Mary Grace Concina

Assurance Senior Associate with 4 years of experience in conducting financial audits and assessments across diverse industries, including power and utilities, wealth management,

retail, entertainment, and security offerings. Proficient in riskassessment and external audit processes, with strong capabilities in financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting.

Senior Assurance Associate at SGV & Company (A Member Firm of Ernst & Young Global, Limited) (2025-09 – Present)

• Led the planning, risk assessment, and execution of audit engagements for listed entities and other complex organizations, developing risk-based audit approaches tailored to key business and financial reporting risks to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Oversaw multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, effective resource and team coordination, and adherence to reporting deadlines and engagement milestones.
• Executed review engagements in accordance with PSRE 2410 and agreed-upon procedures engagements, ensuring compliance with engagement objectives, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Reviewed workpapers and engagement deliverables to assess compliance with professional standards, firm methodologies, and quality expectations, while providing timely resolution of review matters.
• Supported high-profile IPO and bond listing engagements by conducting financial due diligence, evaluating complex accounting and audit matters, and helping ensure adherence to regulatory, listing, and financial reporting requirements.
• Leveraged in-depth knowledge of PAS 23 (Borrowing Costs), PFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), and PAS 37 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets) to analyze complex accounting matters, identify financial reporting risks, and provide recommendations on the appropriate application of accounting standards.
• Led, coached, and developed junior team members through structured guidance, constructive feedback, and technical support, contributing to the quality and efficiency of engagement delivery.
• Managed client and stakeholder relationships as a primary engagement contact, facilitating effective communication, addressing complex audit matters, and supporting the delivery of client-focused solutions.

Assurance Associate at SGV & Company (A Member Firm of Ernst & Young Global, Limited) (2022-08 – 2025-08)

• Conducted financial statement audit procedures for clients from diverse industries, supporting compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
• Worked closely with team members to identify risk areas and execute audit procedures using digital audit tools and methodologies.
• Engaged with client representatives to gather information, clarify processes, and facilitate the efficient completion of audit engagements.
• Analyzed audit evidence and findings to support engagement conclusions and recommendations.
• Leveraged advance excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools) and audit data analytics to improve audit efficiency and strengthen testing procedures.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Divine Word College of Legazpi (2022-07)