Senior Auditor
Resume:
Zenaida V. Legore, CPA
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Auditor/Partner
Remia Dayon and Associates, CPAs
** ******* ******, ******* ****, Philippines
April 01, 2016 to December 31, 2019 (3 years 9 months)
Discussed with client audit engagements, plans, program and audit proper.
Negotiated and closed contract.
Developed audit plans to evaluate the reliability of financial information, conducted evaluation of client’s internal control, supervise audit staff on engagements, managing the audit from planning to completion.
Prepared, coordinated and compiled schedules, workpapers and Audit Report drafts.
Reviewed reports of Junior Auditors, finalize and approved for submission to clients for their review and comments.
Discussed reports with clients and suggest measures to be adopted for the interest of their companies.
Finalized Audit Reports for filling of Income Tax. Submit final Audit Reports to clients.
Finance/Grants Manager
Population Services International
Varahe Road, Gordons NCD
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
April 01, 2015 to December 15, 2015 (9 months)
Developed budget and forecasts, submitted to management for review and approval and trained staff in use.
Managed and oversight all financial matters including contracts and budget of a portfolio of PSIPNG.
Working closely with the program team, serves as the financial liaison to US HQ, regional, and country office staff and other program implementing partners and donor organizations.
Reviewed of annual project grant budgets, preparation of monthly and annual project grant budget narratives, preparation of invoices and other financial reports, tracking of program expenditures, analysis of cash flow, variances to budget, ensuring compliance with PSI and donor policies and staff training.
Prepared the month end financial statements, grant spending reports, including budget projections, monthly allocation of pooled costs, review of sub grantee financial and compliance issues.
Supervised two Finance Officers, Payroll Officer, Logistics and Procurement staff.
Reviewed fixed assets sub ledger, upload for acquired for appropriate amount, account for remaining lives.
Prepared journal entries for acquisition purchase price allocation.
Reviewed capital assets additions (acquisitions and developments) for compliance with GAAP and organization capitalization policies.
Reviewed significant repairs and maintenance and parts and supplies charges as well as capitalized internal costs (labor, interest, property taxes) to confirm maximum capitalization.
Determined GAAP accounting treatment for fixed assets disposals.
Reviewed journal entries to close capital projects and place assets in service, including review of fixed assets sub ledger upload.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of fixed assets GL account and sub ledgers.
Prepared capital assets schedules for audit and external reporting requirements.
Regional Finance Officer – Visayas
Habitat for Humanity Philippines
3rd Floor, Kina Building
Subangdaku Highway, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
January 06, 2014 – February 28, 2015 (one year 2 months)
Provided leadership and supervises the HFHP two Finance staff including regular review of journal entries and revolving fund liquidation reports.
Supervised the Grants Officer who takes charge of project fund accounting (ie. generation of project fund utilization reports and analysis, admin cost allocation and overhead recovery, support in project budget preparation, project budget variance analysis, grants monitoring and compliance.
Complied with financial standards (legal and government regulations with Habitat for Humanity international standards.
Finance Controller – medica mondiale
Old Swiss Building, Old Road
Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia
July 16, 2010 - September 30, 2011 (one year 3 months)
Responsible for country’s financial operations management, logistics and administration which includes general controllership, staff training, management of treasury and budget and enforcement of internal controls.
Supervised daily financial activities which include review of cash/bank accounts, propriety of disbursements, monitoring of actual expenses against budget and the rests of the financial activities of the program sees to it that it meets all the requirements and deadlines.
Submitted regular financial statements and reports and those required by donors to Germany HQ.
Advise Country Director of all situations which have negative impact on internal controls and financial performance.
Safeguard and oversees protection of the country’s assets through enforcement of internal controls, policies and procedures.
Motivated and trained staff on policies and procedures implemented and develop training plan for finance staff career development and ensures annual performance reviews.
Coordinated with donors, auditors, government and private agencies.
Supervised three Finance Officers and a Logistic Officer.
Finance Director – Save the Children UK
Rua de Benguela 19/21, Luanda, Angola
August 16, 2009 to February 28, 2010 (7 months)
Oversee the country finance operations to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of systems and internal control.
Supported the Country Director and Senior Management Team in planning, managing, control and reporting on budgets of programs and projects.
Responsible for ensuring overall compliance with the organization accounting policies and system, manual guidelines and requirements set by the Regional Office, UK Headquarter and Donors.
Supervised and coordinates the preparation, reconciliation and submission of monthly and yearend financial information to Regional Finance.
Updated inventory control procedures and organize external and internal audits.
Assisting Country Leadership Team in the development of project proposals and contracts, multi-year plans/budgets, and personnel and facility development plans.
Chaired monthly finance meetings to review financial information, discuss current issues and agree plans of action.
Supervised three Finance Officers and a Grant Officer.
District Treasurer- Local Government Unit
District 12, Bacolod City, Philippines
December 01, 2007 – July 31, 2009 (one year 7 months)
Provided leadership in planning, directing and controlling financial matters by designing and setting financial management policies, procedures and submitting monthly financial reports to City Accountant.
Responsible for managing financial resources which includes preparing and implementing of budgets, see to it that funds are disbursed in accordance with appropriation ordinance and reviewed annual budget, all financial transactions of the village follow accounting and auditing rules, ensure that resources are used consistent with laws, rules and regulations and existing policies, safeguard resources from loss, wastage and misuse, provide reliable accurate and timely financial information and ensure economical, efficient and effective financial system.
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Finance and Administration Manager
The MENTOR INITIATIVE
(Malaria Emergency Technical and Operational Response)
Jalan Pari, #48 Lampriet
Banda Aceh, Indonesia
June 22, 2005 up to February 28, 2006 (9 months)
Supervised and direct the work of all operational, logistics, financial and administrative in Banda Aceh. Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of all program obligations in terms of financial reporting, budget management, good quality financial management and providing full expenditures reporting to Country Director and the headquarter in United Kingdom finance team at each month.
