Arnel Pineda
Audit Specialist
Talavera
Summary
Professional audit specialist with strong background in financial analysis, risk assessment, and compliance. Proven track record in leading audit teams, ensuring accuracy, and delivering actionable insights. Valued for adaptability, dependability, and clear communication. Skilled in data analysis, internal controls, and fostering collaborative environments to achieve goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Ireland (Punongbayan & Araullo)
04.2025 - Current
- Performs audit procedures under FRS102 for Ireland and UK entities.
- Prepare and review Financial Statements.
- Assist in client communication and overall project management.
- Act as the primary point of contact for trainees.
Audit Supervisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers AC Manila Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2025
- Reviews SEC Form 10Q/K preparation, including review of account reconciliations and financial disclosures.
- Prepares US GAAP and SEC Disclosure Checklists
- Prepares complex Test of Details and Controls testing.
- Attends Walkthroughs and Audit Team Planning Meetings
- Performed engagement management and planning activities, which include budget, workload assignment, and audit timeline preparation.
- Review work performed by Analysts, Associates and Processors and ensure the delivery of services is in accordance with the Company's User Guide instructions as applied to work requests.
- Led progress meetings to discuss the status of the engagement and made appropriate modifications to engagement plans as necessary to anticipate deadlines for engagement completion.
- Led and supervised various teams in planning, executing, and completing the audit and other assurance engagements.
Plant Accountant
Republic Gas Corporation
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepares Daily Sales Monitoring
- Prepares Expense Report
- Prepares Monthly Financial Statements
- Perform Reconciliation of Accounts
- Perform Inventory Counts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Central Luzon State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Central Luzon State University
Skills
Financial statement audit
Internal controls evaluation
Critical problem-solving
Fraud detection techniques
Professional skepticism
Risk assessment analysis
Data analytics proficiency
Certification
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Client Exposures
- Telecommunications and Infrastructure
- Media and Software
- Merchandising
- Manufacturing
- Health
Timeline
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton Ireland (Punongbayan & Araullo)
04.2025 - Current
Audit Supervisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers AC Manila Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2025
Plant Accountant
Republic Gas Corporation
12.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Central Luzon State University
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Central Luzon State University
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