Jansen G. Jaicten

Engagement Management

- Led and executed 10+ end-to-end external audit engagements for clients across the Philippines and Europe (via GT Outsourcing).ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.
- Developed and implemented risk-based audit strategies tailored to complex client environments, ensuring alignment with IFRS, PFRS, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Planned and managed engagement budgets and timelines, achieving 100% on-time delivery while adhering to allocated resources and deadlines.
- Coordinated audit activities with cross-functional client teams and finance departments to ensure complete and timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documents prior to fieldwork.
- Performed detailed substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control assessments on high-risk areas including revenue, inventory, and financial instruments.
- Reviewed draft and final financial statements, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with firm methodology and international reporting frameworks.
- Demonstrated agility in managing multiple concurrent audit projects, consistently delivering within compressed timelines and high-pressure environments.

People Management

- Supervised and coached more than 10 audit associates, assigning audit areas based on staff capability and complexity of procedures.
- Delivered continuous on-the-job training, technical guidance, and timely coaching to enhance staff performance and accuracy.
- Conducted formal and informal performance reviews, contributing to junior staff development, engagement morale, and retention.
- Actively participated in interim and year-end evaluations, helping identify skill gaps, training needs, and succession planning opportunities within the team.

Treasury and Cash Flow Management

- Oversaw daily treasury operations for clients in Singapore and Malaysia, managing fund allocation, urgent payments, and cash positioning using SAP and multiple banking platforms.
- Prepared weekly cash flow forecasts and facilitated intercompany fund transfers, ensuring timely and accurate liquidity management.
- Performed cash clearing and monitored unapplied payments across Procure-to-Pay (PTP) and Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycles, enhancing visibility of incoming and outgoing cash.
- Reconciled bank statements with SAP balances, addressing discrepancies to maintain cash integrity.
- Responded to bank queries, returned payments, and ad hoc treasury requests from business units, ensuring smooth financial operations.

Period-end Close and Reporting

- Led monthly and quarterly period-end closing and financial consolidation activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
- Posted over 500 journal entries per closing cycle, supporting timely and accurate general ledger maintenance.
- Reconciled 20+ balance sheet accounts, investigating and correcting variances to maintain accuracy and audit readiness.
- Performed financial analysis and prepared management reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
- Developed and implemented a Macro-enabled batch journal posting tool, reducing manual effort and improving closing efficiency by 20%.
- Facilitated monthly client meetings to present closing status, resolve outstanding issues, and deliver financial insights.

Engagement Management

- Conducted substantive audit procedures on key financial statement areas, verifying accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Identified and proposed adjusting journal entries to correct misstatements and improve financial reporting accuracy.
- Recommended actionable solutions for audit findings, contributing to process improvements and internal control awareness.
- Prepared detailed audit working papers and documentation in CaseWare, ensuring consistency with firm methodology and audit trails.
- Assisted in drafting Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and other client deliverables, supporting timely and accurate engagement completion.