Michael Lalim
Sr. FP&A
Paracale,CAN
Summary
To further develop my professional expertise by actively contributing to the delivery of accurate, efficient, and client-focused financial services.
Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Accountant
First Oceanic Property Management
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured faithful representation of financial statements by reviewing accounting entries and reconciliations, resolving recording discrepancies, and addressing system-related issues promptly.
- Prepared and delivered detailed variance reports to site teams to highlight operational issues, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved budget utilization.
- Provided end-to-end support for site operations, particularly in billing, collection, and disbursement processes handled by accounting officers.
- Verified completeness and accuracy of supporting documents for all disbursements and collections to maintain strong internal controls and compliance.
- Assisted both internal and external auditors by preparing required schedules, including Audited Financial Statements, Annual Income Tax Returns, and thorough reviews of BIR forms, Alphalist, and withholding tax reconciliations.
- Coordinated with Property Managers, Accounts Directors, and the Board of Directors in presenting comparative financial analyses and discussing key variances.
- Guided Accounting Associates by explaining the full process of financial statement preparation, bank reconciliation, and compliance with financial policies to strengthen team capability and consistency.
Cost and Performance Analyst
First Oceanic Property Management
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of bookkeeping practices and reportorial requirements to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Supported Area Accountants in implementing financial policies and procedures, resolving site-related concerns, and strengthening operational controls.
- Monitored policy adherence and assessed operational efficiency through detailed performance indicators tailored to site activities.
- Calibrated budgets and forecasts, performed variance analyses, and identified key cost drivers affecting material accounts.
- Prepared quarterly consolidated financial and performance reports for internal management review and decision-making.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations, collection performance, and AP/AR transactions, and examined accounting books submitted by assigned sites.
- Gained hands-on experience in preparing financial statements, filing tax forms and payments via eFPS/eBIR, printing checks, and organizing expenditure documentation; coordinated with Property Managers and Building Engineers to validate expenses against approved budgets.
- Provided essential data and insights to the Group Head to identify operational improvement areas, recommend action plans, and support financial and non-financial audits across site operations for informed managerial decisions.
Accounting Intern
ExcelCIA Knowledge Institute
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Scope of work:
- Accounting Policies and Procedures
- Internal Controls
- Risk and Fraud Mitigation
- Audit
- Tax Compliance
- 200 hrs
Accounting Intern
Strago Consulting & Geronimo Law Firm
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence reviews to ensure clients’ full compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax and statutory obligations.
- Prepared detailed Statements of Account (SOA) for professional services, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission to clients.
- Performed in-depth research on the latest BIR regulatory and tax issuances, summarizing key updates and assessing their impact on client operations.
- Provided clear and well-supported tax advice to clients, addressing compliance issues, tax planning opportunities, and regulatory inquiries.
- Assisted the Managing Partner in various professional engagements, including client coordination, preparation of technical documents, and support for strategic decision-making.
- 200 hrs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
Daet, CN01.2022
Accountancy, Business and Management
MABINI COLLEGES
Daet, CN01.2018
Skills
Computer Skills MS Excel, MS PPT, MS Access, MS Publisher, OneNote, ACL, Quickbooks
Hard Skills Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Business Law
Soft Skills Integrity, Good Time Management, Team Player, Disciplined, Accountable, Analytical, and Punctual
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
Audit support
Generally accepted accounting principles
Tax preparation
Internal controls implementation
Cost accounting
Consolidation accounting
Certification
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Professional Regulation Commission May 2023
Timeline
Senior Accountant
First Oceanic Property Management
03.2025 - Current
Cost and Performance Analyst
First Oceanic Property Management
07.2023 - 02.2025
Accounting Intern
ExcelCIA Knowledge Institute
02.2022 - 03.2022
Accounting Intern
Strago Consulting & Geronimo Law Firm
01.2022 - 02.2022
Accountancy, Business and Management
MABINI COLLEGES
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE