Finance & Accounting Professional

Agustus Cesar A. Navarro

Home Address: L**B** Lancaster Residences East, Alapan 2A, Imus, Cavite 4103

Email Address: *****.*******.***@*****.***

Mobile Phone Number: + (63-906-*******

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A highly organized, detail orientated and dependable professional with the ability to apply accounting knowledge and experience to a diverse range of financial issues. A hard-working, dedicated and ambitious Accountant who possesses strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and provide direct impact on a company’s success, and have the ability to work within demanding cycles and to month-end closing deadlines. As a superb communicator I am able to get the best out of associates, and on personal level has a desire for continual professional growth.

Skills & Proficiency:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Internal Auditor for Quality Management

Licensed Life and Non-Life (VUL) Insurance Agent

IATA Certified Dangerous Goods Inspector

Professional Speaker on Finance, Accountancy, Auditing, Management and Cooperative Studies

Computer literate, with working knowledge of JDE, Quickbooks, Peachtree, Hyperion, SharePoint, SalesForce.Com and Microsoft Office

Adept with Philippine tax and labor laws, PEZA, HDMF, SSS and PhilHealth

Holder of a valid UAE, Bahraini and Philippine Driver’s License

Qualifying Examinations Passed:

Variable Unit Life Insurance Agency Examination – 70%, Philippine Insurance Commission, 2015

IATA Basic Cargo Dangerous Goods Course – 96%, IATA-Aircargo Forwarders Association of the Phils., 2006

Internal Auditor for Quality Management- Passed, Quality Assurance Services of Australia, 2002

Non-Life Insurance Agency Examination – 76%, Philippine Insurance Commission, 1996

Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination – 77%, Professional Regulation Commission, 1984

Civil Service Commission Professional Examination – 80%, Civil Service Commission, 1980

Civil Service Commission Non-Professional Examination – 83%, Civil Service Commission, 1979

National College Entrance Examination – 98%, Ministry of Education, 1977

Education:

Ma. Business Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2005-2007

Ma. Public Administration, University of the Phils, 1987-1989, US-AID/College/University Scholar

BSC Accounting, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 1977-1981, Academic Scholar, Cum Laude

Espiritu Santo Boys High School, 1973-1977, Community Recognition Award, Loyalty Medallists

Espiritu Santo Parochial School, 1966-1973, Accelerated from Grade Six to First Year High School

Advanced Studies:

64 Units Thematic Areas of Continuing Professional Development for Board of Accountancy (BOA) Accreditation, November 24 to December 16, 2015, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant

24 Units for Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Accreditation, November 24 to December 16, 2015, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant (PICPA)

Internal Auditor Trng in Quality Mngt Services- 2002, East Timor, Qlty Assurance Services Pty. Ltd.

4th Professional Management Development Course – 1996, Asian Institute of Management

Petroleum Management, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Summer 1993, CIPID Scholar

Jr Exec Trng-Supervisory Trng for Effective Administrative Management – 1992, Civil Service Com.

Awards/Citations Conferred:

Certificate of Participation-Speech Contest for Table Topics, Toastmasters International, Bahrain, Jan 2011

Certificate of Participation-Speech Contest for Evaluation, Toastmasters International, Bahrain, Jan 2011

Certificate of Appreciation – Filipino Club Bahrain, Dec 2010

Certificate of Appreciation – Embassy of the Philippines, Bahrain, Sep 2010

Certificate of Appreciation – FC Aerobics Fitness Group, Bahrain, Aug 2010

Certificate of Recognition – Filipino Club Bahrain/Philippine Embassy in Bahrain, Apr 2010

Certificate of Recognition - YLP Assistant Coordinator, Toastmasters Club, Bahrain, Aug-Sep 2009

Certificate of Appreciation – Bahrain Filipino Florist Association, Aug 2009

Certificate as Charter Member of Club 1345105 – Toastmasters Club International, Jul 2009

Certificate of Completion, Peachtree Software – Filipino Club of Bahrain, Jun 2009

Certificate of Participation, 1st Filipino Chess Tournament – FC Chess Group, Bahrain, Jun 2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Alay Lakad 2009 – Filipino Club of Bahrain, May 2009

Certificate as Charter Member of Club 1267238 – Toastmasters Club International, Jan 2009

