CHARO LUMENARIO ROMAGUERA
City Adress: **** Velasco Subd., Bangkal, Davao City, Philippines
Provincial Address: Dalif Drive, Purok Narra, New Visayas, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte
Mobile phone number: +639*********
Email address: *********@*****.***
Skype Name: charo_romaguera
PROFILE SUMMARY:
An asset-driven manager that offers 16 years of extensive experience with multifaceted career spanning from bookkeeper to senior auditor to managerial positions with multifarious skills in any business development milieu that thrives in a highly competitive, exigent, dynamic and fast-paced corporate environment.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
A career in a progressive organization that will use my education, skills, and abilities where I can effectively contribute in the operations together with my growth as an individual while enjoying my work.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Company Name : HIJO Resources Corporation
Current Position : Finance Manager from April 2014 to Present
Position Level : Managerial
Develops and implements financial management procedures such as: accounting functions, budget and cost control, financial reporting, strategic planning, control procedures, security of financial records and developing business plan;
Oversees the accuracy, relevance and timeliness of financial information for strategic management decisions;
Ensures that internal controls and procedures are in place for safeguarding the company’s assets;
Prepares financial forecasts in coordination with Operations Head and Sales and Marketing Head to include: revenue, costs and net income, including capital expenditure schedule and cash flows;
Prepares and is responsible for the budget in coordination with Operations Head and Sales and Marketing Head; analyzes and reports budget variances to the different units and the CEO/President;
Performs managerial roles including: a) Planning the short term and medium term operations involving people, processes, equipment, materials and other resources needed to meet the company’s goals, b) Managing the unit by providing leadership, directing the activities and efforts of the unit; building Unit capacity by providing periodic employee performance feedback, coaching and mentoring, training and other developmental opportunities, c) Organizing the unit for performance including workforce roles and responsibilities, processes and task, equipment, materials and other resources, d) Monitoring the performance of the unit and resolving issues and problems hindering the achievement of the unit's goals;
Performs other related functions as may be assigned or required.
Company Name : Global Synergy Trade and Distribution Corporation
Current Position : Finance Manager from June 2013 to April 2014
Position Level : Managerial
Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.
Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.
Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Company Name : Kupler DCMC Phils. Corporation
Current Position : Accounting Manager from June 2012 to June 2013
Position Level : Managerial
Preparing, consolidating and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements
Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
Participates in making long-term business plans
Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
Controlling income, cash flow and expenditure
Engage in cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company
Reports to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Prepares cash flow analysis
Prepares bank reconciliation statement
Managing budgets
Financial analysis
Consolidating financial statements
Liaise with external auditors and government regulatory bodies during audits
Risk assessments
Supervising staff
Oversees the extension of credit to customers
Company Name : L.C. Bonguyan & Co., CPA’s
Current Position : Audit Manager from August 2006 to June 2012
Position Level : Senior Auditor from July 2004 to July 2006
Junior Auditor from July 2003 to June 2004
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well documented
Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards
Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results
Prepares management letter and recommendations based on findings and facts gathered from the audit engagements.
Company Name: Phil. Postal Corporation – PESO, Inc.
Position Title: Bookkeeper from May 2000 to June 2003
Maintains and updates accounting records by performing duties such as recording and posting transactions in journals and the general ledger.
Managing accounts payable and receivable
Prepares bank reconciliation periodically
Conducts periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
Assists the accountant or financial manager in preparation of audit requirements and the production of financial statements, budgets and other financial reports by providing related documentation, preparing various accounting summaries and reports.
Maintains an orderly accounting filing system
Maintains the chart of accounts
EDUCATION:
University of Mindanao, Davao City
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
October 2004
AMA Computer Learning Center
Computer Systems Technician
March 2000
AWARDS and HONORS:
DOST Scholarship Awardee
Academic Excellence Award (AMA – CLC)
Dean’s Lister (UM)
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:
Seminar on “Concepts of Actuarial Valuation, PAS 19 Employees Benefits and PFRS for SMEs” held at Regency Inn, Villa Abrille St., Davao City on June 24, 2011
Seminar on “Updates on Philippine Standards on Auditing and Professional Ethics” held at PICPA House, Araullo St., Davao City on July 20, 2011
Seminar on “Audit Program” held at PICPA House, Araullo St., Davao City on November 18-19, 2011
Seminar on “Notes to Financial Statement for SMEs and Notes to Financial Statement for Publicly Accountable Corporations” held at PICPA House, Araullo St., Davao City on March 7, 2012
Seminar on Customs and Transfer Pricing held at SGV & Co., Damosa IT Park, Davao City (Part 1) on January 18, 2013
Seminar on Understanding Transfer Pricing: A Briefing on the Newly-Issued Philippine Transfer Pricing Regulations held at SGV & Co., Damosa IT Park, Davao City on March 15, 2013
Seminar on Tax Updates held at Global Synergy Trade and Distribution Office, Bo. Obrero, Davao City on August 29, 2013
Employee Taxation 101 held at Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on September 8, 2013.
Management Workshop on Building Team-Based Organization held at Lanikai Resort, Madaum, Tagum City on May 20-23, 2014.
Values Clarification Seminar held at Lanikai Resort, Madaum, Tagum City on June 17-18, 2014
Growth Session on Team Excellence at Banana Beach, Madaum, Tagum City on June 27, 2014.
Expenditures Taxation: A Comprehensive Seminar to Achieve Tax Compliance in the Local Accounts Payable Process held at SGV & Co., Damosa IT Park, Davao City on October 17, 2014.
Year-End Tax Planning and Compliance to the Requirements of BIR and other Government Agencies held at Villa Margarita Hotel, Davao City on November 27, 2014.
Comprehensive Seminar on Local Business Tax and Real Property Tax and Recent Developments in Taxation held at SGV & Co., Damosa IT Park on December 5, 2014.
BIR and DOLE Updates – Expansion of Tax-exempt Benefits held at Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City on January 22, 2015.
Comprehensive Discussion and Workshop on Corporate ITR Preparation held at SGV & Co., Damosa IT Park on February 27, 2015
Comprehensive Seminar for Tax Agents and Practitioners held at PICPA House, Araullo St., Davao City on July 14-15, 2015.
Learning Excellence in Accounting Practices: All about Financial Statements held at Sinamay Hall, Seda Hotel Abreeza, JP Laurel Ave., Davao City on April 25-27, 2016.
Learning Excellence in Accounting Practices: The Rules of Law and Best Practices held at Sinamay Hall, Seda Hotel Abreeza, JP Laurel Ave., Davao City on April 28-29, 2016.
Learning Excellence in Accounting Practices: The Basic and the Plus Factor in Business held at Sinamay Hall, Seda Hotel Abreeza, JP Laurel Ave., Davao City on May 10-12, 2016.
Workshop on the Design and Definition of the Future State of Business Processes held at Employee Lounge, HRC Administration Bldg., Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte on May 18, 2016
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Web
Basic knowledge in HTML program
Knowledge with Accounting Software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics Navision
Passed the Civil Service Examination (Professional)
Passed the CPA Licensure Examination
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Age: 35
Height: 5’
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Filipino
REFERENCES:
1.Nelson P. Casiano
OHRM Manager
Hijo Resources Corporation
2.Louie Castrodes
General Manager
Amherst Venture Holdings
3.John Mark Villanueva
Accountant
Hijo Resources Corporation
CHARO L. ROMAGUERA
01 June 2016