Excel
Zarex Mesa
Assistant Finance Manager
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Summary
Proactive Finance Manager with strong background in financial statement review, auditing, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous business improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Atlantic, Gulf And Pacific Company Of Manila, Inc.
2023.04 - Current
- Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with external auditors.
- Experienced professional specializing in the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities across Asia.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
- Delivered regular financial presentations to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Assisted in mergers and acquisitions activities by providing necessary information during due diligence procedures.
- Assisted in creating comprehensive financial models to guide decision-making processes and drive business growth.
Senior Finance Analyst
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation
2020.12 - 2023.04
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by rigorously reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
- Communicated with other members of the team and the rest of the organization monthly reports and schedules. Discussed relevant issues and recommendations for improvement and/or correction.
- Communicated any violations in internal controls policies and procedures. Assisted finance head in formulating preventive and detective controls for any noncompliance observed.
- Provided expert guidance during the annual budget process, facilitating alignment between company objectives and resource allocation decisions.
- Performed assessment of accounts and processes during migration process from SAP ECC to SAP Hana.
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Philippines
2019.07 - 2020.10
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring accurate application of accounting standards during audits.
- Coordinated resources effectively to ensure smooth execution of the audit plan while minimizing disruption to client operations.
- Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive financial statement reviews, identifying inaccuracies and areas for improvement.
- Supervised and guided team members during audit to safeguard accuracy.
- Advised clients of current trends and emerging conflicts and presented solutions that enhanced client business goals.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
Audit Associate
KPMG Philippines
2017.08 - 2019.07
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful audits.
- Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit- related problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified various risks and errors in accounts to propose corrective action to client management.
- Performed extensive assessments of Financial Statements, including balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Sta. Mesa, Metro Manila 2001.04 -
Skills
Accomplishments
- Implemented a streamlined reporting process, ensuring the timely submission of financial reports to management, resulting in a 100% on-time delivery rate for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Identified and resolved bottlenecks in the reporting workflow, leading to a 30% reduction in report preparation time while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
Software
Word
Power point
SAP
Oracle
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Atlantic, Gulf And Pacific Company Of Manila, Inc.
2023.04 - Current
Senior Finance Analyst
Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation
2020.12 - 2023.04
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Philippines
2019.07 - 2020.10
Audit Associate
KPMG Philippines
2017.08 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
2001.04 -
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