Rechie Illorin

Rechie Illorin Bachelor of Science in Commerce-Accounting Major (B.S.C)-Mobile Phone: - = LDS= Project Admin and Planning – 7 years of Experience Project Finance/Accountant - 15 years of Experience Project Management/Planning - Line of responsibilities includes but is not limited to administration and strong operational and professional skills in project management and methodologies, strategic planning, project rollout, implementation, integration, acceptance, project control, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Accounting experiences - Payroll, bookkeeping, inventory control, budget preparation, A/R, A/P and bank reconciliation. Also working with various reconciliation activities, i.e. Intercompany Accounts, and General Ledger/BS accounts reconciliation. Work Experiences 1) Ericsson Phils, Manila (Work From Home) Aug 28, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021 ➢ Sr Project Planner Basic Responsibility: Identify requirements from reporting perspective. Identify and secure the correct operational cadence and critical path for the work package and ensure appropriate planning. Escalate lack of inputs and/or quality of input required to perform planning work. Secure alignment of operational plans & Supply delivery. Identify main project process requirements, milestones, and tollgates. Recommend data-driven improvements of the process, to the CPM that will add value to the current project or lead to new customer engagements. Operations: Ensure that data reliability in Project tools is maintained at all times to have a dependable project report. Support the entire team for any issues concerning project milestones updates, processes and requirements. Monitor Plans vs Actuals for all Project milestones. Any variances are followed up and clarified. Follow up with the team and make reviews for those with massive discrepancies and re-plan to re-align with the forecast data. Financials: Analyze financial data of Actual and Planned Cost (Mat/Cost/Time). Report feedback for UB, WIP, and RUC (BS items) at a high level for all programs. Assist planners to clear financial backlogs by checking project details down to WBS and NW levels, wherein cost is booked. Preview discrepancies between SAP Financial and operations data. Analysis of P&L for Assigned Cost (Actual and Committed) of its validity and to clear the system of unnecessary and invalid costs. Assist in setting up RT, and provide inputs on data needed. 1 2) Ericsson AB, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sep 2001 – June 2017 ➢ Project Planning and Admin Manager (Jul 2013-Jun 2017) As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) for Customer Unit KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and in conjunction with the Customer Project Manager, develop a detailed project implementation plan in MS-Project, Site Handler tool as per contracted milestones, supply, budget, scope & resources and in creating Project Specification. Performs detailed Project reports for the executive management team at the country level, using the Site Handler tracking tool, based on Oracle database technology, and SAP Ericsson Business Warehouse, SQL database, and Excel spreadsheet. Ensure that every Project activity is followed as per plans and documentation is provided for Site installation and Materials request and delivery. Lead the Project Management and Governance reporting analysis. Monitors project implementation plans and executions. Ensured that all project activities adhered to Ericsson's ways of working. ➢ Project Planner (Nov 2011-Jun 2013) Evaluate project contract for Operational and Financial Implementation. Create WBS in coordination with the Project Manager. Preparation of needed requirements for Implementation, i.e. Resources (ASP, ARP, FTE, FSO), Local and AB Materials, and other project expenses. Developed and update the Change Request process for all Projects at Mobily Account. Drives the implementation and adherence of relevant tools and systems. Creating & Innovating reports and enhancing processes that are significant to projects. Utilization of ONE system (SAP) and Ericsson Business Warehouse (EBW) for project updates and reports. Ensure that the project planning is executed according to guidelines and policies established by the company and local laws. Interface with Logistic Department for Customer PO’s related to ASP (Approved Service Provider) or subcontractors personnel for specific projects. Monitor the clearing of GR (Goods Receipt) and IR (Invoice receipt) in SAP and renew ASP contracts if needed as per Project Management request based on approved PO. ➢ Project Controller (Jan 2007-Oct 2011) Support ONE system (SAP) related day-to-day issues within Mobily Service Delivery. Prepare work instructions for commonly used Project reports generated from SAP. Assist PM in the preparation of Project Budget based on project requirements and duration. Establish a baseline for the project. Categorize projects in line with the company’s directives and plan the budget accordingly. Gather all needed information and estimate necessary resources to complete a particular project. Coordinate with the Project Manager (CFR) and KAM (ACR) for cost breakdown. Create Cost schedules that correspond to the scope of the project. Measuring and controlling project performance by using the EVM process. Preparation of yearly Cost Center budget for LM, monthly review and analysis of Forecast vs Actual cost incurred. Periodically report results to Management. ➢ Financial Accountant (Sep 2001-Dec2006) Verification