JOHN PAUL Q. VERGABERA, CPA, MMBM

Block * Lot ** Monticello Villas

Brgy. Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo

Mobile (63-917*******

Home (033-*******

Email: ac7sht@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: pope_five

SUMMARY

CPA and MMBM with over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in detail- oriented and multi-functional setting. With direct experience in automotive retail, BPO, FMCG, media and utility companies as well as dealing with PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority).

Interested in a challenging role in finance and/or management within a dynamic organization where I can perform my skills and contribute towards the attainment of corporate growth and profitability focusing on striking risks and maintaining balance. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Certified Public Accountant. October 2003 CPA Examinations. Average – 85.00%. Included in the Philippine Top 40 October 2003 Overall Board Passers. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Finance & Administration Division Head

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water, Inc.

July 22, 2019 - Present

Resolved queue and collection processes 4 months from Commencement that significantly reduced turnaround time and customer complaints.

Analyzed and solved double billing of water tanker operations ensuring data integrity of billed volume, revenues, receivables, and non-water revenue metrics.

Organized documentation of Business Continuity and Recovery Plan (BCRP) at onset of pandemic in March 2020.

Provided leadership to Information Technology (IT) Department in CY2020 as additional assignment wherein alignment of IT Infrastructure with BCRP requirement was implemented.

Achieved year-to-date Collection Efficiencies of 96% and 98% in CY2020 and CY2021 respectively despite pandemic by designing the roadmap towards sustained collection efficiencies. As integral part of BRCP, increased the 17 collection agencies during Commencement to 416 through strategic partnership with banks and transitioned from just over-the-counter payment platforms to digitization.

Organized the Procurement Working Group (PWG) in-charged of bidding process including internal processes instrumental in procuring 40 Capitalized Expenditures (CAPEX) Infrastructure projects to-date.

Initiated Knowledge Management Initiatives across division (Treasury & Billing, Accounting & Tax, Admin Services including IT) to document and improve existing policies and procedures.

Spearhead implementation of Units-of-Production (UOP) from straight-line method of amortization in CY2021 resulting to Php 40Mn reduction in amortization expense recognition.

Established linkage of Materials Management and Procurement processes integrating optimum inventory level and order-to-delivery buffer stock to manage inventory.

Supervised successful implementation of SAP Accounting System.

Recommended implementation of contract assignments of all Bulk Water purchases since August 2019 to benefit from input value-added-tax which will result to Php 10.71 savings for every Php 100.00 cost of bulk water. Finance & Administration Manager

Honda Cars Cebu, Inc. (AC Automotive)

Honda Cars Iloilo Branch

February 1, 2013 – July 19, 2019

Plan, organize and direct the functions of the finance and administrative department, including budgeting; financial analysis and reporting; accounting; credit and collection; cash management; internal controls; insurance operations; general administrative services; motor vehicle registrations; and set goals and objectives for the department at all levels.

Implemented improvements in financial statement preparations including balance sheet sanitation and standard closing checklist to provide integrity to financial statement reports and general ledger of the branch.

Implemented multiple projects such as price standardization for chattel fees, new and renewal fees for motor vehicle registration to improve top line revenues; cost controllership such as stringent controlling of freebies such as tint, accessories, etc.; and cost saving initiatives such as electrical utilization measures which resulted to Php200K reduction in utilities expense annually. AVP – Support Group (Finance & Logistics Head)

Script2010, Inc. (GMA Network, Inc. Subsidiary)

May 2, 2012 – January 30, 2013

Introduced systematic inventory system using standard level, reorder point and Just-In-Time management system.

Reconciled the General Ledgers and Subsidiary Ledgers of Accounts Payable and Inventory balances as of July 31, 2012.

Initiated recovery plan and procedures for Accounts Receivables aged over 60 days and collected 54% on December 31, 2012.

Reviewed documentation procedures of the company with services provided to the external clients and recommended the implementation of Engagement Letter to establish mutual accountabilities.

PEZA and Tax Compliance Officer

Telephilippines Incorporated

April 11, 2011 – April 27, 2012

Reviewed Income Tax Entitlement of Telephilippines Incorporated which resulted to Php12,869,084.67 savings in Income Tax payments for calendar years 2011 and 2012.

Reconciled the General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger of Property, Plant & Equipment balances as of June 30, 2011.

Proposed Fixed Asset Management Policy & Procedures and Policy on Fixed Asset Physical Inventory Count Procedures in performing policy making functions.

Performs Liaison Functions for the opening of the new Teleperformance project in Insular Life Cebu Business Center.

Sales Office Operations Manager

Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

October 1, 2007 – April 8, 2011

Spearheaded the conversion of settlement process from Manual Environment to ASDOS+ Business Process of Sigma, Ajuy, and Estancia Sales Offices from March 2011 to April 2011.

Spearheaded the opening of Caticlan Sales Office in Brgy. Samberay, Malay, Aklan – September 1, 2010.

Negotiated to Local Government Units of Kalibo, Antique and Ajuy Municipalities the re-alignment of local business tax rates imposed in agreement to tax law which resulted to 10% decrease in local business taxes starting January 2010.

Acted as Liaison to Private Legal Counsel: accountable in preliminary investigations, preparation of endorsement reports, filing of affidavit complaints, and attended court hearings/proceedings, settlements, and remedial processes.

Settlement and Credit Manager

Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

November 1, 2005 – September 30, 2007

Performed review of process implementation in Plantbased, recommended process revisions, and implemented additional controls that strengthened the settlement and internal controls resulting to Satisfactory High Audit Rating in Plant Operations – December 2006 Internal Audit.

Spearheaded Annual Credit Review of Calendar Year 2006 of Plant Trade and Non-Trade Accounts Receivables resulting to sanitized receivable balances, minimized credit risks, consistent records, and good customer relations.

Acted as Liaison to Private Legal Counsel: accountable in preliminary investigations, preparation of endorsement reports, filing of affidavit complaints, and attended court hearings/proceedings, settlements, and remedial processes.

Financial Analyst

Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

February 16, 2004 – October 31, 2005

Accountable for the analysis of financial data.

• Monthly Profit and Loss Variance Analysis

• Cost of Goods Sold Analysis

• Margin Contribution Analysis

• Operating Expenses Variance Analysis

• Balance Sheet

• Cash Flow

Authored financial planning or annual operating plan (AOP) for Calendar Years 2005 and 2006.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Philippines Institute of Certified Public Accountant (PICPA) Iloilo, Philippines Chapter. EDUCATION:

University of the Philippines in the Visayas

College of Management – Iloilo City Campus

General Luna St., Iloilo City, 5000 Philippines

Master of Management Business Management. June 2018. University of the Philippines in the Visayas

College of Management – Iloilo City Campus

General Luna St., Iloilo City, 5000 Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. April 2003. Member of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA). Active in socio-political organizations and organizing committees.

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