daily business operations Ensured adherence to company policies and standards Checked correctness of financial reports and interpreted them to management Reviewed and approved reports submitted to government agencies Coordinated with banks, legal counsels and external auditors Negotiated with suppliers and contractors Helped management design and implement marketing plans--
Auditor/Finance Manager (Consultancy Basis) 12/2006 - 11/2008
Bison Management Corporation, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines
Industry: Recruitment (International)
Reported to the President and supervised one (1) Accounting Supervisor and three (3) Accounting Staff
Oversaw the Finance Department Designed and monitored implementation of internal control policies Checked each department’s expenses against budgets Assisted management in making investment decisions Conducted spot audits Recommended audit of subsidiaries Checked department heads’ liquidations/entertainment allowances Guided management in the recruitment of key personnel Initiated salary standardization within the organization Formulated employee performance evaluation guidelines Conducted in-house seminars on internal control procedures and accountability Conducted lectures to the accounting staff on proper treatment of accounts--
Vice President-Finance & Administration 04/2004 - 11/3
LMH Market Arm, Inc./Exodus Broadcasting Company, Inc., Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines
Industry: Marketing & Broadcasting
Reported to the President and supervised four (4) Accounting Staff
Reconciled sales, collections, remittances and quotas Prepared financial reports and related schedules needed by the BIR and SEC Prepared budgets and other reports needed by management Analyzed and improved internal control procedures Processed documents and monitored status of credit facilities with banks Verified payroll, disbursements, invoices and government remittances Coordinated with company auditors and legal counsels Audited subsidiary companies--
Project Accountant/Personnel & Admin. Supervisor 08/1994 - 04/2004
The Philoldrill Corporation, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila Philippines
Industry: Oil
Reported to the Finance Manager and VP for Finance and Administation. Supervised four (4) Administrative Staff
As Project Accountant: Maintained oil exploration projects’ books of accounts Prepared periodic internal Expenditure Reports Prepared reports to the Department of Energy Prepared budgets and monitored variances Prepared partners’ statements of accounts Monitored partners’ payments Computed partners’ interests and share in expenditures Assisted government examiners and external auditors As Personnel and Administrative Supervisor Reviewed and revised company’s standard operating procedures Monitored implementation of company procedures and policies Summarized employee performance evaluation results Analyzed and recommended health and other insurance package offers Processed employees’ reimbursements and benefit claims Maintained the company’s central files and employees’ 201 files Verified remittances of SSS, Philhealth and HDMF contributions Ensured adequacy of supplies and monitored their consumption Ensured proper maintenance of office equipment and facilities--

Columban College 06/1979 - 03/1983
Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Accounting
Certified Public Accountant

CV - JOL Accountant