Mary Paola Ignacio

MARY PAOLA IGNACIO Skilled, highly analytical professional with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant board passer with a demonstrated history of working in FMCG industry. Analytical, organized and detail-oriented accountant with expertise and experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Accounting, Asset Controls, Internal Audit, SAP and Microsoft Excel. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality and a track record of delivering the highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges, propel business growth. PERSONAL Name Mary Paola Ignacio Address #62 Sitio Mauli San Pablo 2nd 2005 Lubao Phone number - Email- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant ‑ May 2010 Xero Advisor Certified ‑ Jan 2025 WORK EXPERIENCE Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 Commercial Finance Analyst Froneri Philippines, Inc., Pulilan, Bulacan ‑ Conduct Trade Spend Assessments, including pre and post evaluations to maximize effectiveness. ‑ Perform month‑end closing activities and journal entries for Trade Spend, including monitoring against budget forecasts. ‑ Validate and allocate costs accurately across customers and brands, ensuring compliance with internal financial policies. ‑ Analyze overrider performance by comparing actual spending to budgeted amounts and previous year results, providing insights to stakeholders. ‑ Prepare comprehensive reports on sales performance by distributor, customer, channel, and category for weekly and monthly review by the Leadership Team. Apr 2018 - Sep 2021 Commercial Asset and Control Specialist Coca-Cola Beverages Phil. Inc, City of San Fernando, Pampanga ‑ Conduct monthly updates of asset verification and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy. ‑ Oversee quarterly asset reviews and monthly idle asset assessments to identify optimization opportunities. ‑ Manage the processing of asset creation, editing details, and retirements. ‑ Prepare asset‑related accruals and operating expense reports for financial transparency. ‑ Contribute to process analysis and improvements, providing insights for operational enhancements. Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 Finance Analyst Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, City of San Fernando, Pampanga ‑ Prepare, review, and distribute monthly financial reports, presenting findings to support management decision‑making. ‑ Analyze sales data through volume, price, and mix comparisons against budget and forecast. ‑ Monitor and track expenses and revenues against budget and forecast, identifying and analyzing fluctuations. ‑ Evaluate profit margins and cost efficiency across various areas of the organization. ‑ Compile and summarize data for management, preparing reports and presentations to highlight trends and make actionable recommendations. Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 Inventory Analyst Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. ‑ Perform inventory analysis to prevent low stock and overstock situations. ‑ Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and develop actionable resolutions. ‑ Implement process improvements aimed at achieving company inventory goals and reducing slow‑moving inventory. ‑ Generate and maintain monthly inventory reports, ensuring accuracy and timely updates on inventory levels. ‑ Conduct cycle counts and periodic reconciliation to ensure data integrity and compliance with company policies. ‑ Prepares month end accrual entries and reports related to inventory. Jul 2010 - Aug 2012 Internal Auditor ALC Group of companies, Pasig City ‑ Conduct audits of petty cash replenishments, claims, and branch transactions. ‑ Review and examine company records based on scheduled assessments or management instructions. ‑ Validate bank transactions and perform bank reconciliation in accordance with established protocols. ‑ Execute physical inventory audits of company assets as required. ‑ Prepare and submit timely audit reports, ensuring adherence to deadlines.‑ Conduct audits of petty cash replenishments, claims, and branch transactions. ‑ Review and examine company records based on scheduled assessments or management instructions. ‑ Validate bank transactions and perform bank reconciliation in accordance with established protocols. ‑ Execute physical inventory audits of company assets as required. Dec 2009 - Feb 2010 Accounting Staff Sony, Taguig City ‑ Perform day‑to‑day processing of accounts payable transactions. ‑ Review invoices for payment and accurately enter them into the accounting system. ‑ Process check requests and prepare accounts payable checks, wire transfers, and other payments. ‑ Reconcile payments and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. ‑ Monitor accounts to ensure all payments are up to date and produce monthly accounts payable status reports to assist in month‑end closing. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Jun 2004 - Apr 2009 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy University of the Assumption, City of San Fernando, Pampanga SKILLS Microsoft Office e.g. Excel, Power Point, Word Internal Control Accounting system SAP, Cognos and JDE Financial Reporting and Analysis Budgetting Forecasting and Financial Planning Balance Sheet reconciliations Commercial Finance Reporting JDE Interpersonal and Communication Skills Power BI REFERENCES References available on request.