PRESCILLA O. GABOT, CPA
Makati City
Summary
Finance professional prepared to drive results through analytical expertise and strategic planning. Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong collaborator known for adaptability and reliability, with focus on achieving team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Associate Manager – Accounts Payable
Manila Water Company, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Support Data Steward for the ongoing S4 Hana migration
- AP Mailbox: timely and correct handling of queries and requests through AP Mailbox
- Constantly coordinate and communicate with Treasury any rush RFPs that need immediate endorsement and settlement
- Timely and correct handling of endorsement of regular payment proposals to Treasury (PHP and other currencies)
- Conduct periodic and timely cascades/learning sessions to users (at least 1 per quarter)
- Ensures correctness and completeness of Requests for Payment (RFPs) prior to posting in SAP
- Coordinates with the proponent/requester of the RFP any noted findings for immediate attention and resolution
- Assists in the walkthrough discussion with external auditors of the current AP processes
- Assists in providing RFP documents as required by the external auditors during the interim and year-end audit
- Discusses with the immediate Line Manager and Department Head material issues that could have any effect with the current process
- Rolls out RFP processing guidelines to assigned Cost Groups
- Rolls out Spend processing guidelines to assigned Cost Groups
- Performs other related functions inherent in team operation, acts as corporate resource and performs other tasks assigned by higher management
Business Area Controller
Manila Water Company, Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured complete, timely and accurate take-up of budget/reforecast expenses and operating KPIs of assigned Cost Groups
- Analyzes expense movement vis-à-vis operating drivers
- Evaluates completeness of group expenses and correct take-up of accrual items
- Challenges alignment of expense items vs. business need/contract rates
- Provides complete, timely, and accurate inputs (financial and operating data) to Cost Controllership and C&A Group Reports
- Timely and accurate preparation (financial and operating data) of the Executive Summary Reports for assigned Cost Groups
- Provides insights and variance analysis covering the results operations of assigned Cost Groups
- Reviews and Endorses RFPs, JVs according to tax, accounting, governance, and regulatory standards for approval of the Cost Controllership Section Head
- Contributed to team deliverables related to group management initiatives
- Performed other related functions inherent in team operation, acts as corporate resource and performs other tasks assigned by higher management
Finance Manager (P&A Secondee: Senior Accounting Specialist)
Ayala Property Management Corporation (Residential Business Group – Ayala Land Premier Brand)
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Prepared financial reports, balance sheets and income statements of 3 organizations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Ensured compliance with local and national tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines (BIR, SEC, DHSUD).
- Ensured tax compliance, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges (VAT, EWT, ITR).
- Supported audit preparation, maintaining organized records for easy access during external reviews.
- Analyzed variances between actuals vs budget/forecast figures, providing insights into business performance drivers for senior management review.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Optimized budget planning by providing accurate revenue forecasts and analyzing expense trends.
- Prepared and generated monthly/annual billing statements that are released to residents/lot owners
- Conducted finance audit of the property (proper filing of documents, familiarity of the admin staff of the collection efforts and general finance process)
- Prepared documents in compliance with the reportorial requirements of government agencies (BIR, SEC, DHSUD)
Accounting Associate
VCJuan Accounting Firm
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month (at least 5 clients)
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
- Ensured adherence to GAAP standards by maintaining proper documentation supporting all financial transactions recorded in the general ledger.
- Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.
- Built effective working relationships with client personnel and meet time constraints and client deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by accurately preparing and filing tax documents (VAT, EWT, ITR).
- Demonstrated competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards.
- Identified issues/problems in the client’s accounting system and addressed them by recommending options and best practices in terms of accounting policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Saint Louis University
Baguio City05.2016
Skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Cash flow management
- Stakeholder communication
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting
- Financial forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Audit preparation
- Tax preparation/compliance
- Accounts payable management
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Finance Associate Manager – Accounts Payable
Manila Water Company, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Business Area Controller
Manila Water Company, Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2023
Finance Manager (P&A Secondee: Senior Accounting Specialist)
Ayala Property Management Corporation (Residential Business Group – Ayala Land Premier Brand)
03.2019 - 11.2022
Accounting Associate
VCJuan Accounting Firm
11.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Saint Louis University
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