MARIA THERESA C. ABAYGAR
City Of Santa Rosa
Summary
- Corporate governance professional with extensive experience in managing board activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Proficient in legal documentation, scheduling and coordinating meetings, minute-taking, and supporting executive teams.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Secretary
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Ensuring the board has the proper advice and resources to carry out fiduciary duties accurately
- Recording minutes of the board’s actions
- Making sure meetings are appropriately documented
Compliance Officer/Risk Officer
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
02.2003 - 01.2025
- Advising the board of directors and senior management on relevant laws, rules and standards, including keeping them informed on developments in the area;
- Apprising Bank personnel on compliance issues
- Establishing written guidance to staff on the appropriate implementation of laws, rules and standards through policies and procedures
- Identifying, documenting and assessing the compliance risks associated with the Bank's business activities;
- Assessing the appropriateness of the Bank's compliance procedures and guidelines, promptly following up any identified deficiencies, and where necessary, formulating proposals for amendments;
- Monitoring and testing compliance by performing sufficient and representative compliance testing;
- Maintaining a constructive working relationship with the Bangko Sentral and other regulators. Serves as the central point of contact.
Internal Auditor
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
02.2002 - 12.2011
- Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with regulators
- Identify the financial risk of the organization and offer recommendations to reduce risk.
- Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved
- Determine ways to cut costs and improve profitability
- Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement
- Present findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations and make necessary recommendation
Financial Analyst
Philippine National Bank
04.1996 - 12.2001
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
Administrative Assistant
Philippine National Bank
04.1995 - 03.1996
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Secretary/Administrative Assistant
PhilCare Health Systems, Inc.
08.1993 - 03.1995
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Philippine Christian University
Taft Avenue, Manila05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Phil. Normal University
Taft Avenue, Manila04-1993
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Educational Institution
City Of Santa Rosa, Laguna04-1993
Skills
- Compliance monitoring and Policy compliance
- Internal audits and Audit Planning
- Oral and written communications
- Computer skills
- Office administration and organization
- Financial and operational reporting
- Scheduling appointments and Minutes preparation
Timeline
Corporate Secretary
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2025
Compliance Officer/Risk Officer
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
02.2003 - 01.2025
Internal Auditor
Laguna Prestige Banking Corporation
02.2002 - 12.2011
Financial Analyst
Philippine National Bank
04.1996 - 12.2001
Administrative Assistant
Philippine National Bank
04.1995 - 03.1996
Secretary/Administrative Assistant
PhilCare Health Systems, Inc.
08.1993 - 03.1995
MBA - Business Administration
Philippine Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Phil. Normal University
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Educational Institution
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