Serafin Gonzales

More than 16 years of Cost Control Experience; and 1 ½ years of Accounting practice. Demonstrated skills in time management to ensure reports are within agreed timeframe and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical. Highly flexible, can easily adapt to deadlines and demands. Able to work effectively as a team and as independently when required.

Purchasing Administrator (Independent Contractor) - BioPak Pty Ltd - Bondi Junction NSW (Work from Home)

(2022-01)

• Warehouse transfer discrepancy follow-up, escalation and reconciliation.
• Downloading and validation shipment report and NetSuite (NS) reports to Order & Delivery Monitoring (ODM)
• Inbound containers booking
• Inbound container discrepancy follow-up, escalation and reconciliation
• Item code creation
• Shipping Documents follow up, forwarding to Freight Forwarders, uploading in NS
• Purchase order creation
• Purchase order modification as required by customer or vendor
• Purchase order shipping schedule updating

Project Control Engineer - Dinamico Construction Inc (Daewoo E&C) - 2x600MW Ultra Super-Critical Coal Power Plant (Quezon Province)

(2019-05 - 2021-01)

Under Site Preparation Works of the 2x600MW Ultra Super-Critical Coal Power Plant Project, Main Task is to Process Subcontractor Invoices and Payment Requests as per Contract Agreement (Term and Conditions, Specifications), ensure correctness and accuracy of details, (Advance Payment, Retention, Other Deductions).

• Subcontractor Claims identifying, Registration and Monitoring. Check the accuracy of the Claim amount by verifying all calculations are correct and in compliance with standard.
• Making arrangements prior to the Bidding of prospective suppliers and Subcontractors; making sure that everyone submits the required documentations.
• Preparation of the Monthly Progress of the Project based on approved progress management system from time to time.
• Preparation of the Weekly Report for the Client (Atimonan One Energy (A1E) / Jacobs) and Main Contractor (MHPS).
• Document Control in-charge of the Project Control Team.
• Able to work Project Management tool of Daewoo E&C (Barocon) proficiently.

Cost Controller - Daewoo Engg & Construction - Central Area Field Complex - MLE (Bloc 405B, Algeria)

(2016-11 - 2018-03)

Under Central Area Field Complex Project (MLE Extension awarded by Sonatrach and FCP-Eni), primary role is to assist the Cost Control Manager in issuing Monthly Invoice to the Client

• Preparation and Monitoring of the Weekly and Monthly Progress based on approved Progress Management System.
• Prepare Local Currency (Algerian Dinar) Cash Flow Requirements and update of Manpower Forecast; Prepare Procurement Payment Status and Forecast
• To provide Project Management with monthly report regarding Sub-Contracted works (Budget/Variance Analysis), earned and cumulative progress, deductible items and credit notes.
• Process vendor and Subcontractor invoices as per Agreement (Term and Conditions, and Specifications), ensure correctness and accuracy of details, (advance payment, retention, and other Deductions).
• Facilitate and provide information to Finance Department for accrued Subcontractor invoices for Settlement
• Use of SAP system (Barocon) for the above tasks.

Senior Cost Controller - SAUDI OGER LTD. - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Thuwal, KSA); King Abdullah International Conference Center (Jeddah,

(2008-10 - 2016-05)

Main function is to supply Project Management with monthly Actual Cost, with projected remaining cost up to the end of the project

• Submit Cost Report with updated Actual Cost and Quantities (Direct & Indirect Manpower, Concrete, and Steel); including the Actual Cost of Trades and Finishing Works, and Administrative Costs
• Provide the updated remaining cost of the project based on: Indirect Manpower Forecast, Direct Manpower and Concrete from site management, Committed Cost of Subcontractor Work Orders, CO and SWO
• Inform and advise the site management of cost over/loss, possible extension of time and claims.
• Supervise Expense Team: Proper allocation and approval of expenses: LPO, FPO, Supplier Invoices, Petty Cash Vouchers, Inter-Site Billings, correction of erroneous records.
• Recording and maintenance of expense database with periodic reconciliation to Accounting Department records
• Preparation of monthly provisions/trends; regular update of unit cost per item
• Supervise Production Team: Manpower Daily Report Team, Concrete Production, Precast Production, and Steel Production Team
• Recording and maintenance of daily activities of the Production Yard
• Preparation of Inter-Site Billing for the Concrete, Precast, and Steel requested by other sites on a monthly basis
• Update and monitor the unit prices of Concrete, Mortar, Steel Cut/Bend/Assemble, and Grey Precast per item: based on updated raw material prices, new concrete mixtures.
• Report and advice the site management the profitability and break even points of the Yard.
• Maintain and update the Subcontractors Committed Cost, Paid, Unpaid, Work Order Variances, and Extra Works
• Maintain a database of all Work Orders approved by the site management; as well as Change Orders and Additional Site Work Orders issued by the Contracts Admin.

Cost Controller - Daewoo Engg & Construction - Q-Chem 2 Ethylene Derivatives Project (Mesaieed, Qatar)

(2008-02 - 2008-07)

Under Q-Chem 2 (Consortium between Daewoo E&C and Technimont SpA), primary role is to provide Project Management with monthly report regarding Sub-Contracted works (Budget/Variance Analysis), earned and cumulative progress, deductible items and credit notes.

• Process vendor and Subcontractor invoices as per Agreement (Term and Conditions, and Specifications), ensure correctness and accuracy of details, (advance payment, retention, and others).
• Facilitate and provide information to Finance Department for accrued Subcontractor invoices for Settlement

Cost Controller - Saudi Oger LTD - Yamama Palaces (Riyadh, KSA)

(2001-11 - 2008-02)

• Responsible for generating monthly Actual Cost (Cost-to-Date).
• Recording, monitoring, reconciliation, and correction of expenses; verify accuracy with records from Accounting Department
• Submission of Weekly Productivity Report
• Material Request Allocation; verification of Supplier Invoices
• Proper documentation and reporting of Sub-Contracted Works; Total Committed, Paid, Unpaid amount, Extra Works. Issuance of Credit notes for services provided to them by the site.
• Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines, company policies and regulations.

Accountant - Saudi Services and Operating Co. - King Fahd Air Base (Taif, KSA)

(1999-05 - 2001-03)

• Verified Purchase Orders/Material Requisition; ensured accuracy and completeness of details
• Checked Vendor Invoices, Classified and Code Expenses
• Computed and processed end-of-service awards and vacation claims.
• Managed accounts payables.
• Prepared payroll data and reports; arranged summary information for operating reports.

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - St. Paul College of San Miguel, Bulacan (1994 - 1998)