Micah D. Abulencia
Consultant
Las Pinas City
Summary
Internal Auditor | MBA Candidate
I have a decade of internal audit experience generally focused on operational and compliance audits.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
RGP Manila
Makati
12.2021 - Current
- Conduct assessments of access management compliance across various departments to ensure alignment with the company's internal controls in accordance to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) provisions.
- Execute access mapping and raise access requests for the system's training and production environment
- Prepare SOX Documentations such as the Document Control Matrix (DCM) and Handoff, Interface Inventory List, System Inventory List and Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform Due Diligence and Periodic Access Reviews
- Define role sets for accounting systems
- Provide support to the Technology Core Team Lead of of
Global Services Compliance team in the following areas:
- Technology Process Walkthrough
- Due Diligence Results
- Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Documentations
- Systems Development Life Cycle Compliance Documentations - Supported the establishment of the Mitigating Controls Library for S4 systems
Internal Audit Supervisor
Filinvest Alabang Inc. (subsidiary Of Filinvest Group)
Alabang, Muntinlupa
06.2013 - 11.2021
- Develop risk-based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature, and timing of audit activities.
- Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
- Conduct internal control evaluation and risk assessment to identify loopholes and areas requiring management intervention to prevent frauds, embezzlements, misappropriations, misuse and wastage and ensuring that objectives of the organization are achieved economically, efficiently and effectively.
- Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
- Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
- Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan, stating audit findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line and staff managers and report significant issues to management.
- Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
- Prepare special reports when asked for by the management on various aspects of financial management, including asset management and security.
- Conduct any other related task that may be assigned by the management.
- Provide assistance to Audit Head and Assistant Manager in Internal Audit engagement and activities.
- Supervise Internal Audit staff performance whil e conducting audits.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines 01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Internal Audit
Far Eastern University
06.2009 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Las Pinas North National High School
Las Pinas 06.2006 - 04.2009
Elementary -
Daniel Fajardo Elementary School
Las Pinas 06.1999 - 04.2006
Skills
Proficient in applying internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques in performing engagements
Knowledge to identify the indicators of fraud, key information technology risks and controls and available technology-based audit techniques
An understanding of management principles to recognize and evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from good business practices
Skills in dealing with people, understanding human relations, and maintaining satisfactory relationships with engagement clients
Skills in oral and written communications to clearly and effectively convey such matters as engagement objectives, evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledgeable in Enterprise Resource Planning Applications such as SAP
Access Management
Project Management
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor Examinations
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors - Philippines
Membership ID No: 1734110
Additional Information
- Recipient, St. La Salle Financial Assistance Grant for Graduate Students | De La Salle University Manila (2020 - 2023)
- Recipient, SM Foundation Inc. Scholar | Far Eastern University Manila (2009 - 2013)
Accomplishments
Passer | Certified Internal Auditors Examinations Parts One and Two
Timeline
Consultant
RGP Manila
12.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
De La Salle University
01.2020 - Current
Part Two Passer
05-2015
Part One Passer
02-2015
Internal Audit Supervisor
Filinvest Alabang Inc. (subsidiary Of Filinvest Group)
06.2013 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Internal Audit
Far Eastern University
06.2009 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Las Pinas North National High School
06.2006 - 04.2009
Elementary -
Daniel Fajardo Elementary School
06.1999 - 04.2006