and checking of supplier's payment (Accounts payable) and various accounting vouchers prepared by each team member. Set up accruals for all accrued expenses. Ensure that the G/L account is booked to each proper account using Ericsson CFM and align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Ericsson policies and instructions. Preparation of Bank reconciliation, suppliers’ accounts reconciliation (A/P accounts), Intercompany Accounts, and other GL accounts. Checking monthly payroll prepared by payroll accountant before approval by Finance Control manager. Monthly reconciliation of Accounts specification (balance sheet accounts) and adjust any discrepancy before month-end closing. Weekly check and audit of Petty Cash balance. Taking care of monthly 2 closing and reporting. Ensure that all reports including financial package are reported on time. Coordinate with external auditors during periodic auditing. 3) Mawarid Food Co, Riyadh, KSA Jul 1992 – Aug 2001 ➢ Account Receivables and Senior Budget Accountant Daily updates schedules (Accounts Receivables) upon receipt of sales Invoice transactions including payment through credit cards and cash collected. Prepare and post JV for Accounts Receivables/Sales transactions and update the accounting system. Reconciles A/R data against that of General Ledger. Accurately post payments, and adjustments, and resolve unreconciled balances. Investigates the source of unidentified payments to ensure they are applied to appropriate accounts. Monitors Account Receivable balance and prepare Monthly Aging Reports. Follow up with suppliers for payment. Intercompany transactions, reconciliation & confirmation of account balances. Monthly bank reconciliation. Supervises monthly closing of books. of account balances. Monthly bank reconciliation. Supervises monthly closing of books. Annual preparation of Cost Center and Company’s overall Budget. Creates work papers and forms for budget purposes for all concerned divisions, departments, and sections as per the budgeting system. Coordinates and follows up on the preparation of the annual budget, and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures. Monitor results, by comparing Actual against Budget. Prepare analysis of Budget Variances, details, and causes. Preparation of Monthly Management reports. 4) Hyatt Regency Manila, Philippines Feb 1992 – Jun 1992 ➢ Revenue Accountant Preparation of sales for the day of all outlets (e.g. restaurant, bar, swimming pool, etc.) Verifies Cashier's Sales Summary of the day and ensures that all documents submitted are sequentially numbered and any missing series are to be accounted for immediately. Reports schedule of sales based on the supporting documents submitted by all Outlet cashiers and check it with figures amount actually entered on the machine. Any discrepancy must be settled and reconciled at once. Prepare a Report on shortages and overages incurred by the Cashier. Prepares Sales Revenue Reports of the day for all outlets with analysis and submit to the General Manager. 5) Philippine Lead Corporation Jun 1991 – Jan 1992 ➢ Inventory and Cost Accountant Handles Purchasing of raw materials and supplies. Monitors material requisitioned from the warehouse by each department. Maintains and performs actual inventory of all raw materials and finished goods in the warehouse. Computes average cost and applies it to the cost of materials from the month-end inventory. Summarizes output production for each department and prepares month-end production report. Preparation of reports such as; Month-end Inventory Report, Total Raw Materials requisitioned and consumed during the period, and Total Finished Goods transferred from production area to warehouse. Preparation of entries on Journal Voucher performs cost analysis and other accounting functions. 3 6) Robinsons Galleria Dept. Store Sep 1990 – May 1991 ➢ Inventory Accountant Performs actual inventory on all items under consignment terms. Prepares Consignment Salability Report as a basis of payment for all suppliers with consignment terms. Performs routine audit work on all return deliveries. Verifies document used by the concessionaire on their sales to ascertain that items were correctly entered by the cashier and prepare Request for Payment Report due to Concessionaire for the period covered. Perform regular spot-check of stock card balance against the actual count of all inventory items at the warehouse. Prepares monthly Inventory reports. Education March 1987 University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines Graduated from the Four Year Course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce – Accounting Major Certificate Civil Service Eligible Training Management and Leadership for Professionals Security and Risk management Accounting Reporting PMP Certification Seminar CPM@Ericsson QTC/SAP for Project Management MS Basic Access Course Prop-C Project training 3 Weeks training Oct 2015, Riyadh, KSA 3 days seminar Sep 2014, Riyadh, KSA 2 days seminar Jan 2013, Riyadh, KSA 5 days seminar March 2012, Riyadh, KSA 3 days training Sep 2009, Riyadh, KSA 1 week training April 2006, Kista, Sweden Two weeks Course Nov 2005 ,Riyadh, KSA 4 days w orkshop March 2005, Riyadh, KSA Skills Enhanced MS office tools skills i.e Excel (Intermediate to Advance skills), Power point, MS Teams , MS Project SAP and EBW system tool Ericsson Global Chronos Tableau reporting tool Excellent communication skills. Financial and operational analytical skills Resourceful and highly motivated Perform tasks with utmost sensibility 4