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Industry versatile senior manager with 16+ years of financial, operating and team management
experience. Pro-active and results oriented with a broad experience in:
• Accounting
• Financial management
• Captive insurance
• Management Reporting
• Shared services
Sees the big picture and has anticipated, identified and resolved complex issues driving business
initiatives for growth and profitability. Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments
effectively while under pressure. Proven ability to recruit, motivate and develop cutting edge professionals.
CORE COMPETENY AND SKILLS
 Accounting and Reporting  Business Performance Management  Analytical Problem Solving
 Business Partnering  Financial Controls  Issue Management
 Team Management  Continuous Improvement  Financial Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant – A2Q2 |Accounting Systems | Data Analytics | Internal
Controls
Jul 2016 to present
• Conducting and testing automatic and manual controls to ensure integrity of Financial data
• Documenting the test results and worked on remediation plans to turn ineffective/failed controls
into effective control
• Maintain and update Risk/Control Matrix to manage financial risk
• Managing accounting projects
• Supervise one or more projects
• Mentoring and supervising others to excel
• Proactively build strong relationships with existing clients
• Effectively research and interpret technical accounting matters
Operations Manager Expenditure-Shell Business Operations Manila Jul 2013 to Jun 2016
SBO Manila provides support services to various Shell businesses in Europe, North America and Asia,
allowing Shell to have a more cost-effective way of operating while ensuring quality standards are
maintained for these critical support services. Finance Operations is responsible for the design, actual
operation and standardization of key finance processes. Its major objectives are to create and execute
standardized processes, such that all finance functions in the Shell group will share in a common set of
metrics to which performance can be measured against.
Managed and directed a workforce of 35+ Accounts Payable professionals processing an average of
55,000 third party invoices a month spanning 12 operating units and a range of ERP systems.
• Supported Senior leadership by providing strategic direction based on knowledge of operating issues
• Created a highly dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Made strategic and operational decisions (e.g. identify process improvement opportunities, staff
recruitment and development) in managing Accounts Payable while maintaining strong internal controls,
finance-mindset and continuous improvement
• Generated detailed projections for costs, expenses and staff inventory as part of the process of
developing fully integrated financial projections

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• Initiated appropriate actions to minimize risks and align performance goals with targets
• Attracted, developed and retained key management staff and strategic partners and provide mentorship
ensuring that the company has the talent in place to meet future requirements.
• Understood local business specific requirements with the aim of finding standard and /or automated
solutions where possible
• Reviewed significant business, SOX and key non-SOX control failures and outline plans; distinguished
between people and process issues and identified mitigating and preventive measures.
• Stayed on top of Statement of Account Reporting activities
• Monitored each sub-process to ensure alignment and real time recognition of issues
• Represented AP in center-wide initiatives to ensure connectivity within the center
• Ensured a robust Business Continuity Plan and execution capabilities are in place at all times for the
delivery of operations
Accomplishments:
• Achieved and maintained green metrics in all Global KPIs in the first 6 months on the role
• Reported 4 FTE efficiencies as a result of standardization and continuous improvement
• Reported 100% control effective and formally recognized via the Executive Vice President award for
Controls Improvement (Group category)
• Implemented a robust succession and talent pipeline, affording the team to move 33% of the staff to
new roles via promotion or transfer
• Decreased AP error % based on the Payment on Time Analysis
• Established a robust reporting and monitoring program that enabled complete coverage of the teams’
performance
• Oversaw successful Migration from Cape Town and Divestment of Denmark operations.
Senior Finance Manager-Marsh IAS Management Services Bermuda Apr 2006 to Jan 2012
Marsh is the world’s leading global insurance broker with clients in over 100 countries. Managed up to 12
off-shore domiciled insurance companies for clients with operations all over the world. My role encompassed
being the key client liaison as well ensuring all compliance and regulatory demands are met. Begun career
as a Finance Manager and moved up to a more senior role.
• Managed international and complex captive insurance portfolio
• Lead a team of Finance Managers and Captive Associates, responsible for the provision of an
expert financial management service to a portfolio of Captive Insurance Clients.
• Provided a high quality financial management reporting service with a focus on identifying trends,
risks and opportunities, communicating these to Senior Finance Leadership team in such a way
that its use informs management decision making.
• Provided insurance, risk management, and underwriting expertise to the captive;
• Assisted in underwriting decisions, claims administration and policy documentation review
• Established adherence to Corporate Governance Requirements and other requirements
• Produced management information reports to help in strategic decision making
• Coordinating the services of the captive's service providers including the actuary, auditor, tax preparer,
claims administrator, attorney, investment advisor, fronting carrier and broker (if applicable);
• Managed several finance managers and captive associates.
• Acted as the primary escalation point for clients’, auditor’s queries and other third party service
providers.
• Prepared and completed annual audit and filing of the Statutory Financial Return.
• Liaison with the Bermuda law firm which provides Corporate Secretarial services.
Team Lead – Inventory Accounting - Shell Business Operations Jul 2004 to Mar 2006
Part of the pioneer batch during migration of Supply accounting department of Shell Oil
Products US.
• Supervise analysts in reconciling more than a hundred third party statements with own statement.
Ensure reconciliation accuracy and timeliness by communicating with Houston Liaisons and
resolving issues.

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• Key person in implementing internal controls in accordance with SOX (Serbanes Oxley Law)
• Minimized inventory errors by closely monitoring terminal entries on exchange transactions.
Supports the Supply Accounting Manager in implementing business controls, key performance
indicators and service level agreement.
• Has successfully completed a 7-week training in Houston, Texas with very good feedback from
trainers, this led to be given additional role as trainer to new analysts here in Manila.
• Continually educating staff members by sending write up on issues resolved
• Develop team by cross training and project work.
Management Accounting Supervisor – Logistics
Unilever Philippines, Ice-Cream Division
Oct 2002 to May 2004
• Assisted the Commercial Director in driving results by preparing the following reports:
 Monthly Sales Area Profitability Reports
 Management Cockpit
 Monthly Channel Profitability
 Management Committee Meeting presentation materials
• Coordinated activities and compiled data to develop, monitor and present annual business plans
and quarterly operating plans to management.
• Submitting monthly and quarterly management reports Regional Offices in Singapore and
Bangkok.
• Supported the growth agenda of the Regional Team by actively participating in innovation
projects, and preparing various ad hoc financial analyses.
Associate Consultant - SyCip Gorres Velayo and Company Dec 1999 - Oct 2002
• Conducted internal audit of an express delivery company focusing on the procurement process.
The audit included business framework documentation achieved through interviews and process
maps.
• Developed the training program for the users of the distribution and accounting system provided by
this company to its distributors including training materials, exercises, exams and others.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit work programs, audit reports, financial statements and income
tax returns, management letters and other communications relative to the engagement
• Performed audit fieldwork and Assisted in reviews and reevaluation of client’s internal control and
accounting procedures;
• Assisted in the reevaluation of client’s compliance with established policies and procedures
• Obtained evidential matter to substantiate the fairness of client’s financial statements; prepared
schedules, summaries and reports based on findings; assisted in office functions and on special
assignments.
• Recommendation of risk management procedures and the development of business analysis
framework, business information flows.