Catherine Manalang

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports to ensure accurate and timely financial data is available for decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with client’s objectives and enhance financial performance.
• Monitor cash flow, manage liquidity, and ensure the company maintains adequate funding for its operations.
• Coordinate the budgeting process, including the preparation, review, and consolidation of budgets. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines.
• Conduct financial forecasting and risk analysis to identify potential financial challenges and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Designed and maintained 30+ reports and dashboards using Google Sheets, Excel, and Power BI, transforming financial, operational, talent, and quality data into actionable insights.
• Key contributor to company-wide automation projects, including payroll process automation, centralized employee database setup, and the transition from Google Suite to Microsoft Office 365.
• Led revenue tracking, client invoicing, financial forecasting, and annual budgeting for assigned clients, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Performed ad hoc financial and KPI analysis, collaborating with service delivery and operations to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Assisted in sandbox testing for new implementations, ensuring accuracy and functionality before final approval, as well as conducting CRM data audits
• Shared knowledge with team members in advanced reporting techniques, fostering team expertise.

• Developed financial forecasts, budget and deal review decks for North American clients, optimizing revenue tracking and financial planning.
• Published daily revenue reports, improving real-time financial decision-making.
• Conducted CRM data audits to identify and prevent potential revenue leakages.
• Managed monthly client invoicing, ensuring 100% reconciliation with GL accounting.
• Led knowledge-sharing sessions with North America Workforce and Operations teams, educating stakeholders on financial impacts and enhancing operational efficiency

• Provided support for Asia-Pacific Regional Controllers and FP&A teams during month end closing, quarterly regulatory reporting, and annual budget exercise.
• Conducted monthly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis & reconciliations liaising with various departments and engaging in daily status calls.
• Assisted in accrual and adjustment entry submissions, ensuring more accurate financial reporting.
• Designed user-friendly financial templates, improving variance analysis efficiency.

• Managed bookkeeping for hotel (non-profit) and restaurant (for-profit) operations.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and maintained financial records for tax filing.
• Assisted in year-end closing procedures, preparing adjusting journal entries

• Supported Procter & Gamble’s Global Internal Audit team, conducting internal control tests.
• Assisted in financial audits and recommended process improvements, increasing compliance efficiency.