Senior External Audit Associate
Resume:
J AY C H R O M E M . D E L A T O R R E, C P A
Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City
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Overview
Jay Chrome was a Senior Associate in the Assurance Practice of SGV & Co. / Ernst & Young (EY)
Philippines. He joined the firm in November 2012 after passing the October 2012 CPA Licensure
Examination. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Accountancy in April 2012 from the University of
the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College.
At SGV & Co, Jay Chrome was working under the market group that specializes in mining, oil and
gas, hotel and logistics industries. Jay Chrome’s primary responsibilities include audit planning,
applying risk-based approach in designing the audit program and strategies, supervising and
reviewing the work of staff assistants, handling the review of financial statements and income tax
computations and preparing procedures for conclusion and reporting phase of the assigned
engagements.
With almost three years of in-depth experience in assurance engagements, he has a comprehensive
and updated knowledge of the theory, standards and principles of accounting and auditing and their
applications to client situations.
W O R K H I S TO RY
08.2014 – 01.2015 sycip gorres velayo & co. (SGV & Co.; ernst and young philippines)
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, FINANCIAL ASSURANCE SERVICES – MARKET GROUP 7
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with
client personnel at appropriate levels and is committed to
continually improve client satisfaction. Maintains confidentiality
of information provided by client.
Leads the audit engagements which includes, planning, execution
and completion of the audit procedures set out under the Ernst
and Young Global Audit Methodology
Supervises junior engagement team members and coaches them
through effectively delegating audit tasks and providing
guidance to assurance staff.
Leads the audit team in identification of key risks and applies risk-
based audit approach in developing audit strategies and audit
program
Ensures quality in delivering client services by directing daily
progress of fieldwork and informing superiors of engagement
status. Reviews work of junior team members to ensure that
work is complete, technically accurate, properly performed, and
adequately documented.
Ensures that accounting and auditing issues are appropriately
addressed by applying current accounting and audit principles
as well as regulatory reporting rules in the jurisdiction of client
concerned.
Facilitates the wrap-up and conclusion phase of the audit
engagement and the delivery of the final auditors’ report to the
client’s stockholders and board of directors
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Reports to the client’s management the suggested remediation
plans for internal control deficiencies noted during the audit
Plans and monitors audit engagement economics including time
and expense budgets, billings and other engagement concerns
Clients handled by Industry
o Mining
Carmen Copper Corporation
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development
Corporation
Aquatlas Inc.
Amosite Holdings, Inc.
Atlas Exploration, Inc.
Atro Mining-Vitali, Inc.
Atro Resources, Inc.
o Aviation
API Asia Pacific – Philippine Branch
o School
Brent International School Subic, Inc.
o Technology
TriQuint Asia LLC – Philippine Branch
11. 2012 – 08. 2014 sycip gorres velayo & co. (SGV & Co.; ernst and young philippines)
ASSOCIATE, FINANCIAL ASSURANCE SERVICES – MARKET GROUP 7
Understood the business nature, operations and process
Assessed risks of potential misstatements in the financial
statements and performs tests of internal controls
Obtained evidential matter to substantiate the fairness of financial
statements through performance of audit procedures under
Ernst and Young Global Audit Methodology
Recognized potential audit issues or unusual relationships from
basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate
them to the assurance team.
Assisted in the preparation of audit report, reviewed income tax
returns, Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
reports and other reportorial requirements.
Clients handled by Industry
o Mining and Extractive Industries
Carmen Copper Corporation
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development
Corporation
Aquatlas Inc.
Amosite Holdings, Inc.
Atlas Exploration, Inc.
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Corporation
Manila Mining Corporation
Far Southeast Gold Resources, Inc.
Diamond Drilling Corporation of the Philippines
GXD Supply Inc.
o Food Processing
Cargill Texturizing Solutions Philippines, Inc.
o Shipping
Shipside Inc.
o Manufacturing
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Diamant Manufacturing and Trading Corporation
Non-profit, non-stock
o
Girl Scout of the Philippines
Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce
Philippines
12.2010 – 01.2011 sycip gorres velayo & co. (SGV & Co.; ernst and young philippines)
INTERN, TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES
Observed inventory count procedures as part of the due diligence
process for the sale of the integrated transport and logistics
operations in the Aboitiz Transport System Corp. to Negros
Navigation Co. Inc.
Attended and observed year-end physical inventory count of
various companies during the one month internship.
