Flor Fortaleza

Flor Fortaleza, CPA Philippines -- OBJECTIVE Seeking to leverage my technical and professional expertise to grow in the role as an accountant. CORE COMPETENCIES Committed to professional and personal excellence. Proactive member, with proven ability to provide effective advisory service and assistance to clients and fellow professionals. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions. Proficient in Windows applications, such as Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes and Outlook. Experienced in setting up books of accounts. Experienced in mergers and de-mergers. Xero Certified Advisor (Australia) Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor (Australia) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION Passed the Philippine Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountant on May, 2005, Manila, Philippines. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, St. Paul’s Business School (Palo, Leyte, Philippines), Cum Laude October 2004 Obtained Civil Service Eligibility, July 2002. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Trinity Back Office Corporation (May 2014 – Present) Accountant/Office Manager Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and improve operations by monitoring staff performance; identifying and resolving problems; preparing and completing action plans; completing analyses; and managing system and process improvement. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Ensure accurate and timely reports. Monitor and manage cash position of the clients Ensure Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner Perform budget, forecasting and projecting activities Respond to inquiries from the management regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like. Accomplish HR objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; administering schedules; communication of job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing staff outputs; planning and reviewing compensations; enforcing policies and procedures. Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements. Home Wide LLC (February 2011 – September 2012) A member of Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group of Companies Finance Manager Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close. Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Manage cash position of the company Ensure Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner Perform budget, forecasting and projecting activities Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy Respond to inquiries from the higher management regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like Ensure clean and timely yearend audit Supervision to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met Development and implementation of new procedures to enhance workflow of the department Provide training to new and existing staff as needed Handle personnel issues within the department relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. Involved with workflow process improvements Ernst & Young, Dubai (December 2007 – December 2010) Engagement Auditor Assurance Services Sycip Gorres Velayo and Company (September 2005 – October 2007) A member practice of Ernst & Young Global Experienced Associate auditor – Assurance Services Duties and Responsibilities: Aid in providing high-quality service and deliverables under tight deadlines. Direct progress of fieldwork and regularly reports engagement status to superiors. Review audit work papers to ensure that work is complete, technically accurate, properly performed, adequately documented and conformed with audit methodology, with exceptions and differences appropriately addressed. Manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Develop and maintains strong client relationships. Respect and protects confidential client information. Identify areas for improvements and opportunities to expand services for current clients. Assist in training and development of junior auditors. Perform direct and timely performance feedback to subordinates. Act as a coach and mentor to subordinates. Oversee engagement execution from planning stage to the conclusion of the audit. Develop a working knowledge of engagement objectives as well as planned audit approach and the specific audit procedures to be performed. Conduct/Review studies and analysis of clients’ processes, systems, controls and procedures. Identify internal control deficiencies encountered during audit and recommends improvements thereto. Draft/Review financial statements and other reports that may be required for the engagement. Enforce and comply with all appropriate firm policies and procedures. Adhere with the profession’s code of conduct as well as with the firm’s General Professional Code of Conduct. As an external auditor, I have extensive exposure in performing audit of companies engaged in various industries such as: Construction SOX-compliant Semiconductor company Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and retail/trade Agricultural Hospitality Industry Financial Institution Service providers PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) - member REFERENCES Available upon request.