Donie Ray Samba-an

Engagement Planning

1. Developed and documented risk-based audit plans, objectives, scope, timing and resource allocations

2. Identified sources of potential engagements through risk framework

3. Reviewed audit engagement objectives and scope to ensure they address the risks identified

4. Reviewed and approved audit engagement programs

5. Revised audit plans based on business rollout plans for new technology applications

People Management

1. Deployed sufficient staff with appropriate competencies to achieve engagement objectives

2. Supervised teams to work within the agreed timeline

3. Delegated tasks in a constructive and supportive manner

4. Coached staff to enhance competence and professional development

5. Determined the appropriate continuing professional development necessary to keep staff effective in work

6. Conducted effective performance appraisal of teams against key performance indicators

Engagement Execution

1. Managed and resolved conflicts with internal and external stakeholders

2. Reviewed audit working papers to ensure that they sufficiently document information obtained, analysis made, and support conclusions

3. Determined sufficiency of audit work done and evidence collated to support the findings

4. Developed preliminary findings and formulated recommendations that deal with root causes of issues and impact to the organization

5. Presented and discussed findings with process owners

6. Applied and implemented agile processes in engagement execution

7. Developed, implemented and monitored project plans to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed timelines

8. Evaluated critically that audit evidence is reliable, relevant and sufficient

9. Evaluated root causes, findings identified and recommendations formulated

10. Analyzed and interpreted financial and non-financial data, including big data

11. Exploited technologies, such as big data tools, cloud resources, and smart software, to improve backward-looking and forward-looking analysis (e.g., through the use of Power BI)

Engagement Planning

1. Developed and documented risk-based audit plans, objectives, scope, timing and resource allocations

2. Reviewed audit engagement objectives and scope to ensure they address the risks identified

4. Reviewed and approved audit engagement programs

People Management

1. Deployed sufficient staff with appropriate competencies to achieve engagement objectives

2. Supervised teams to work within the agreed timeline

3. Delegated tasks in a constructive and supportive manner

4. Coached staff to enhance competence and professional development

5. Conducted effective performance appraisal of teams against key performance indicators

Engagement Execution

1. Managed and resolved conflicts with internal and external stakeholders

2. Reviewed audit working papers to ensure that they sufficiently document information obtained, analysis made, and support conclusions

3. Determined sufficiency of audit work done and evidence collated to support the findings

4. Developed preliminary findings and formulated recommendations that deal with root causes of issues and impact to the organization

5. Presented and discussed findings with process owners

6. Applied and implemented agile processes in engagement execution

7. Developed, implemented and monitored project plans to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed timelines

8. Evaluated critically that audit evidence is reliable, relevant and sufficient

9. Evaluated root causes, findings identified and recommendations formulated

• Managed assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager/partner and execute it in compliance with EY's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
• Managed projects and engagements profitably by leading the team to perform efficiently.
• Monitored the assurance team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed
• Cultivated and managed business development opportunities. Generated new audit business opportunities by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Coached and developed people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies.
• Developed people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the assurance team.
• Conducted timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/on-the-job training
• Maintained cooperative relationships with other assurance teams
• Developed and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks.

1. Demonstrated expertise in Philippines Financial Reporting Standards and in related financial reporting matter as well as expertise in relevant SEC, BIR, BSP and IC regulations

2. Prepared audit work programs, draft audit reports, management letters and other communications

3. Performed complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client focused audit strategies

4. Performed detailed review on the work of associates, coach and supervised a driven team of audit professionals

5. Proactively built relationship with client personnel, demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client’s problems

6. Collaborated with other professionals within SGV such as team from tax, IT, etc.

1. Developed an understanding of the audit client’s business

2. Interacted with the clients in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.

3. Supported the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements

4. Clearly and accurately documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach

5. Recognized potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team