May Manabat

Results-oriented Finance and Accounting professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, corporate planning, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, operational finance, audit, regulatory compliance, and business process improvement. Demonstrated career progression from Accounting Assistant → Accounting Officer → Finance and Administration Manager / Internal Quality Auditor → Corporate Planning Manager → Head of Finance, with experience across terminal and warehousing operations, corporate planning, food manufacturing/commissary, retail, and HORECA businesses. Experienced in overseeing day-to-day finance operations, analyzing business performance, developing financial models and forecasts, preparing management reports, managing budgets and cash flows, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Experienced in Oracle NetSuite ERP implementation, having led the implementation and coordinated finance and business process requirements to support system adoption and process improvement. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, particularly in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, reporting, and reconciliation. A collaborative, analytical, and adaptable professional with strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

Experienced in working with Management, business unit heads, auditors, banks, customers, suppliers, government agencies, and cross-functional teams. Currently pursuing a Master in Business Administration (MBA), specializing in Financial Management, with 37 units completed and currently at the thesis stage.

HEAD OF FINANCE - PYC FOODS CORPORATION

(2023-04 - 2026-10)

• Oversee the day-to-day financial and operational transactions of multiple business units, including Retail Store Units, Commissary Business Unit, and HORECA Business Unit.
• Led the Oracle NetSuite ERP implementation, coordinating finance and business process requirements with relevant stakeholders to support successful system implementation and adoption.
• Participated in the design, review, and implementation of finance and accounting processes within the NetSuite ERP environment.
• Helped align financial workflows, internal controls, reporting requirements, and business processes with the ERP system.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, cash flows, financial transactions, and other key financial activities across business units.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely recording of financial transactions and financial reports.
• Review financial performance and provide Management with relevant financial information to support business decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze financial information using Microsoft Excel for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments in addressing financial and accounting concerns.
• Monitor financial controls, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with business unit heads and operational teams to align financial activities with business requirements.

CORPORATE PLANNING MANAGER - TAO CORPORATION

(2021-07 - 2023-03)

• Developed and maintained financial models for the corporation and its related subsidiaries.
• Prepared financial forecasts, projections, and business scenarios to support strategic planning and Management decision-making.
• Conducted financial analysis of corporate and subsidiary operations and evaluated business performance.
• Developed financial assumptions and scenarios to assess business strategies and potential financial outcomes.
• Consolidated financial information from related subsidiaries for corporate planning and reporting.
• Coordinated with various departments and business units in gathering financial and operational information required for financial modeling and forecasting.
• Assisted Management in evaluating business plans, financial targets, and strategic initiatives through financial analysis.
• Provided financial insights and analysis to support corporate planning and business decisions.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel extensively for financial modeling, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER / INTERNAL QUALITY AUDITOR (IQA) - SOUTH BAY BULK TERMINAL INC.

(2016-01 - 2021-06)

Terminal and Warehousing / Storage Operations Progressed through three positions with increasing responsibility in Accounting, Finance, Administration, Audit, and Quality Management.

• Managed and reviewed financial activities supporting terminal and warehousing operations.
• Maintained and reviewed financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepared monthly financial reports for Management and provided financial information for operational decision-making.
• Monitored financial and operational transactions and ensured proper documentation and recording.
• Evaluated internal management systems, procedures, and risks and provided recommendations for improvement.
• Prepared annual audit requirements and assisted in financial forecasting and planning.
• Coordinated with customers, banks, auditors, suppliers, and other third-party partners.
• Coordinated with the Terminal Manager, Procurement, and other core departments on financial and administrative matters.
• Assisted audit teams in evaluating processes and procedures and developing audit reports.
• Evaluated organizational processes for compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
• Served as Internal Quality Auditor (IQA) and supported internal process and compliance assessments.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement and strengthened internal controls and procedures.

ACCOUNTING OFFICER - SOUTH BAY BULK TERMINAL INC.

(2009-01 - 2015-12)

Terminal and Warehousing / Storage Operations

• Handled accounting and financial activities supporting terminal and warehousing operations.
• Handled year-end audit requirements and coordinated with external auditors.
• Managed cash receipts and disbursements and ensured proper supporting documentation.
• Reviewed and cross-checked billing statements against contractual terms and agreements.
• Monitored compliance with government regulatory requirements.
• Prepared and monitored budgets on a regular basis.
• Reviewed financial transactions and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - SOUTH BAY BULK TERMINAL INC.

(2004-01 - 2008-12)

Terminal and Warehousing / Storage Operations

• Performed bank reconciliations and prepared schedules of operating expenses.
• Assisted in the preparation of Trial Balance and other accounting schedules.
• Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual BIR reports.
• Prepared Accounts Payable Vouchers and processed check vouchers.
• Prepared customer billings and monitored collections.
• Computed employee salaries and processed payroll-related requirements.
• Prepared and facilitated remittance and reporting of SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF/Pag-IBIG contributions.
• Maintained accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management - POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - ARAULLO UNIVERSITY (PHINMA EDUCATION) (2003)