KAREN MARIE CANONIGO - SASUMAN, CPA
Lapu-lapu City
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Finance Professional with 24+ years of experience in financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management. Proven ability to drive business growth, optimize financial performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong track record of leading high-performance teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
INTEGRATED FLOW SYSTEMS, LLC
Lapu-Lapu City
10.2010 - Current
Company Overview: owned by Ultra Clean Technology, US publicly listed
company
• Led financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved efficiency.
• Provided strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Optimized working capital and managed treasury functions.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and financial reporting accuracy.
• Developed and mentored a high-performing finance team.
FINANCE COMPTROLLER
CEED Group of Companies
Cebu City
08.2006 - 10.2010
Company Overview: Affiliate of Shemberg Marketing Corp./Dacay Group of Companies
• Developed and implemented robust internal control systems.
• Led financial and operational reviews to optimize performance.
• Supervised multiple finance divisions for operational excellence.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory and company policies.
REGIONAL FINANCE HEAD
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
Cebu City
07.2004 - 04.2006
• Managed financial reporting for Visayas and Mindanao regions.
• Supervised billing, credit, and treasury functions.
• Led a finance team and optimized cost controls.
• Contributed to revenue-generating strategies and budget planning.
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
07.2003 - 06.2004
• Prepared financial statements and reconciled accounts.
• Ensured compliance with accounting standards.
• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting for management decisions.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
05.2002 - 06.2003
• Conducted audits to assess internal controls and risk management.
• Analyzed financial data to improve company efficiency.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance financial practices.
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
INFORMATICS COMPUTER INSTITUTE
Cebu City
01.2001 - 05.2002
• Managed branch financial statements and cash flow.
• Developed internal control measures for financial integrity.
• Analyzed transactions and ensured compliance with regulations.
Education
CPA Review -
CPA Review School of The Philippines
Manila10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental05-2000
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Cost control
- Skilled in SAP
Scholarship
Academic Scholarship, Silliman University, 1998
Licensure Examination Taken
CPA Board Exam, October 2000, 81.14%
Seminars Trainings Attended
- Creating a Coaching at Scale Program, SkillSoft, 12/04/24
- Keeping Your Coachee Committed and Accountable, SkillSoft, 12/11/24
- Developing Your Critical Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility, SkillSoft, 05/31/24
- Expert Insights on Leading with Emotional Intelligence, SkillSoft, 08/14/23
- Navigating the Workplace with Emotional Intelligence, SkillSoft, 07/14/23
- Resolving Workplace Conflict, SkillSoft, 07/14/23
- Developing Emotional Intelligence, SkillSoft, 07/13/23
- Handling Team Conflict, SkillSoft, 07/13/23
- Confronting Workplace Conflict, SkillSoft, 06/23/23
- Blockchain Technology and the Accountancy Profession - Lesson 2, Accelera Inc., 01/22/22
- Blockchain Technology and the Accountancy Profession - Lesson 1, Accelera Inc., 01/12/22
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Professionals - Lesson 2, Accelera Inc., 01/10/22
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Professionals - Lesson 1, Accelera Inc., 01/07/22
- Conducting Facilitative Meetings (Lesson 2), Accelera Inc., 01/05/22
- Conducting Facilitative Meetings (Lesson 1), Accelera Inc., 01/04/22
- Unconscious Bias, Ultra Clean Technology, 06/16/21
- Data Security & Privacy, Ultra Clean Technology, 01/27/21
- Basic Presentation Skills, Delivering a Presentation, ThinkHR, 12/01/20
- Listening to Improve Conversation, ThinkHR, 12/01/20
- Solving Problems, Framing the Problem, ThinkHR, 10/28/20
- Telecommuting Basics: Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee, ThinkHR, 05/04/20
- Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely, ThinkHR, 09/23/19
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence, ThinkHR, 09/05/19
- Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives, ThinkHR, 09/04/19
- Basic Presentation Skills: Creating a Presentation, ThinkHR, 07/23/19
- Performance Appraisal Essentials: 360-degree Appraisals, ThinkHR, 05/19/19
- Performance Appraisal Essentials: Planning for Appraisals, ThinkHR, 05/19/19
- Preventing Harassment in the Global Workplace – Manager Edition, ThinkHR, 05/28/18
- Strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., 11/09/17
- 2017 Asia Leadership Program, Influence Solutions, 09/21/17, Bali, Indonesia
Timeline
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
INTEGRATED FLOW SYSTEMS, LLC
10.2010 - Current
FINANCE COMPTROLLER
CEED Group of Companies
08.2006 - 10.2010
REGIONAL FINANCE HEAD
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
07.2004 - 04.2006
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
07.2003 - 06.2004
INTERNAL AUDITOR
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN & MISTER DONUT
05.2002 - 06.2003
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
INFORMATICS COMPUTER INSTITUTE
01.2001 - 05.2002
CPA Review -
CPA Review School of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Silliman University
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