T R A I N I N G S A N D S E M I N A R S AT T E N D E D
New Seniors’ Program
Date: December 10-12, 2014
Venue: SGV Training Rooms, iAcademy Bldg, Makati City
Topic: Building relationships and networking; Delegation;
Delivering Feedback; Understanding On-the-Job Coaching;
Confidence with Clients
2014 International Financial Reporting Standards Executive Updates
Date: November 13-14, 2014
Venue: SGV e-Cafe, Makati City Philippines
Topics: Fair Value Measurements; Impairment; Liabilities; IFRIC
12; Earnings per Share, Group Accounts, Income Taxes,
IFRS Intermediate Information and Learning Technology
Bootcamp II
Date: October 20-24, 2014
Venue: Room 5 10/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics:
Business Combination (IFRS 3)
Financial Instruments (IAS 32/39)
Intangibles (IAS 38)
Share-based payment (IFRS 2)
Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13)
Concessions and Service Agreements (IFRIC 12)
IFRS Intermediate Information and Learning Technology Bootcamp I
Date: September 1-2, 2014
Venue: Room 4C 4/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics:
Introduction to IFRS (IFRS 1)
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Revenue Recognition (IAS 18)
Income Taxes (IAS 12)
Employee Benefits (IAS 19)
Mining 101: Introduction to Mining and Metals Industry
Date: October 4, 2014
Venue: SGV e-Cafe, Makati City Philippines
Topics: This course provides those from a non-mining background
with a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry.
ASSR 301 & 302: Field-in-charge (FIC) Program
Date: August 18-29, 2014
Venue: Rm 4A, 4/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics: Roles as Senior Associate/Field-in-Charge and Advance
topics on EY Global Audit Methodology
Mining and Metals Industry Briefing
Date: August 7, 2014
Venue: WSDC Rm 1 2/F SGV I Building, Makati City Philippines
Topics: Current updates, Financial Reporting Issues, Tax Issues
and Audit Risks associated with the Mining and Metals Industry
ASSR 201 & 202: Intermediate Staff Program
Date: July 22-30, 2013
Venue: Rm 4A, 4/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics: (1) Coming Back on a Year of Experience (2) Understand
the Business (3) Transactions, What Can Go Wrongs and
Controls (4) Introduction to Data Analysis and Journal Entry
Testing (5) Audit Sampling – Test of Details
Basic Financial Instruments Training
Date: July 13, 2013 and July 20, 2013
Venue: WSDC Rm 1 2/F SGV I Building, Makati City
Philippines
Topics:
Introduction to Financial Instruments (IAS 32)
Measurement of Financial Instruments (IAS 39)
Derecognition of Financial Instruments (IAS 39)
Derivatives (IAS 39)
o
Impairment of Financial Instruments (IAS 39)
o
Financial Instruments Disclosure Requirement
o
(PFRS7)
Basic Taxes for Non-Tax Stuff and Reviewing Income Taxes
Date: May 28-29, 2013
Venue: Rm 4A, 4/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics: (1) Reviewing computation of basic taxes (Expanded
Withholding Tax and Value-added Tax). (2) Reviewing Corporate
Income Tax Returns prepared by clients.
ASSR 101 & 102: New Staff Program
Date: November 19-28, 2012
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Venue: Rm 4A, 4/F National Life Insurance Bldg., 6762 Ayala
Avenue, Makati City Philippines
Topics: Fundamentals of Auditing under EY Global Audit
Methodology and Basic Navigation of GAMx Audit Tool.
E D U C AT I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D
TertiaryUniversity of the philippines visayas tacloban college
Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
April 2012
4-time College Scholar
Secondary leyte national high school
Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
March 2006
Second Honorable Mention, Best in Mathematics
Elementary sto Niño sped center
Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
March 2002
Best in Mathematics
Affiliations PHILIPPINE INSITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (picpa) –
sOUTHERN METRO MANILA CHAPTER
November 2012 to present
S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S, S K I L L S A N D C O M P E T E N C I E S
Professional Title
Certified Public Accountant
October 2012 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam
Board of Accountancy
Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
Accounting and Auditing
Equipped with professional understanding of Generally
Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting
Standards (Full IFRS and IFRS for SMEs) and International
Accounting Standards (IAS).
Proficient in EY GAM (Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology)
With comprehensive updates on Financial Reporting requirement
by the Philippines SEC and BIR
Technical
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Applications such as MS Word,
MS Excel and MS Power Point
Proficient in EY EAGLE (Ernst & Young Enhanced Analysis of
the General Ledger) a Computed Assisted Audit Tool (CAAT)
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that helps in phases of the audit such as Data Analytics and
Journal Entry Testing
With audit exposure to Computerized Accounting and Payroll
Systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Peachtree, MYOB, and
Pulse Mining System)
Others
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness
combined with a cooperative attitude.
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete
assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
Dedicated to superior client service.
Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
P E R S O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Age : 25
Date of Birth : September 25, 1989
Place of Birth : Tacloban City, Leyte
Citizenship : Filipino
Civil Status : Single
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Available upon request.
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