Financial Controller & Finance Manager - Coficab Philippines Inc.
(2025-07)
- Led financial reporting and ensured compliance with IFRS and local standards.
- Managed annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Performed monthly variance analysis on standard, actual, and budgeted costs.
- Controlled manufacturing costs and supported profitability improvements.
- Oversaw internal controls and ensured audit readiness.
- Managed cash flow, treasury, and working capital.
- Ensured ERP system accuracy and financial data reliability.
- Partnered with operations and support teams to align financial objectives.
- Provided strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations and managed statutory filings.
- Led financial risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
Financial Controller - Medstar Insurance Dubai
(2023-04 - 2025-07)
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, optimize investment strategies, and implement cost-control measures to enhance profitability.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate financial risks, and oversee internal controls to prevent fraud.
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management for business growth and operational efficiency.
- Lead and mentor finance teams while automating processes and improving financial systems.
- Coordinate with auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies to maintain strong financial governance.
- Assisted CFO in financial reconciliation, COA reclassification, and ICT transaction linking across global offices.
- Developed and streamlined accounting processes, ensuring compliance with government regulations and audits.
- Designed automated payroll and financial reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Provided training on financial data management and Excel to improve team productivity.
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, monitored financial reports, and ensured timely regulatory compliance.
- Resolved tax and regulatory issues while collaborating with auditors and leadership teams.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and address financial irregularities.
- Resolve BIR penalties and issues, as well as concerns with other government agencies.
- Establish and implement accounting processes and procedures for accurate transaction recording and monitoring.
- Oversee PDM Australia's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
- Ensure PDM Australia's compliance with Australian tax laws and financial regulations
Global Finance Manager - Pacific Prime Cebu
(2022-10 - 2025-07)
- Assisted CFO in financial reconciliation, COA reclassification, and ICT transaction linking across global offices.
- Developed and streamlined accounting processes, ensuring compliance with government regulations and audits.
- Designed automated payroll and financial reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Provided training on financial data management and Excel to improve team productivity.
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, monitored financial reports, and ensured timely regulatory compliance. Resolved tax and regulatory issues while collaborating with auditors and leadership teams. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and address financial irregularities. Resolve BIR penalties and issues, as well as concerns with other government agencies. Establish and implement accounting processes and procedures for accurate transaction recording and monitoring.
- Oversee PDM Australia's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
- Ensure PDM Australia's compliance with Australian tax laws and financial regulations
Accounting Head - LGU-PALOMPON LEYTE
(2021-03 - 2022-09)
- Supervised end-to-end accounting operations (AP/AR, general ledger, expense reporting) and posted journal entries to ensure accurate transaction recording.
- Prepared financial statements and conducted trend analysis. Handled budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Reviewed disbursements, billings, and payment processes.
- Performed month-end GL, TB, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepared tax schedules and inter-company reconciliations.
- Supported and coordinated year-end audit activities.
- Prepare accurate financial reports for PDM Australia's management and stakeholders
- Manage PDM Australia's cash flow, cost control, and financial risk
- Coordinate with auditors to meet PDM Australia's annual audit and regulatory requirements
- Implement and monitor PDM Australia's internal controls and accounting procedures
Finance Manager - CBRE
(2019-04 - 2021-01)
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports and client financial statement packages.
- Apply cash and accrual accounting principles for timely financial reporting and analysis.
- Perform monthly reconciliations (GL, TB, accruals, prepayments, and bank accounts).
- Post journal entries and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, property tax calculations, and year-end audits.
- Assist in managing property billings, arrears collections, and inter-company reconciliations.
- Prepare tax schedules, cash flow reports, and handle payment runs.
Senior Financial Analyst / Accountant - Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd / PDM
(2016-01 - 2019-01)
- Track and summarize expense accounts, segregating CAPEX & OPEX for P&L reporting.
- Ensure accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with GAAP requirements.
- Implement efficient budgeting procedures to ensure financial management across departments, grants, and designated accounts.
- Prepare budgeting and forecasting reports for PDM/JLL offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangkok.
- Review all transactions related to cash, debt, and receivables, including purchase orders (POs), vouchers, and supplier invoices.
- Verify project contracts to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Analyze policies and revenue recognition parent-subsidiary and transactions, ensuring proper revenue and expense allocation across segments.
- Consolidate accounts for South East Asia offices (Singapore, Malaysia & Bangkok).
- Conduct thorough reviews of financial statements before finalizing P&L, making necessary adjustments as required.
- Provide accruals/deferrals in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Monitor project completion and determine appropriate revenue and cost recognition in financial statements.
- Prepare billing progress and unbilled status reports based on POC (Percentage of Completion) computations.
- Generate individual project P&L reports for Design & Build projects.
- Develop and provide management review tools for Singapore, Malaysia, Bangkok, and China offices, including: Gross margin and profit margin analysis. Cost and revenue analysis. Variance analysis between actual and budgeted amounts. Overhead analysis to determine fixed cost contributions.
- Provide pipeline data to support budget and income forecasting.
- Record and issue invoices using Oracle PeopleSoft ERP, ensuring accurate monitoring and updates.
- Liaise with auditors in Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangkok for audit submissions and compliance requirements.
SEA Accountant - PDM International Pte Ltd - Singapore
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
- Prepares monthly and consolidated financial statements across multiple international locations.
- Handles financial reporting for business combinations and investor presentations.
- Develops annual budgets and monitors actual vs. budgeted performance.
- Provides a Management Review Tool (MRT) for project-based revenue and cost analysis.
- Tracks project-level receivables and payables to enhance financial control.
- Assists with budgetary control and detailed project costing activities.
- Prepares cost estimates and proposes effective cash flow management plans.
- Reviews GST, Corporate Income Tax, and other tax matters for accuracy and compliance.
- Manages monthly and quarterly tax reporting to government authorities.
- Develops and maintains Excel-based accounting system templates.
- Implements internal controls for payments, invoicing, and cash management.
- Manages overall financial operations and associated company accounts.
- Handles company registrations in Singapore, including holding structures.
- Coordinates with external accountants, auditors, and corporate secretaries.
- Supports contract administration, project final accounts, and profitability monitoring.
Accounting Manager - Raymond Pawnshop, Inc - Philippines / ML Aguirre
- Conduct regular reviews of the valuation of assets, such as gold and silver, and update records accordingly.
- Perform monthly analyses of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, ensuring accuracy before audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Maintain and monitor fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations and the proper accounting treatment for asset disposals.
- Reconcile and analyze various accounts, including advances and payables, to identify errors, duplicate entries, incorrect account classifications, making necessary adjustments or reversals as required.
Accounting Supervisor / Internal Auditor - M.L Aguirre Co CPA's - Makati, Philippines
- Full-cycle accounting and financial analysis for accurate transaction recording and reporting
- Preparation and posting of journal entries, including year-end adjustments
- Financial statement generation per PFRS for merchandising and manufacturing firms
- BIR tax compliance, including input/output VAT and withholding tax reporting
- Setup and optimization of accounting systems for efficient financial processes
- Financial management for non-profit organizations with regulatory compliance
- Implementation of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity
- Costing setup and pricing strategies for new products and services
- Management reports and KPIs for performance evaluation and decision-making
- Job costing analysis and profitability assessments for products or services
