Paolo Pacaigue, CPA
Controller
Taguig
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven accounting professional with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in financial management, reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory audits. Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and well-versed in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial practices. Continuous professional development through specialized training in audit, accounting, and tax updates enhances the ability to deliver strategic financial insights and drive organizational success. Committed to leveraging expertise to effectively contribute to team objectives and improve overall financial performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
M-Commerce Corporation
02.2025 - Current
- Managed the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
- Oversee the procure to pay, billing and collection, and payroll processing.
- Ensure proper and timely reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers, and intercompany accounts.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns, including VAT, income tax, and other regulatory filings.
- Streamline accounting process and boost efficiency through ERP system migration.
- Ensure proper documentation of accounting processes and workflows through rollout of memorandums and policies.
- Be on the lookout for updates on tax and statutory matters and implement necessary adjustments.
- Conduct coaching sessions to the accounting and finance team to enhance efficiency and optimize processes.
Associate Director
HC Global Resource (Asia), Inc.
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversees client coordination and audit communication pertaining to monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting activities encompassing a wide range of hedge fund types including fund of funds, venture capital firms as well as private equity funding.
- Review analysis and reconciliation of investment portfolio transactions, dividends and interest, corporate actions, investor capital activity, and monthly financial Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
- Reviewed and analyzed clients' daily and monthly financial packages, covering income statements, balance sheets, capital statements, and investor ratios.
- Ensures timely billing and collections by closely monitoring the status of client deliverables.
- Coordinates fund assignment schedules, overtime needs, and the allocation of staff members based on their areas of expertise.
Head - Finance & Accounting
Casa Europa Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Leads and supervises end of period processes and supports analysis of business performance, budgets, and forecast.
- Handled day-to-day tasks pertaining to treasury operations, accounting, and comptrollership.
- Ensured that the company's financial and administrative functions were carried out within policy framework by monitoring expenses and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Collaborated with departmental heads to support their financial activities, provide guidance throughout the process, and interpret financial outcomes.
- Oversees efficient planning and tracking of company’s annual financial plan, with a special emphasis on revenue-related issues and pricing tactics.
- Ensured compliance with tax requirements and collaborated with external auditors to maintain accuracy.
Client Services Assistant Manager
IQ-EQ Philippines, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured all client deliverables were properly resourced through monitoring resource allocation within the workflow planner.
- Managed month end and quarterly activities in alignment with client and front office timeline.
- Conducted detailed reviews of calculations and working papers, ensuring accuracy for preparation of quarterly trial balance to financial statements.
- Subject matter expert on designated clients.
Senior Accountant
Fox International Channels Philippines Corp.
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed month-end closing activities in line with local and regional deadlines.
- Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet schedules.
- Delivered required reports to internal and regional management as per the specified timeframes.
- Supported Local Director of Finance in executing annual/quarterly budget planning and reforecast initiatives.
- Maintained diligent oversight of revenue and intercompany transactions, ensuring effective reconciliation with counterparts.
- Assisted management in reviewing financial and internal controls for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Handling all revenue recognition, billing, and affiliate client matters for the Affiliates and Distribution Team.
- Worked closely with external auditors in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
Accounting Supervisor
Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Reviewed, verified, and approved postings of financial transactions.
- Oversees fund management to support day-to-day business activities.
- Meets deadlines for filing and submitting all necessary statutory reports and returns.
- Consolidation of monthly financial highlights.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance of financial statements with auditing standards.
Record to Report - Senior Analyst
Coca-Cola Bottlers Business Services, Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed the timely preparation of monthly reports and schedules for period end financial closing activities to meet agreed timetables and stakeholder expectations.
- Ensures the timely achievement of service level agreements and performance targets.
- Reviewed balance sheet accounts for manufacturing and commercial units across multiple departments.
- Played an integral role in the team's operations by actively participating in tasks such as interim product costing, new product launches, promos, and managing client queries and incidents.
Audit Associate
Isla Lipana & Co. PWC Member Firm
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Contributed to diverse audit teams across industries such as entertainment & media, BPO's, trading and manufacturing, and small medium entities.
- Participated in review engagements and agreed-upon services for enhancing financial processes.
- Executed tasks on a variety of risk levels to maintain clarity regarding the nature, timing, and extent of performed procedures.
- Assisted in the development of audit plan, procedures, and time budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Sacred Heart College
04.2013
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Budget Development
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Project Management
- ERP System Migration
- Tax and Statutory Compliance
- AR and AR Management
- Account Reconciliation
- GAAP and IFRS
- Profitability improvement
Timeline
Controller
M-Commerce Corporation
02.2025 - Current
Associate Director
HC Global Resource (Asia), Inc.
03.2023 - 01.2025
Head - Finance & Accounting
Casa Europa Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
Client Services Assistant Manager
IQ-EQ Philippines, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Accountant
Fox International Channels Philippines Corp.
05.2018 - 04.2020
Accounting Supervisor
Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc
01.2017 - 10.2017
Record to Report - Senior Analyst
Coca-Cola Bottlers Business Services, Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2017
Audit Associate
Isla Lipana & Co. PWC Member Firm
01.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Sacred Heart College
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