Certificate of Recognition as Club Sponsor of Club 1267238 – Toastmasters Club International, Jan 2009

Plaque of Appreciation – Philippine School Bahrain, Nov 2007

Certificate of Participation – PICPA Qatar Chapter, Dec 2007

Certificate of Recognition – MBA Society, PUP Graduate School, Dec 2006

Certificate of Appreciation – MBA Society, PUP Graduate School, Sep 2006

Loyalty Award – being with the government for ten (10) years, Department of Energy, Jan 1994

Board No. 6 Chess Champion – NPC/OEA/PNOC/PGI Friendship Games, May 1992

Plaque of Merit – Outstanding Accounting Office – AGAP, Dec 1991

Certificate of Appreciation – Office of the President Sports Association, Dec 1988

Certificate of Recognition – Office of Energy Affairs, Dec 1988

Certificate of Leadership – Youth Civic Action Program, Polytechnic University of the Phils, Jun 1979

Professional Experiences:

Latest Position Held

Company & Address

Inclusive Dates

Chief Financial Officer

Flexo Manufacturing Co., Inc.

A. Mabini, Caloocan City

17 Oct 2016 to Present

Financial Advisor

Philam Life

Salcedo Village, Makati City

15 Nov 2015 to Present

Finance Senior Manager – Asia Pacific Business Development

Xerox Services Asia

Two E-Com, Pasay City

28 Apr 2014 to 15 Oct 2015

Chief Financial Officer

People Plus Tech, Inc. /Volenday Inc.

Ayala Avenue, Makati City

27 Jun 2011 to 25 Apr 2014

Senior Divisional Accountant

Mohammed Jalal Catering

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

11 Feb 2007 to 31 May 2011

Senior Accounting Manager

Manila International Freight Forwarders, Inc. (Hitachi)

Airport Road, Paranaque City

01 Nov 2004 to 09 Feb 2007

Senior Accountant

Al Ahlia Gulf Line Pty. Ltd.

(Coca Cola), Mezyad, Al Ain, UAE

01 Jun 2002 to 13 Oct 2004

Office Manager/Accountant

Pacific Architects & Engineers, Inc

Dili, East Timor

26 Apr 2001 to 31 May 2002

Chief Financial Officer

Jaz Cola Philippines, Inc.

Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines

01 Apr 1994 to 15 Apr 2001

Chief Accountant

Department of Energy

Makati City, Philippines

01 Mar 1981 to 31 Mar 1994

Claims Officer

Negros Navigation Co., Inc.

Pasay Road, Makati City

15 Mar 1979 to 30 Apr 1981

Concurrent Professional Experiences:

Position

Company & Address

Inclusive Dates

CPA Practitioner

AC Navarro, CPAs

Imus, Cavite

15 Nov 2015 to Present

Teacher – Financial Management and Accounting Subjects

Al Moalem Institute

Jidafs, Bahrain

15 Mar 2008 to 31 May 2011

Instructor – Bookkeeping and Accounting

Philippine Institute of CPAs, Bahrain Chapter Manama, Bahrain

01 May 2007 to 31 May 2011

Instructor – Accounting for Non-Accountants

Philippine Institute of CPAs, Dubai Chapter, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

01 Aug 2002 to 30 Sep 2004

Resource Speaker – Cooperative Fund Management, Accounting and Auditing

Philippine Federation of Credit Cooperative, Manila, Philippines

01 Mar 1991 to 25 Feb 1992

Community Service:

Position

Organization/Address

Inclusive Dates

Faithful Purser

Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus,

Tandang Sora Assembly ACN 2715

21 Feb 2016 to Present

Chancellor

Knights of Columbus, Sta. Quiteria Council 8751

12 Sep 2015 to Present

President

Filipino Club Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain

15 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2011

Treasurer

Steering Committee, Filipino Club Bahrain

15 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2011

Sponsor/Charter Member

Picpa Bahrain Toastmasters Club, Bahrain

25 Jan 2009 to 31 May 2011

Charter Member

FC Mabuhay Toastmasters Club, Bahrain

01 Jun 2009 to 31 May 2011

President

Philippine Institute of CPAs – Bahrain Chapter

Manama, Bahrain

01 Jul 2007 to 15 Jun 2008

Press Relation Officer

Philippine Institute of CPAs – Dubai Chapter

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

01 Aug 2002 to 30 Sep 2004

Council Member

Philippine Federation of Credit Cooperative

Manila, Philippines

01 Mar 1991 to 25 Feb 1992

General Job Accomplishments:

