This document is a resume for Carol Ann C. Lacang summarizing her professional experience in accounting and finance over more than 4 years. She has held several roles of increasing responsibility at First Balfour Inc., including Finance Assistant Manager, Finance Senior Supervisor, and Finance Supervisor. In these roles, she prepared financial reports and analyses, managed cash flow and receivables, facilitated loans, and oversaw accounting functions. She also passed the CFA Level 1 exam and is a certified public accountant in the Philippines with a business administration degree from the University of the Philippines.

1. CAROL ANN C. LACANG
Unit 9BC Cluster C PTV1 ∙ Villamor Airbase, Pasay City 1309 ∙ (+63) 998 970 6371 ∙ cclacang@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 More than 4 years of combined experience in accounting and finance with a proven record of
productivity, quality and integrity.
 Analytic and detail-oriented and able to effectively manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
 A strong team-builder, able to provide support and leadership and promote a cohesive team
environment.
 Well versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Finance Assistant Manager, First Balfour Inc. (Jan 2014-May 2015)
 Took a dual role as Treasury Manager and Plant Division Finance Head.
 Designed financial models such as the Php 800M Capital Expenditure Program to determine
financial viability of the projects that the company plans to undertake.
 Prepared and analyzed weekly, monthly and 6-months forward cash flow forecasts to determine
cash shortages and surpluses for predicting future trends.
 Lead the review of Accounts Receivable and collaborated with client counterparts to discuss
collection issues reducing days outstanding of receivables from 60 days to 30 days.
 Performed as Insurance Specialist coordinating with banks, brokers and insurers to safeguard the
business against mounting risks over accidents, injuries and illnesses.
 Oversaw the application and preparation of trust receipts and standby letter of credits in import
and insurance transactions.
 Assisted in the preparation of annual financial audit in conjunction with independent auditors.
 Analyzed and lead the preparation of monthly financial reports of the Plant Division ensuring
timeliness, accuracy, completeness and compliance with prevailing accounting policies.
 Supervised staff in managing the Division’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting
systems ensuring that they are effectively carrying out their functions.
 Prepared adhoc reports as needed by the management for change and improvements in the
existing operations.
Finance Senior Supervisor, First Balfour Inc. (Jan 2013 – Dec 2013)
 Facilitated, analyzed and secured the Php 1B Omnibus Loan of the company for its major capital
expenditure to support its projects
 Audited and assessed the subcontractor bonds issued to the company to ensure that bonds are
updated and still callable upon demand if any disputes arise.
 Coordinated with banks and processed their requirements of renewing and increasing the
company’s credit facility as well as the company’s application of short term promissory notes,
trust receipts and standby letter of credits.
 Prepared and analyzed weekly and monthly disbursement and collection reports for effective
and efficient cash flow management.

2.  Implemented check cutting program for a hassle-free disbursement and release of check
payment to suppliers.
 Managed and analyzed the aging of unbilled and billed receivable of clients to ensure that due
invoices are promptly billed and collected.
 Prepared analyses of the economic and financial stand of competitors in comparison to the
company for strategic business planning.
 Conducted an in-house training on the basics and practical application of accounting and
insurance and bonds to aide colleagues in carrying their respective roles.
Finance Supervisor, First Balfour Inc. (Jan 2011 – Dec 2012)
 Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports and statements of the Plant Division for the
management including, but not limited to, P&L, Forecasts, and Budget vs Actual Analyses.
 Coordinated with new division heads to build financial models around new company operations
like the Tunneling and Ready Mix Concrete for presentation to the Board.
 Handled asset management, checking of payable vouchers, invoicing and ensuring accuracy of
the transactions both for Plant and Head Office Operations.
 Performed bank reconciliation for all accounts to confirm that company records and bank
records match.
 Prepared the Annual Financial Statements of the company.
Previous relevant experience
Summer Intern, SEAOIL PHILIPPINES INC., Metro Manila, PH
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 Passer
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Philippines, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy, 2010
University of the Philippines - Diliman
REFERENCES
Jose Luis G. Santillan
AVP - Treasury, First Balfour Inc.
(+63) 917 324 5737
Gavin C. Lee
Program Director, CFA Society Philippines
(+63) 917 536 4982