Controlled all program materials, stock warehousing and management. Handle all administrative issues, lease contracts, national employment contracts, payroll.
Supervised Finance, Admin and Logistics Officers.
Finance Officer
JJL Security Agency and Integrated Services
JD Bldg., San Patricio, Bacolod City, Philippines
January 1998 up to June 30, 2005 (7 years 6 months)
Responsible for all financial matters; including approval of disbursements and financial documents, and budget preparation.
Responsible for month end close activities which included, accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, analyses and compliance to policies and procedures.
Closed the accounting system after month and year end procedures were completed.
Prepared, review and approved monthly journal entries.
Prepared accrual journal entries of month and year end close processes.
Prepared month and year end Financial Statements, design and implement internal control systems.
Coordinated with external institutions (banks, government, donors, auditor).
Submitted yearend financial reports to management and coordinate with external auditor for yearend audit.
Responded to audit observations and implement audit recommendations.
Supervised Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk.
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Rona Cabading Manaay, CPA MBA
Director of Finance and Accounting
Plant with a Purpose
Los Angeles, Californai
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Noel Asis, CPA
Senior Director – Internal Audit
CARE International US
Atlanta, Georgia
ad009g@r.postjobfree.com
Remia Dayon, CPA
Remia Dayon and Associates
78 Gonzaga Street
Bacolod City, Philippines
ad009g@r.postjobfree.com
6412 Rockrose Trail
Fort Wort, TX 76123
Cell 817-***-****
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/legore-zenaida-cpa-66632a43/
Areas of Practice
Accounting & Month End Close:
Month End / Year End Close Cycle
Journal Entry Preparation
Deferred Revenue Calculations
Fixed Asset and Equity Roll-Forwards
Real Estate/Lease Accounting
Complex G/L Acct. Reconciliations
Notes Payable & LT Debt
A/R and A/P Reconciliations
Grants/Budget/Cash management
Financial Audit
US GAAP
Fund Accounting
Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis:
Financial Statement Preparation
Budget Preparation/Review/Report
Detailed Variance Analysis
Foreign Currency
Process Improvement:
Policies & Procedures Manuals
Review Accounting System
Internal Control evaluation
Systems Implementations:
Bookkeeping/Accounting System
Internal Control System
Audit Compliance:
Financial Audit
External Audit
Industry Lines
Public Accounting
Construction
Real Estate/Leasing
Government
International not for profit organizations
Service Based
Retail
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Software Applications
SUN
QuickBooks
German Fund Trak
SAP
Net Suite
MS Excel (Intermediate)
MS Access
Education / Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (Phils)
MBA 12 units University of St La Salle
BS (Accounting) – Colegio San Agustin Bacolod City, Philippines
Professional Summary
Accounting and finance professional with over twenty years of experience in publicly and privately held companies as well as non-profit accounting experience. Vast knowledge of different industries and various sized companies. Exceptional skills in managing month-end close processes, preparation of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, grants management and other managerial accounting tasks. Demonstrated experience on presenting senior management with accurate and timely financial statements. A result-oriented problem solver with a proven ability to manage multi tasks and effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
Principal Areas of Practice
Demonstrated expertise in Accounting operations, financial statements, audits, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, internal control implementation, grants management and compliance review and policies and procedure development.
Functional Experience & Expertise
Accounting & Month End Close
Responsible for month end close activities which included, accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, analyses and compliance to policies and procedures.
Closed the accounting system after month end and year end procedures were completed.
Prepared, reviewed and approved monthly journal entries.
Prepared accrual journal entries of month and year end close processes.
Prepared eliminating journal entries for the consolidation of financial statements.
Created deferred revenue calculations, prepaid expenses, and associated entries.
Completed fixed asset roll forwards, depreciation schedules and disposal procedures.
Completed monthly lease accounting duties including entries for deferred rent, creating lease schedules for new leases, lease payments, capital lease classifications and capital lease forecasting schedules.
Prepared complex, monthly reconciliations including cash, debt, leases, inventory, accruals, unearned revenue, and allowance accounts.
Prepared analyses on exchange rate variances and created related gain/(loss) journal entries.
Performed daily cash management procedures, weekly Cash position and month end bank reconciliations for thirty (30) bank accounts, book journal entries for their proper dispositions.
Managed Accounts Receivable/Payables and month end reconciliations.
Experienced in Public Accounting, conducting evaluation of internal control for clients, supervised Audit staff on engagements and manage the audit from planning to completion.
Installed Accounting and internal control systems for clients and coached/trained staff in use.
Conducted training in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Audit, Budgeting with clients and staff of our partner organizations.
Served as financial liaison to HQs in the US, UK and Germany.
Reconciliations and clean up of GL and its subsidiary accounts, fixed assets, trial balance, inventory and budget variances.
Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis
Prepared monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for domestic and foreign entities on a consolidated basis.
Prepared quarterly Grants Reports for submission to HQ and donors.
Prepared quarterly Grants Report for management including “actual to budget” variances. These variances were reported directly to Country Director and HQ.
Participated in monthly development meetings with management and staff information pertinent to discuss current issues and agreed plan of action.
Process Improvement
Mapping of Chart of Accounts.
Created and maintained standard operating procedures for each position occupied.
Systems Implementations
Review and evaluate Accounting and Internal control systems.
Implemented policies and procedures to safeguard organization’s resources.
Audit Compliance
Prepared coordinated and compiled all requested schedules, workpapers, and Audit Report drafts. Served as the point of contact for the Annual Audit with external auditors.
Assisted clients in filling of annual Income Tax Return.
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