Contracts Review, Management and other Administrative Tasks

Restructured and simplified administrative support services, i.e. contracts review, staff recruitment, training, and development, tracking of requisition, purchasing, storage and movement of inventory and other company assets and introduced process improvement methods through rationalized administrative and financial systems and procedures, financial analysis and evaluation, cost control techniques, contracts administrative processes and management information systems.

Financial Administration

Analyzed financial information and prepared reports based on relevant accounting principles and best use practices shortening the record to report process to meet monthly deadlines.

Monitored and reviewed financial reports for accuracy and completeness and trained new staff on accounting policies and resolved discrepancies issues.

Interacted with internal and external auditors in completing audits and resolving accounting issues thereby saving undue costs and expenses for added tax assessments.

Developed operating budget in consultation with departmental management on program planning, administrative recommendations, and other actionable reforms and policies.

Completed loan negotiations and restructuring and working capital sourcing.

Prepared feasibility studies on retirement homes using the timeshare scheme, outright purchase and leaseback arrangements and established the company from pre-feasibility to full working operation.

Government Service

Acted as Administrator of the Oil Price Stabilization Fund and was among the initiators of the Power Conservation and Demand Management Program of the government

Initiated the cooperative movement in the Department of Energy and was voted as the youngest National Director of the Cooperative Federation representing the National Capital Region;

Played an active role in the national supervision and monitoring of non-conventional energy resource centers operated by non-governmental organizations and institutions of higher learning;

Served as Project Accountant for and in behalf of national energy projects funded by the WB, IMF, ADB, JICA, AIDAP, GTZET, US-AID and other multi lateral and multi national financial institutions.

Established DOE Cebu and Davao offices in line with programs of delivering its services closer to the public.

Examined books of accounts and fiscal reports of DOE contractors.

Insurance Underwriting

Solicited interest from various manufacturing plants and companies in the export processing zone.

Conducted a Needs Assessment Presentation for prospective clients.

Presented a Cost Benefit Analysis on the existing as against proposed insurance coverage.

Training and Lecturing

Trained staff to update and strengthen technical knowledge and capability on fund management

Lectured on alternative sources of energy in non-conventional research centers in the Philippines.

Taught on the various aspects of financial pooling under the cooperative system.

Summary of Meaningful Professional Experience:

Profession: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

(Professional License No. 60448, issued on November 1984)

(Board of Accountancy (BOA) Accreditation No. 6175, issued on 06 June 2016)

Thirty Six (36) Plus + Years of Professional Experience:

Thirteen (13) Years in Government Service;

Sixteen (16) Years in Local Private Employment; and,

Seven (7) Years in Overseas Private Employment.

Highest Government Appointment: Chief Accountant

Highest Local Private Appointment: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Highest Overseas Appointment: Senior Divisional Accountant

Company Name : Philippine American Life Insurance Co. (Philam Life)

Position : Financial Advisor

Employment Period : November 15, 2016 to Present

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Renders Financial Advisory services in relation to risk management and coverage

Maintain processes, systems and procedures based on best use practices.

Designs and Controls systems of records and prepares proposals and relevant financial reports for the client.

Provides Tax advisory services and prepares draft statements for the client.

Company Name : Xerox Services Asia

Position : Finance Sr. Manager (Asia Business Development)

Employment Period : April 28, 2014 to October 15, 2015

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a local source of knowledge on deal shaping best practices and assumptions related to Asia.

Be the focal point of control and communication on active proposals, open issues and internal approvals of opportunities in Asia.

Research and identify Asian country specific deal structure components for deal economics including country specific taxes; entity funding capabilities; currency and exchange controls; thin capitalization rules; government incentives; and, local sourcing requirements.

Integrate with global business unit sales and deal pursuit/pricing teams to develop cost models and proposals in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) and shaping favorable bid and solution proposals with clients and the Xerox Sales/Business Development team prior to their release

Participate in due diligence process, pricing discussions and negotiations with potential clients.

