Experienced with internal auditing and team leadership. Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify and address compliance issues effectively. Track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Infinit-O Philippines, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
Acting Internal Audit Manager
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Managed office operations and oversaw internal audits, presented findings and recommendations to Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board, and signed all Internal Audit Reports and departmental outgoing reports;
Reviewed and presented the annual audit plan and budget, ensured leadership maintains the unit's independence and objectivity, and reported to the Board or Audit Committee on internal mandate performance while ensuring compliance with internal auditing standards and ethic codes;
Developed audit plans based on risk assessment, assessed and developed internal audit staff skills, and provided management advisory services while responding to the Audit Committee requests;
Assisted BSP examiners and external auditors during field work, served as secretary for the Audit and Compliance Committee, and prepared audit reports for the Committee;
Evaluated staff performance and actively participated in the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) and Board of Trustees elections
Internal Audit Supervisor
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
12.2020 - 03.2023
Conducted financial, operational, and compliance audits to identify deficiencies and areas for improvements;
Documented audit findings and prepared comprehensive reports subject for review and finalization of the Internal Audit Manager;
Collaborated with various departments to develop and implement corrective action plans;
Monitored the progress and completion of corrective actions to ensure compliance and effectiveness;
Stayed up-to-date with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks;
Mentored and supervised junior auditors, provided guidance and support as needed
Bookkeeper
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2020
Recorded daily accounting entries of the Branch transactions;
Prepared daily financial statements of the Branch;
Prepared semi-monthly payroll of the Branch personnel;
Prepared initially by inputting the data needed in the semestral and annual Program, Performance, Review and Assessment (PPRA), and Operating Program and Budget (OPB), respectively;
Prepared monthly bank reconciliation;
Reconciled other accounts as needed;
Maintained monthly schedule of accounts such as Depreciation, Accruals, Prepaid Expenses, and others;
Maintained the chart of accounts by updating it
Compliance Office Staff
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
02.2012 - 05.2019
Prepared, reviewed, and submitted timely regulatory reports (i.e., Covered Transactions Report or CTR, Suspicious Transactions Report or STR), and other reports as may be required;
Performed compliance testing on Membership, TORI, and AML transactions;
Drafted guidelines and conducted a regular orientation to all personnel of the Association on the appropriate implementation of laws, rules, and regulations, and standards through policies and procedures, and other related documents;
Prepared initially the annual compliance program, compliance manual, and compliance charter;
Reviewed and interpreted various circulars, advisories and other related information related to the regulatory compliance of the Association such as the BSP, BIR, SEC, NPC, and CIC;
Assisted in internal and external audits/examinations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management & Accountancy
Divine Word College of Legazpi
Legazpi, Province Of Albay, Philippines
04-2007
Skills
Internal Auditing
Compliance with Regulations
Bookkeeping
General Accounting
Accounting System (QBO, Netsuite)
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Infinit-O Philippines, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Acting Internal Audit Manager
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Internal Audit Supervisor
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
12.2020 - 03.2023
Bookkeeper
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2020
Compliance Office Staff
Philippine Navy Savings and Loan Association, Inc.
02.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management & Accountancy
Divine Word College of Legazpi
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