CLARIZZA RIVERA DE GUZMAN, CPA
BS Accountancy, Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP),
Quezon City-
#251 Louis IV Building, Sto. Rosario St., Brgy. Plainview,
Mandaluyong City, 1550-(-
OBJECTIVE
To strengthen my career in financial, management and administration where I can demonstrate
the career outcomes of the Certified Public Accountant profession in field of accounting, audit,
both financial and compliance, internal control and financial reporting whilst strengthening my
knowledge of the law acquired in my current law studies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
State Auditing Examiner II
Commission on Audit, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
September 2018 to Present
Financial audit of all accounts: assets, liabilities and equity;
Contract and auditorial review of various government transactions;
Preparation of Annual Audit Reports, Audit Observation Memorandum, Financial
and Compliance Manuals;
Preparation of correspondence on intra and inter government transactions relative
to audit matters;
Compliance audit on implementation of government projects;
Compliance audit of Public-Private Partnership Project;
Compliance on audit of World Bank/International Projects;
Review of Internal Control Systems: Cash Management, Property/Asset
Management and Document Management;
Compliance audit on budget utilization;
Attend project inspections, inventory and property counts;
Support, coordinate and advise Management as to financial and compliance audit
areas to ensure compliance for various rules and regulations, completeness and
accuracy of reports;
Delegate job responsibilities and monitor task accomplished by staffs;
Facilitate and conduct training on cash management; and
Regularly attend, facilitate and present audit findings to Management.
Audit Associate
Villaruz, Villaruz and Co., CPAs
Ortigas Ave., Quezon City
November 2018 to September 2018
Handled two clients with assumed responsibility of full accounting: preparation of
disbursement vouchers and checks, book of accounts, filing and payment of
annual business permits and financial statements;
Audited five clients under manufacturing, advertisement and service industry:
preparation of audit working papers, proposed adjusting entries, audited financial
statements, filing of audited financial statement to BIR;
Performed overall tax compliance with tax consultancy of one large tax payer client
(Telecommunication Company);
Payroll Accounting: preparation of payroll and tax reports on withholding tax
compliance;
Internal Audit Engagement (Car Manufacturing Company); and
Special Audit of Non-Profit Organization (Social Development Foundation).
Part-Time Accounting and Audit Staff
JDSJ Accounting and Auditing Services
San Roque, Antipolo City
November 2015-April 2016
Preparation of Financial Statements;
Preparation of Daily Disbursement Reports;
Filing of tax reports; and
Renewal of book of accounts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE
Having to work in public practice and government service specialized in financial and compliance
audit and accounting, with goals oriented towards excellence and professionalism, I have
acquired and demonstrate the following acquired outcomes (knowledge, skills and attitudes),
necessary to the practice of my profession:
Professional competence;
Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
Communication skills;
Social and ethical responsibility;
Productivity;
Interpersonal skills; and
Advanced Technical skills on the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint.
Furthermore, I was able to adapt the following core values:
Patriotism;
Excellence;
Integrity;
Professionalism;
Courtesy, Modesty and Humility;
Reverence for Truth and the Rule of Law
EDUCATIONAL AND NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam Passer – October 2017
Graduated Cum Laude in Technological Institute of the Philippines ( April 2017 – Batch
2017)
Graduated Class Valedictorian in Antipolo Mindfield Academy (March 2012 – Batch
2012)
Consistent scholar of TIP – QC under Valedictorian Scholarship (June 2012 to April
2017)
Consistent scholar of CHED under Tulong Dunong Program
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Juris Doctor Program
Jose Rizal University - Law School
(August 2021 - current)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Cum Laude
Technological Institute of the Philippines - QC
(2012 to 2017)
Antipolo Mindfield Academy, Valedictorian
Antipolo City
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SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
NLRC Rules of Procedures and Latest Jurisprudence
November 14, 2021
School of Professional Legal Studies
Webinar on Audit Sampling
November 17 to 19, 2021
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Webinar on Compliance Audit
September 1 to 3, 2021
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Justice in the Philippines: Problem and Prospects with Atty. Chel Diokno
August 26, 2021
Phinma Education / Diokno Foundation
Online Training on Agency Records Custodial Information System (ARCIS)
November 27, 2020
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Gender and Development Planning, Budgeting and Auditing
November 20-22, 2019
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Enhanced Electronic New Government Accounting System and Electronic Budget
System for National Government
November 11-15, 2019
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Law on Procurement (RA 9184) and Philippine Bidding Documents
June 24-26, 2019
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Audit of Government Expenditures
June 10-14, 2019
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
Seminar on Accounting Issues and Concerns
December 4, 2018
Department of Public Works and Highways, Manila
Orientation Seminar for COA New Hires
November 6-8, 2018
Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Quezon City
REFERENCES
Mariel Villarante
Financial Reporting Lead, Globe Fintech Innovations Inc-
Ronna Mae E. Ferrer
Audit Team Member, Commission on Audit (COA-
John Mark Auza
Trade, Services and Industry Staff, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA-