Fernando R. Arazo Jr.

• Manage end-to-end treasury operations, including funding execution, disbursement processing, liquidity planning, and cash flow forecasting. Oversee short-term investment placements and maintain banking relationships to ensure optimal fund utilization. Lead the implementation, and enhancement of treasury processes, cash management solutions, and electronic banking platforms to strengthen internal controls, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency.

• Served as a Part-Time Faculty member at University of Santo Tomas, delivering course instruction and academic support while contributing industry insights to enhance students' practical understanding and professional readiness.

• Supported company objectives by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cash and financial processes. Developed and executed comprehensive audit plans to enhance controls over cash handling, liquidity management, and fund movements across all business units, mitigating risk and strengthening operational reliability.

Managed pre-audit processes, financial report reviews, and regular audits. Performed DSAT ( Jaguar Land Rover) and CI audit (BMW Group) to enforce manufacturer standards, and led ISO 9001:2015 QMS audits, earning recognition as Audit Champion for Jaguar Land Rover for driving audit excellence across dealership operations. Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.

• Conducted financial, operational, and compliance audits to enhance cash controls, safeguard assets, and strengthen overall financial governance. Participated in management meetings to develop, evaluate, and ensure adherence to institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Facilitated multi-branch audits across the Philippines and Hong Kong focusing on cash handling and collection controls. Responsibilities included reconciling collections with bank deposits, validating fee applications, reviewing payroll disbursements, certifying graduating students, and performing fixed asset inventories to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.