Eric Bolotano
Accountant
Antipolo City
Summary
Financial and Internal Controls professional with 29 years of experience advancing through senior finance, logistics, and internal controls roles within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Proven expertise in optimizing supply chain and distribution processes, ensuring rigorous internal controls, and providing comprehensive financial reporting for management and donor accountability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
Certificates
Work History
Internal Control Officer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
Manila
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Performs control testing activities based on the standard procedures for the specific process assigned, under the coaching and supervision of the process Team Lead.
Internal Control Reviewer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
Manila
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage the review and reconciliation of distribution files for all goods, cash, and services delivered to ICRC beneficiaries globally, ensuring compliance with the Distribution Tracking (DT) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Logistics Senior Reporting Officer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
Manila
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Review and analyze monthly Field Supply System (FSS) reports from various delegations, verifying beneficiary validity, reconciling cost of goods with financial data through D2D (Donation to distribution) system, and tracking site inventory. Additionally, provide support during the migration of sites from FSS to JDE Edwards.
Senior Finance and Admin Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Manila
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Manage the full-cycle financial operations, accounting, and treasury functions of the delegation while ensuring compliance with IFRC standards and providing logistical financial support to expatriate staff and National Society partners.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer
Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
Manila
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Maintained precise financial records and managed end-to-end payroll process, capturing all transactions accurately and ensuring compliance with social and statutory obligations.
- Previous role: Accounting Clerk (1996-2000)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
01-1995
Skills
Control testing and Validation
Financial Management
Humanitarian Logistics & Distribution tracking-reconciliation of global distribution for goods, cash and services
References
- Amelia, Sarmiento, Data and Analytics Manager 2, +63 97175005148, International Committee of Red Cross, Manila, Philippines
- Ave Mari January, Roa, Internal Control Officer Team Leader, +63 9956401486, International Committee of Red Cross, Manila, Philippines
Seminars and training attended
- Assertive Communication UDEMY - Sept. 2025
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) UDEMY - Sept. 2025
- Cyber Security Training -ICRC ilearn platform ICRC - Aug. 2025
- Process Flowchart & process (Beginners & Advance) UDEMY - Dec. 2024
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA part 1,2&3) UDEMY - Oct. 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt E2 Consulting Inc.- Oct. 2023
- Building and Effective System of Internal Controls IIA Philippines - Apr. 2023
- Review of Internal Controls and Walkthrough PICPA - Jul. 2021
- Transport, Import and Export operational Level ICRC - Jul. 2021
- Transportation and Distribution Mngt. Dela Salle Manila – Jul. 2018
- Tableau Desktop fundamentals Global Logistics Service – Aug. 2018
- Purchasing Management Dela Salle Manila – Jul. 2016
Certification
CCSA - Certification in Control Self-Assessment
Timeline
Internal Control Officer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Internal Control Reviewer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Logistics Senior Reporting Officer
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
01.2011 - 01.2020
Senior Finance and Admin Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer
Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
01.1996 - 01.2006