CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME : RIAZEL DELA CRUZ- BONTIA, CPA
EDUCATION : Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Cum Laude (2005)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
QUALIFICATION : Certified Public Accountant
October 2005 Philippine Nationwide Licensure Examination
CONTACT INFORMATION : Blk 5 Lot 12, Glenbrook 1, Lancaster Zone 2, Brgy Pasong Camachile 1, Gen. Trias, Cavite, 4107
MEMBERSHIP IN
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant (PICPA)
2005 to present
NAME OF COMPANY : Isla Lipana & Co., a member firm of PwC network firm
AND EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Associate Auditor, Senior Associate Auditor
and Audit Manager
November 2005 to September 2013
PwC Sydney (Australia) from July to September 2010
(short-term assignment)
A Team and Engagement Manager for the financial services audit group (banking, insurance and capital markets), business process and outsourcing services and consumer industry including manufacturing clients of Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC Manila). My involvements in the audit of different companies were on performing independent audits in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with application of different standards and interpretations effective as to date. My work experiences involve performance of planning stage of the audit to ensure that sufficient understanding of client industry, through meetings with the different Company’s division heads, and internal controls have been obtained and significant and potentials risks have been identified. Supervises associate auditors in performing test of details and tailoring audit procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of execution of procedures and assist and review financial statements, assess completeness of disclosures made and accuracy of balances reported. My task also involves handling of different members of the team depends on a per engagement approach. I also performed systems audit and review for insurance clients.
Also facilitated the in-house training courses conducted within
Isla Lipana & Co.’s financial services group in insurance industry and best practices and approaches of conducting audits.
Moreover, I was elected to perform overseas work as an Auditor for a short-term assignment in PwC Sydney, Australia.
Responsibilities include interacting closely with managers and partners on all client matters and audit team matters on engagement with fund clients. Initiates discussion of relevant and immediate audit findings to client executives and overall in-charge for planning, substantive and completion of audit as well as issuance of required reports of an audit client
Industry exposure includes the following:
Banking industry
Insurance (life and non-life)
Business process outsourcing
Capital markets (stock brokerage)
Manufacturing, distribution and retain
Ayala Land, Inc.
Chief Accountant
September 2013 to April 2014
As a chief accountant, my main responsibilities include compliance reporting inclusive of monthly closing of the books, BIR requirements, SEC requirements.
Function includes the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual audited financial statements.
Also supervised and handled members of the team to ensure synergy and objectives every month-end closing were achieved.
Assisted during the external financial audits and work closely and corroborated with the external auditors to ensure fair presentation of the audited financial statements.
Maxicare Healthcare Corp.
Assistant Vice-President for Finance and Treasury
April 21, 2014 to April 6, 2018
As the Assistant Vice- President for Finance, my main responsibility includes overseeing the Finance Department and Treasury Department. Finance Department focuses mostly on the general accounting and regulatory requirements with the BIR and SEC and Insurance Commission (IC). Treasury Department focuses on billing and collection, receivables and cash management ensuring daily projection of expenditures will be met and any excise funds will be invested.
It also includes among others, the preparation of monthly financial reports including the financial statements and profitability analysis. The function also includes the overseeing of the audit, preparation of the year-end audited financial statements and the related reports required by the overseeing regulatory bodies. My tasks also include budget preparation and monitoring and overseeing the disbursement processes.
Moreover, as an AVP for Finance, reporting directly to the Senior Management and Operations Committee with regards to daily operations and issues and compliance involving the financial performance of the Company.
Deutsche Knowledge Services, Pte Ltd.
Assistant Vice President (Business Finance)
April 10, 2018 to Present
As the Assistant Vice-President for Business Finance and Accounting Controller my task focuses mainly on Equity Trading business and fees and commissions of the other Equity related businesses. Overall function includes the monthly attestation of the balances including the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.
Also performs the monthly variance and control analysis and reports directly to the Onshore Business Head. The monthly reporting aids the management in the UK in deriving business decision and solution. Handles the control and suspense accounts and includes the resolution of the issues.
My task in overseeing fees and commissions allocation ensuring the proper expenses were charged to the different businesses accurately.