Mark Lizer P. Lagrada
Summary
General Ledger Team Lead with over 7 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end close. Proven in leading teams, driving balance sheet clean-ups, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and group reporting standards. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Ledger Team Lead
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Led and supervised the General Ledger team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
- Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and key financial adjustments.
- Managed month-end closing activities, including depreciation, amortization, and payroll entries.
- Conducted financial analysis and explained variances to management for informed decision-making.
- Oversaw local, statutory, and group audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Drove process and system improvement initiatives, including UAT and data clean-up.
- Defined and monitored KPIs to track team performance, productivity, and quality.
Senior General Ledger Accountant
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Acted as the subject matter expert and point person for the General Ledger process.
- Reviewed key GL deliverables, including balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Collected data and prepared root cause analyses for process issues and variances.
- Assisted in the preparation and analysis of team KPIs, providing insights to management.
- Trained and mentored junior accountants to enhance team capability and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and support business goals.
General Ledger Accountant
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed bank reconciliations, month-end closing, and journal entry preparation.
- Conducted flux analysis on income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Posted and reconciled intercompany transactions and managed fixed asset accounting.
- Supported both local and group audits and ensured data integrity in NetSuite.
General Accountant / Project Accountant
FRASEC VENTURES CORPORATION
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared project-based income statements and journal entries for accruals, amortization, and depreciation.
- Managed receivables and payables, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Prepared financial analyses comparing budgeted vs. actual results to support management decisions.
Budget Officer / Cost Control
FRASEC VENTURES CORPORATION
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored budget utilization and prepared supplemental budgets when necessary.
- Analyzed revenue and cost variances for project performance evaluation.
Accounts Payable Clerk/ Billing Clerk
VISMIN ADVENT TRADERS
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained up-to-date records of accounts payable ledger, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
- Reconciled supplier statements monthly, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -Management Accounting
University of Cebu-Main Campus
Skills
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- SAP
- MS Office
- Audit Coordination
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Intercompany Accounting
- Process Improvements
- System Improvements
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Communication
- General Ledger Management
- Reconciliation
References
- Mr. Mac Jancel Bataluna, Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines, Inc., Finance Operation Manager, 09150125997
- Mr. Prolen Priesten Barbadillo, Workplace Safety Screenings, Financial Director, 09157710218
Timeline
General Ledger Team Lead
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
10.2024 - 02.2026
Senior General Ledger Accountant
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
04.2024 - 09.2024
General Ledger Accountant
QIMA PHILIPPINES INC.
05.2022 - 03.2024
General Accountant / Project Accountant
FRASEC VENTURES CORPORATION
03.2019 - 03.2022
Budget Officer / Cost Control
FRASEC VENTURES CORPORATION
03.2019 - 03.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk/ Billing Clerk
VISMIN ADVENT TRADERS
05.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -Management Accounting
University of Cebu-Main Campus