Manager Accounting
Resume:
LEAH R. GUINTO, CPA
**** *** ***** **., ******, CA 94568
abk1z4@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Thirteen years of experience, consisting of over eleven years of
extensive public accounting experience in KPMG and two years in
accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.
- High quality public accounting experience involving a unique blend of
extensive exposure to business environment of various industries in
California and Philippines.
- Hands on management experience in accounting, financial reporting and
budgeting.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS
Licensed Certified Public Accountant - California and Philippines
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KPMG LLP (Mountain View, CA)
Audit Manager July 2008 to present
Senior Associate December 2004 to June 2008
- Reviewed regulatory filings (Forms 10K, 10Q and S-8) for public
companies.
- Managed a recent initial public offering (IPO) engagement which included
review of interim financial statements included in the registration
statement (Form S-1), review of Form S-1 registration statement, review
of responses to SEC comment letters and issuance of comfort letter to
underwriters.
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of financial statement audits,
including planning and designing audit programs and procedures, time
management, staffing and training.
- Dealt with complex accounting issues relating to revenue recognition (SAB
104, EITF 99-19), revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables (EITF
00-21, SOP 97-2, SOP 98-9), stock-based compensation (FAS 123R, EITF 96-
18), warrants (FAS 150, EITF 00-19, EITF 07-5), convertible debt (EITF 96-
19, EITF 00-27), convertible preferred stock (FAS 150, EITF 00-27, EITF
98-5), earnings per share (EITF 03-6, EITF D-42), asset impairment (FAS
144), goodwill (FAS 142), software development costs (FAS 86, SOP 98-1,
EITF 00-2), direct response advertisement (SOP 93-7), and income taxes
(FS 109, FIN 48), among others.
- Evaluated internal control systems (SOX 404 compliance) and recommended
policy changes to senior management, board of directors and audit
committees.
- Reviewed consolidated financial statements of a group of companies.
- Clients include the following:
. Mid-size public company that provides personalized investment advice
and portfolio management services to plan participants in employer-
sponsored defined contribution plans in the United States.
. Software company (web middleware company) that provides enterprise-
class software based on open source application infrastructure
products.
. Software company that delivers advanced physical design and
verification technology and tools that enable nanometer systems-on-a-
chip markets to accelerate chip design and guarantee silicon for
power, timing, and signal integrity.
. Managed offer network company which works with social networks
(i.e. Facebook, Myspace, and Gaming websites) to monetize their
applications and generate new leads using advertising to reach the
targeted consumer.
. Manufacturer of components and systems for use in optical networks.
Primary product is a network switch that permits optical data to be
routed over various pathways using data in its optical state (as
opposed to digital), which allows for significantly faster and less
expensive equipment.
. Manufacturer of high-performance servers, workstations, and storage
solutions for commercial enterprises n the oil and gas, financial
services, electronic data automation, and government research fields.
. Semiconductor company (a subsidiary of a large semiconductor company
worldwide) that offers semiconductors and system solutions for
automotive and industrial electronics, chip card and security
applications as well as applications in communications.
. Ophthalmic device company dedicated to working with eye care
professionals and clinical researchers to lead the commercialization
of new imaging modalities that improve diagnosis and therapy of ocular
disease.
Water company (publicly held) headquartered in Silicon Valley and is
one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water
system in the United States.
Real estate developers of residential homes in Sacramento and
outlying areas.
Merck, Inc. (Manila, Philippines)
A subsidiary of Merck A.G. Switzerland engaged in Pharmaceuticals and
Chemicals business
Accounting Manager November 2002 to November 2004
- Managed five accounting personnel to oversee that financial analysis,
cost accounting, treasury, accounts payable and local purchasing
functions are in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed day-to-day accounting transactions to ensure that transactions
are legitimate and duly authorized.
- Ensured monthly account reconciliations/analyses are performed timely,
and recommended adjustments as necessary based on its review.
- Reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Ensured
adherence to local GAAP and International Accounting Standards (IAS) for
statutory and internal reporting, respectively.
- Updated and managed financial actual vs. forecasted/budgeted financial
information on a monthly basis.
- Created insightful analysis of results of operations and financial
position.
- Worked closely with the operating divisions of the company on financial
planning and analysis.
- Continuously explored opportunities to streamline and enhance financial
processes and analytical tools.
- Performed administrative tasks including hiring and training and
development of staff, evaluating employee performance, and succession
planning within the department.
- Coordinated with external auditors and government/regulatory bodies.
- Maintained contacts/attended meetings with business partners such as
banks and financial institutions, external auditors and internal
customers.
- Special Projects / Assignments:
. Assumed leadership of the following:
- ME ("Merck Excellence") project on Receivables and Inventories
- Partnership and Resources Criterion during the 2nd ME check/self
assessment
- Supplier Accreditation Committee
. Active participation in instituting controlling function in inventory
importations/purchases.
. Conducted audit of field force personnel.
KPMG Laya Mananghaya & Co. (Manila, Philippines)
Certified Public Accountants and Management Consultants, a Member Firm of
KPMG International
Assistant Audit Manager October 2002 to November 2002
Supervising Senior October 1999 to September 2002
Associate November 1996 to September 1999
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of financial statement audits,
including planning and designing audit programs and procedures, time
management, staffing and training.
- Evaluated clients' system of internal control and recommended corrective
measures to address weaknesses spotted.
- Assisted in the preparation of supplemental schedules to accompany
financial statements of a publicly listed client for filing with the SEC.
- Reviewed financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP for
reporting to US parent company.
- Translation of Philippine peso financial statements to US dollar amounts.
- Consolidation of financial statements of a group of companies.
- Major engagements include the following:
. Major oil company that markets Caltex brand of top-quality fuels,
lubricants and petroleum products.
. Shared services center that provides operational support to Chevron
offices in Asia-Pacific, Africa and North America.
. Power company which is the Philippines' 2nd largest private producer
of electricity.
. A publicly listed real estate developer of business and residential
condominium units.
. Pharmaceutical company
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Saint Paul University - Manila, 1996.
WORK ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL TRAITS
Extremely organized and dedicated with a positive attitude, hardworking,
patient, resourceful and analytic; acts on own initiative and thrives under
pressure; can deal with people from all levels within a business
organization.
BACKGROUND REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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