Bryan Will R. Kuhonta
San Pablo City
Summary
Detail-oriented Risk and Compliance Analyst with a strong record in conducting thorough audits and assessments. Proven ability to enhance compliance processes and drive efficiency, fostering stakeholder trust. Committed to continuous learning and contributing effectively to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Accenture
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct and document scheduled and on-demand reviews to assess the Client Experience Operations (CX-O) control environment and evaluate adherence to client identified contractual requirements, Accenture policies and standards.
- Timely start and completion of R&C reviews with expectation of quality of report, fieldwork and deliverables based on R&C parameters.
- Reviewed evidence for closure items, ensured continuous follow-up and governance, collaborated with CX-O leadership to drive initiatives minimizing delivery risk.
- Conducted Risk and Compliance (R&C) reviews and addressed ad hoc tasks to enhance organizational compliance.
- Timely and accurately log assessment details on monitoring sites.
- Supported external audit partner to maintain smooth engagement throughout the audit period.
- Supported team initiatives by conducting awareness sessions and engaging in client visits to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
Senior General Auditor
SeaBank Philippines
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Execute (either as Team Leader or Team Member) the engagement audit program as approved by the HIA for either Process/Functional, Head Office, Branch or Special Review engagements.
- Perform or supervise the performance of all audit procedures and determine that all working papers provide sufficient and appropriate support to audit findings. Ensure proper archiving of all relevant audit documents for safekeeping.
- Prepared or supervised preparation of all audit working papers, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with audit standards.
- Maintain an objective state of mind and an appropriate level of professional skepticism and perform all work with due care.
- Provide (if Team Leader) supervision, continuous assistance and feedback on performance to associates; seek and provide upward feedback.
- Communicated audit observations to the audit team on a timely basis.
- Researched and documented relevant facts to support audit findings as directed by GA Supervisor, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Understand the decisions taken to resolve significant audit observations.
- Coordinate with the Audit Supervisor, planning decisions at the beginning of the internal audit.
- Prepare initial draft of internal audit reports (Detailed Audit Report, Executive Summary, Audit Rating Worksheet) for review of GA Supervisor.
- Complete fact checking process with the auditee.
- Participate with the GA Supervisor in the overall evaluation of results of the audit.
- Spearhead or participate in the exit meeting discussion with Auditee Management.
- Conducted periodic follow-up and validation on resolution status of outstanding audit issues, ensuring timely closure and accountability on assigned engagements.
- Perform other relevant tasks/engagements that may be required by either the GA Supervisor or HIA as the need arises.
- Took on various ad hoc engagements to support audit objectives.
Data Control Center Assistant/Analyst
CARD Bank, Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Generated accurate and timely reports for management decision-making
- Prepared monthly reports for management review, highlighting key insights
- Identified and addressed variances in reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Analyzes current database and ensures no duplication of data
- Manages cleansing of data under the supervision of DCC Manager
- Generates and prepares other adhoc reports as tasked by DCC Manager
- Backend support of business plan for each CARD Bank, Inc. unit which handles the business plan consolidation.
- Executed various tasks to support team objectives.
Internal Auditor
CARD Inc. & CARD Bank, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Conduct Regular Audit of Support Units
- Reviewed and appraised soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and operational controls for each audited unit, ensuring compliance and identifying improvement areas.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing audit findings and actionable recommendations, enhancing transparency and facilitating informed decision-making.
- Facilitated exit meetings with audit teams to discuss findings and recommendations, promoting collaborative resolution of issues identified during audits.
- Conducted special audit of assigned unit or program
- Identify possible risk of the unit being audited
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Internal Audit Officer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Financial Management
Laguna College
San Pablo City, Laguna01-2014
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Compliance monitoring
- Fraud detection
- Contractual analysis
- Control evaluation
- Internal controls management
- Auditing techniques
- External audit support
- Audit reporting
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Quantitative analysis
- SQL proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau visualization
- Process improvement
- Operational risk
- Forensic auditing
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Documentation review
- Ethics management
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Information Security Advocate
- Payments Control Mastery
- Civil Service Examination Paper & Pencil Test Passer (Professional Level) - 10/23/16
Dialects
- Filipino
- English
Training
- Agentic AI learning program, 2024 - 2026
- Information Security Advocate, 2024 - 2026
- Data Privacy Training, 2024 - 2026
- ISO 14001, 2026
- How to be an Effective Auditor-In-Charge, 09/26/23, Webinar hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines, Inc., 3
- Data Analysis: Understanding the Basics, 11/13/21, Webinar hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines, Inc., 3
- Applying Critical Event Analysis in Internal Auditing, 11/20/21, Webinar hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines, Inc., 3
- Fraud Detection, 07/24/19, Held at Maharlika Square, City Subdivision San Pablo City, 8
- Information Security Awareness Training, 01/11/19, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 8
- Money Counterfeit & Fraud Detection, 10/24/18 - 10/26/18, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 24
- Data Privacy Act Training, 06/21/18, Isabela Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, 4
- Basic Banking Regulations and Compliance, 07/13/17 - 07/14/17, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 16
- Fraud Detection and Audit Reporting, 01/07/17, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 8
- Signature Analysis and Forgery Detection, 07/22/16, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 8
- BAIPHIL Training IT Audit/BSP Circular 808, 01/23/16, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 8
- Basic Banking Regulations and Internal Control Standards, 01/06/15 - 01/09/15, Held at Tranca Bay, Laguna, Philippines, 32
Timeline
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Accenture
03.2024 - Current
Senior General Auditor
SeaBank Philippines
05.2021 - 11.2023
Data Control Center Assistant/Analyst
CARD Bank, Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2021
Internal Auditor
CARD Inc. & CARD Bank, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Financial Management
Laguna College