Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Training
Industry Exposure
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ALEMAR N. GRATOL

ALEMAR N. GRATOL

Tacloban City

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a reputable organization that promotes continuous career development and professional growth.


Audit professional prepared for impactful roles in financial sector. Extensive experience in leading audits, identifying discrepancies, and recommending improvements. Collaborative team player with results-oriented mindset, ensuring quality outcomes and adaptability to changing requirements. Skilled in risk management and internal controls, valued for reliability and precision.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Attest (Cayman) LLP
10.2022 - 07.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
  • Evaluated critical business systems and processes, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and offering recommendations to mitigate those risks.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
  • Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
  • Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Insurance and Asset Accountant

Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation (PASAR) (A Glencore Managed Company)
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed insurance portfolio of PASAR which includes understanding and ensuring that current portfolio covers all risk exposure of PASAR, declaration of covers to insurance providers, renewal of policies involving negotiations with insurance providers, and claims filing and support in cases of insurance claims.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents both for internal and external users.
  • Conducted trainings on employee insurance provided by PASAR to its employees.
  • Created insurance budgets and forecasts for management group's use. Identified and investigated monthly variances to help management group to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
  • Spearheaded asset tagging, verification and review which is done every two years as part of Glencore directives and managed team of Asset Analysts who tag and inspect assets of PASAR. Communicate results/issues identified during the activity to concerned asset custodians/area heads and assist them on resolution.
  • Monitor and analyze movements in the asset register and prepare monthly reports for management's group use.
  • Served as Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Champion for Finance Team and assisted IMS auditors on their requests and audit processes.

Senior Audit Associate

Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (Philippines) Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • In charge of overall audit process - lead and supervised audit planning, execution, and conclusion in accordance with global policies.
  • Designed and formulated overall and detailed audit strategy including nature, timing and extent of audit procedures in consultation with engagement manager or partner.
  • Translated audit strategy into effective audit procedures and deliver assurance service efficiently and effectively while keeping track of budgeted vs actual engagements charging.
  • Coordinated with other services (e.g. valuation team, tax team), engagement counterparties such as Fund Administrators, Investment Managers and resources from other EY offices.
  • Performed high-level analysis on key audit and accounting issues including preparation of accounting memorandum and challenged quality of engagement documentation.
  • As field in-charge, maintained positive relationship with clients.
  • Supervised and trained new associates in analyzing accounts and performing risk-based audit procedures on field, as well as guidance in their overall career growth within the firm.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous engagements.
  • Facilitated staff trainings related to audit of asset management.
  • Rendered investment valuation services to different audit teams as a senior team member of EY GDS Centralized Valuation Team (CVT).

Audit Associate

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co./Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (Philippines) Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Obtained knowledge of the client's business and industry, government regulations affecting the client and identification of critical business risks that may have impact on the fairness of the financial statements.
  • Assisted in conduct of independent, professional and competent examination of client's financial statements in conformity with applicable standards.
  • Performed financial audit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Prepared detailed working reports on audit findings based on procedures performed.
  • Reviewed financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with reportorial and global requirements.
  • Performed research on certain audit and accounting issues.
  • Worked on substantiating high-risk items (e.g., Investments, Income and Expenses, and Net Asset Value) and applied relevant audit methodology and reporting standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Eastern Visayas State University
Tacloban City, Province Of Leyte, Philippines
03.2016

Skills

  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Professional skepticism
  • IFRS / GAAP Expertise
  • Critical problem-solving
  • Financial statement audit
  • Client relationship management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Audit software mastery
  • Risk assessment analysis
  • Data analytics proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded Fixed Asset Inventory Tagging and Verification of PASAR-owned assets and communicating results to different asset custodians/area heads for them to make informed judgement and decisions on assets under their custody.
  • Collaborated with PASAR's Integrated Management Systems (IMS) audit team and served as IMS champion for Finance team conducting reviews of Finance processes and assessing risks and impacts of these processes to ISO certifications of PASAR.
  • Q3 FY20 GDS Assurance Highest Performing Team - Centralized Valuation Team, collaborated with a team of Senior Audit Associates rendering investment valuation services for different investments portfolios assisting different audit teams.

Affiliations

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Certification

Certified Public Accountant

References

References available on request.

Training

  • Assurance Trainings (July 2017 - November 2020) These programs are intended to equip participants with audit knowledge and skills required at each level/rank
  • IFRS Executive Updates (December 2019) This course is designed to provide technical discussions drawn from real issues on IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, IFRS 16 - Leases and IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments.
  • Basic and Advanced Mock Audit Training (January 2018/October 2019) This training is conducted as a simulation of the audit process from planning to conclusion which aims to equip participants with audit knowledge and skills required in the asset management industry.
  • Advanced Training to Asset Management (September 2019) This training is conducted to provide advanced concepts on the asset management industry and related accounting and auditing standards to senior associates.
  • Bloomberg and Reuters Training (2018) This training is a skill-based approach designed to navigate various functions of the third party valuation terminals.
  • Financial Statements Review (2018) This training aims to provide relevant skills in the review of financial statements.
  • Introduction to Asset Management (January 2018) This training aims to provide basic knowledge on asset management industry.

Industry Exposure

  • Audit of Hedge Funds, majority of which are registered to Cayman Island Monetary Authority (CIMA), such as standalone, master-feeder, fund-of-funds and segregated portfolio company
  • Investment Advisor
  • Ad hoc tasks in Australian based companies/entities
  • Real Estate

Additional Information

  • Experience in Big 4 Audit firm with well-founded knowledge on engagements under different reporting standards such as HKFRS, IFRS, PFRS and basic knowledge on US GAAP.
  • Ambitious and committed to professional and personal excellence emphasizing teamwork, critical thinking and prioritization.
  • Organized and keen with details, flexible in any work environment and willing to travel.
  • Proactive team member, with proven ability to provide effective service and assistance to clients and fellow professionals.
  • Success-driven, self-motivated, creative and upholds integrity, quality and high standards in the working environment.
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills and collaborative workstyle, dealt with diverse professionals, clients and colleagues (both local and international).
  • Good coaching, relationship management, leadership and project management skills.
  • Can work well under pressure with minimal supervision.

Timeline

Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Attest (Cayman) LLP
10.2022 - 07.2025

Insurance and Asset Accountant

Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation (PASAR) (A Glencore Managed Company)
10.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Audit Associate

Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (Philippines) Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2021

Audit Associate

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co./Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (Philippines) Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Eastern Visayas State University

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