Company Name : People Plus Tech/Volenday Inc.

Position : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment Period : 27 Jun 2011 to 15 Apr 2014

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides operational support to the organization and supervises the finance unit

Chief financial spokesperson for the organization

Assists the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Provide support to Operations group, through information analyses (e.g. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, budget), preparation of operational data/analyses for publication to various constituents throughout the company (Management, Sales, Product Management and Operations) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions.

Assists Operations team in the Monthly Operations Review, identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and periodic analysis of operations performance.

Company Name : Mohammad Jalal Catering

Position : Senior Divisional Accountant

Employment Period : February 11, 2007 to May 31, 2011

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for Food and Beverage control, including the management of members of the accounting department.

Ensures that all transfers and deliveries are processed correctly as well as manages the monthly stocktaking of all food and beverage items within the department.

Completes variance analysis of all monthly stock and financial transactions, spot inefficiencies or poor practices and suggest ways to mitigate these and assist with the preparation of reports for Catering Services.

Provide advice and training to Catering managers, chefs and other operational staff on selling prices, improving profitability, yield management techniques, sales mix, value for money and up-selling in order to maximize revenues.

Company Name : Manila International Freight Forwarders, Inc. (Hitachi)

Position : Senior Accounting Manager

Employment Period : November 01, 2004 to February 09, 2007

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

Achieves 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; analyzing 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.

Company Name : Al Ahlia Gulfline Pvt. Ltd. (Coca-Cola)

Position : Senior Accountant

Employment Period : June 01, 2002 to October 13, 2004

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis

Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward

Prepare collateral reporting

Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.

Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories

Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls

Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts

Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability

Support and assist internal audit department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others

Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Company Name : Pacific Architects & Engineers, Inc.

Position : Office Manager cum Accountant

Employment Period : April 26, 2001 to May 31, 2002

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of pay transactions.

Supports budget and forecasting activities.

Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.

Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.

Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.

Develop and implement new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department.

Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.

Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Company Name : Jaz Cola Philippines, Inc.

Position : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment Period : April 01, 1994 to April 15, 2001

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Management

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

Oversee the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Funds Management

Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment

Use hedging to mitigate financial risks related to the interest rates on the company's borrowings, as well as on its foreign exchange positions

Assist in determining the company's proper capital structure

Arrange for equity and debt financing

Recommend appropriate dividend issuances, based on historical patterns and expected cash flows

Budgeting

Manage the preparation of the company's budget

Report on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances

Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction

Financial Analysis

Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company

Review the performance of competitors and report on key issues to management

Engage in benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement

Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities

Participate in target costing activities to create products that meets predetermined price goals

Assist in the determination of product pricing in relation to features offered and competitor pricing

Manage capital budgeting process based on constraint analysis and discounted cash flow analysis

Company Name : Department of Energy

Position : Chief Accountant

Employment Period : March 01, 1981 to March 31, 1994

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial reports in accordance with government accounting rules, regulations, policies, systems and procedures.

Implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met.

Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the resident auditor.

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all transactions

Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash. Reconcile bank and investment accounts

Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Implement policies and procedures to ensure confidential information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure all are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of

Payroll Preparation and Administration

Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner

Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans

Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time

Budget

Recommends guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and instructs the preparation of the annual budget in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Budget Division

Assist Program Directors and Project Managers with the preparation of budgets for funding applications

Project Management Accounting

Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports

Ensure accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements

Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects

Information Technology

Evaluate technologies to meet financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements.

Advise appropriate technology that meets information requirements and financial resources

Risk Management

Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure organizational risks are minimized

Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization

Negotiate with Banks for financial services as required and appropriate

Office Administration

Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the organization including property management, safety of the work environment and provision of furnishings and equipment for effective operations

Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments

Monitor all legislation and regulations on professional certification to ensure compliance

Company Name : Negros Navigation Co., Inc.

Position : Claims Officer

Employment Period : March 15, 1979 to April 30, 1981

General Responsibilities

Maintain claim files and keep the files in an organized manner and store them in a secure location where they will not get lost or misplaced and ensure that the files are able to be pulled out whenever they are needed for review or action.

Review voluminous documents relating to claims to check on the status of the file and ensure that claims have been paid out in a proper manner.

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