Senior Finance Management Professional

JESUS “JESS” LO PORCALLA, JR., CPA

BF Resorts Village, Las Piñas City, Philippines ■ +63-917-******* ■ ****************@*****.***

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Results- driven and achievement- oriented Finance professional with diversified experiences in accounting, cash flow management, business support, performance reporting, financial analysis. With Strong PC/ spreadsheet skills, excellent multi- tasking and organizational aptitudes, and proven ability to influence business partners. Extensive experience in cost improvement and capital project analysis, annual business plan development, and multimillion- dollar budgeting. Effective communicator and problem- solver. Enjoy supporting the efforts of multiple departments.

SKILLS SUMMARY

■ SSC/ Entity Set up ■ Internal Controls ■ Financial & Analytical

■ Forecasting/Budgeting ■ Project Management ■ Capital Project Analysis

■ Multimillion- Dollar Budget ■ Tax & Treasury ■ Performance Reporting

Administration ■ Business Controllership ■ Credit Control

■ Strategy/Business Planning ■ Accounting (Local & US GAAP)

SOFTWARE SKILLS

■ Oracle ■ Hyperion ■ Cognos Powerplay ■ SAP ■ AS400/JDEdwards ■ PeopleSoft

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Certified Public Accountant- CPA (1999)

Member: Philippine Institute of CPAs (1999)

Masters in Business Administration (on- going)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (1995- 1999)

WORK EXPERIENCES

Regus Business Centres Philippines

Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

Commercial Finance Director/ Deputy to Country Manager- April to August 2014

• Responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the company in the Philippines.

• Leads all short and long term financial forecasting processes including the annual budget, midyear forecast, 3 and 5 year business plans, and long term target setting.

• Heavy emphasis on develop a staff of finance and accounting professionals to continue building a high performing team.

• Manages the accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, payroll, capital, cash management, and cost accounting.

• Drives continuous improvement in business processes to optimize financial performance and operational decision-making while complying with statutory and accounting regulations.

• Liaises with government agencies, external accounting firms, legal firms, banking partners, and key suppliers.

• Maintains clear communication and coordination between the Philippines office and the regional offices.

• Ensures legal entity financial statements are accurate and aligned with both local and international accounting standards.

• Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place, and manage internal and external audit activities.

• Acts as Compliance Officer, ensuring the company is compliant with all external and internal regulations and policies.

SONY Philippines, Inc.

Global City, Taguig, Philippines

Director- Finance & Operations- September 2009 to April 2014

• Company Treasurer

• Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO)

• Managed departments:

o Accounting & Treasury

o Business Planning & Controls (includes Audit and Credit Control)

o Legal

o Human Resources

o Demand & Supply Chain Management

o Information Systems

o Procurement

o Sales Administration

o Facilities & General Administration

• Managing all the international financial and management accounting and treasury functions and liaising with external auditors, tax advisors and lawyers to ensure compliance to IFRS and GAAP standards.

• Preparation of business plans, budgets, financial statements and other management reports, analyzing the data and working with top management to create shareholder value.

• Create, administer and audit compliance of the business policies and controls, accounting policies and procedures to ensure adequate business controls of the organization.

• Responsible for business continuity planning and project management

• Corporate Internal Control Policy Development & Implementation

• Assesses business risk and credit risk associated with new prospects and existing customers in accordance with company credit risk policy.

• Launches and implements process improvements to efficiently & effectively support business operations.

• Administers & reviews company legal contracts.

• Develops, guides, trains and mentors the Accounting Professionals and whole operations (50+ staffs).

NAFFCO (National Fire Fighting FZCo.)

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), Dubai, UAE

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis Lead, October 2008 to April 2009

• Set up Financial Planning and Analysis team.

• Initiated to put Month end close and Financial Reporting

• Built the Company’s first Annual 2009 Budget for its Head Office and affiliates located at Abu Dhabi, Qatar and others.

o CAPEX/OPEX Forecast

o Cash Forecast

o Profit & Loss/ Balance Sheet Forecast

• Developed and Implemented policies and procedures below which were essential in building the financial plans (as part of Reporting Procedures & Forecasting Initiatives).

o Monthly Accounting Close Process

o Asset Capitalization Policy

o Asset Capitalization, Travel & Entertainment Expense Policies

• Lead Management Financial Reporting through Monthly Financials and Operations Review.

DELL International Services Phil., Inc. - Pasay, Philippines

Senior Finance Manager- January 2006 to September 2008.

Pioneered the Financial Planning & Analysis team for two sites.

• Responsible for analyzing and evaluating financial and/or pricing plans as they relate to overall objectives for the company.

• Provided strategic financial management and leadership to assigned department.

• Acted as business partner within the organization and had significant fiscal responsibility.

• Recommended short and long-term plans and strategies within the assigned client group.

• Assisted employees in the selection and development of appropriate methods and tools.

• Determined appropriate financial structure to support the business needs.

• Directed the efforts of subordinate supervisors and individual contributors.

• Accountable for the compliance to government relations and internal controls for team.

• Responded to highly complex questions, received and/or shared information.

• Regularly interacted with Finance Director, Business Unit management, Country Manager, Business Partners in HQ, USA and Finance Counterparts Globally.

• Managed external relationships.

• Provided recommendations to management.

• Applied advanced functional skills/ competencies and may adapt procedures, techniques and tools under general supervision.

• Explored to develop and demonstrate leadership skills through practice and actions.

CYPRESS Semiconductors Phil. - Cavite, Philippines

Corporate Financial Analyst/ Global G&A Controller, July 2004 to December 2005

• Under limited supervision, generates monthly reports of financial results. Performed financial statement review, reconciliation and analysis.

• Conducted monthly financial meetings with VPs/ Controllers/ Assistant Controllers/ Financial Analysts, identify and resolve issues that affect financial reporting.

• Compared actual financial results to forecast and provides variance explanations when necessary.

• General & Administrative Controllership

• Prepared graphical presentations- Earnings Release Graphs & Board of Directors graphs.

• In charged of month end close package that includes P&L’s, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows to EVP.

• Commodity Management Team (CMT) - Freight finance support

Initiated Wednesday meetings with Logistics team.

Presented KPI performances and Finance results.

Updated and evaluated results of cost saving programs.

Performed financial analysis on the results of operations through variance analysis.

Prepared budgets/ plans.

KIMBERLY- CLARK Phil. - Makati City, Philippines

Budget & Financial Analyst/ Cost & Property Accountant, June 2000 to July 2004

Project Leader in the implementation of Fixed Asset Module in Oracle to automate property accounting.

• Prepared net sales and profit variance analysis monthly, quarterly, and during forecast/budget.

• In- charged of reporting to the Asia Pacific Headquarter, Thailand through Hyperion and to Kimberly- Clark USA, through EES (Enterprise Entry System).

• Calculated royalties due to head office and other companies.

• Computed volume sold (standard units), standard cost, net weight and freight through AS400 system.

• Accrued and analyzed advertising and promo expenses during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, budget and forecast.

• Conducted different account analysis particularly distribution costs and operating expenses through BPCS and Cognos Powerplay.

• In- charged on government report- NSO (National Statistics Office).

• Assisted in preparing PES (Product Earnings Statement) every month.

• In-charged of financials of KC-Professional (sector) during actual and budget/forecast.

• Prepared Key Performance Indicators (KPI) every month, this includes computation of Working Capital (WC) and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

• In- charged of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Survey every quarter.

Punongbayan & Araullo Auditing Firm (an Ernst & Young International) - Makati City, Philippines

Audit Staff, November 1999 to April 2000

• Conducted the financial audit of the assigned corporations

• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns

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