CFO

Gina G. Mendoza, CPA Email address: ****.***********@*****.***

Contact No. +63-917-***-**** Address: Taguig City 1637

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-mendoza-cpa-chico40/

Summary

Results oriented Head of Finance and Accounting, bringing years of experience in managing daily operations of Treasury, AR, AP, GL, month-end closing, management and statutory reporting, ensuring controls are in place and aligned with GAAP and IFRS, while implementing process improvements to eliminate control weaknesses. With exceptional strength in producing complete, accurate and timely financial statements, with insights, analysis and recommendations for management decision-making. I identify financial risks, mitigate and find solutions. I also initiate financial planning to support business strategies and initiatives. I coordinate with different departments to manage annual budget, monitor performance indicators, highlight trend and analyse causes of unexpected variances. I am familiar with manufacturing operations, with focus on product costing, expense monitoring and pricing. Important to me is staff mentoring, leading and coaching to identify and close knowledge gaps and maximize their efficiency and effectiveness. I liaise with stakeholders and third parties like external auditors, banks, legal, BIR and other government agencies.

Expertise

oStrategic Planning and Financial Modelling

oBudgeting & Forecasting

oInternal Control, compliance & Audit Reviews

oFinance and Accounting daily operations

oRecording, month-end closing & reporting

oCollections, disbursements, investments & Loans

oCost Accounting, Transfer Pricing & Invoicing

oCapex planning, appraisal & review

oInventory management and control

oSOX, GAAP and IFRS

oFinancial policies and procedures

oTaxation & regulatory compliance

oStreamline and SAP migration

oMaster data maintenance

oManufacturing and Supply Chain

oCertified Lean Practitioner

oProject Mgmt. & Process improvement

oStaff Mentoring & Stakeholders’ Mgmt.

Work Experiences

Department Head Finance and Accounting – 1Rotary Trading Corporation (June 2022 to Feb 2023)

Lead Finance and Accounting Division with 22 staff to deliver Treasury, Billing & Collection, Accounts Payable, Mgmt & Statutory Reporting and Taxation. Minimized costs and maximized resources through strategic planning and achieved financial goals through budget analysis. Developed policies and procedures aligned with GAAP & IFRS. Participated in senior management meetings to develop strategies for corporate growth. Represented the company externally to banks, auditors, legal counsels and government agencies.

Department Head Finance and Accounting – W Group, Inc. (Nov 2021 to May 2022)

This is a temporary contract/assignment with a leasing company. Supported by 35 staff; performed the end-to-end Finance and Accounting activities including AP, AR, Credits and Collections, Treasury and Group and Statutory Financial reporting. Attended to external audit requirements for year-end and IPO migration.

Department Head Accounting, Treasury and Pricing - Isla Petroleum & Gas Corp. (Jul 2020 to Sep 2021)

Responsible for the direction and management of all Accounting activities including AR, AP, Treasury with focus on ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting and implementation of internal controls. Contributed to strategic thinking on short term and long-term Budget Planning and Actual vs. Budget analysis. Managed all Treasury functions including cash and investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash flow forecasting. Served as primary liaison person with external auditors, banks and local government units.

CFO - Total Oil Global Shared Service Centre (Sept 2017 to June 2020)

Directly reported to Paris -Group Finance Director, lead the end-to-end finance & accounting functions, including Treasury, Procurement, Legal and IT support. Prepared management and government reports. Ensured compliance with group and statutory rules through implementation and maintenance of financial policies, controls and procedures. Prepared annual budget and advised business performance against target. Managed tax compliance for withholding Tax, VAT and corporate income tax. In charge of cash management, collection and disbursements. Managed the start-up of the shared service center, including compliance with PEZA requirements. Lead the migration to the new SAP.

Pilipinas Shell Petrolem Corporation Experiences Oct 1989-March 2015 25 Years of Service (listed below)

Head Finance & Accounting - Lubricants Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation – Pandacan Manufacturing Plant (Jul 2007 to March 2015)

As member of Shell Lubricants Management Team, provided analysis and recommendations for management decision-making. Responsible for the end-to-end finance and accounting daily activities. Executed cross-functional collaboration for financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. With SAP hands-on experience, led the Team on monthly closing, analysis and group reporting processes. Owned the product cost and transfer price systems, delivering effective communication of cost drivers to Stakeholders for market offerings and negotiations. In-charge of capital expenditure, investment proposal and risk assessment. Managed the annual financial budget and plans, tracking Key Performance Indicators and providing feedback to ensure all goals are met. Accountable for internal control system, governance, audit and business assurance. Led performance measurement, participated in risk management and investigated opportunities to help achieve cost savings and efficiency. Enforced strict application of internal control procedures to prevent any risk impacting operations, P&L, statutory and legal requirements. Equipped with knowledge of SOX, GAAP, SAP, Streamline, Project Management, Master data.

Regional Finance Process Excellence Specialist, Asia Pacific

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Philippines - Jan 2005 to Jun 2007

In preparation for SAP migration worked as Finance and Accounting Subject Matter Expert to standardize financial policies and procedures across all Asia Pac countries. Ensured alignment with GAAP, IFRS and SOX compliance. Improved effectiveness of regional financial reports by implementing ESSA (eliminate, simplify, standardize and automate). Achieved 10% cost reduction on operating and capital expenditures for Asia Pac countries through financial analysis. Using LEAN tools (TIMWOOD), reduced product factory lead-time by cutting 30% of production documentation, thereby increasing customer satisfaction index by 8%.

Global Streamline Design & Deploy Specialist for Product Lifecycle

Shell London Centre, United Kingdom - Jan 2003 to Dec 2004

Worked for London Shell Centre to streamline and standardize the end-to-end product lifecycle management (PLM) global procedures. Identified, documented and implemented new PLM rules and policies to improve product introduction and withdrawal processes. Developed user-friendly product introduction and withdrawal forms, reducing data-input by 50%. Designed training programs, developed training materials and trained users to ensure smooth transition into the new PLM process.

Asia Pacific Project Manager for Product Lifecycle and Master Data

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Philippines - Jan 2001 to Dec 2002

Rationalized the lubricants product portfolio by delivering strategies to streamline the global SKU count by 30%. Improved product costs by identifying source locations with the lowest product costs matched with the lowest logistics costs to bring the product to the demand locations, coupled with the challenge to maintain inventories at set targets.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Philippines – Controller’s Department, Philippines

Fuels and LPG Sales and Stocks Accountant

Jan 1999 to Dec 2000

Fuels and LPG Sales Accountant

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

Lubricants Sales Accountant

Jan 1994 – Dec 1995

Lubricants Cost Accountant

Jan 1991 – Dec 1993

Lubricants Analyst

Oct 1989 – Dec 1990

Senior Lead Auditor - Far East Bank and Trust Company (January 1986 – September 1989)

As team leader in the Audit Department, performed audit of all bank transactions for branches and head office.

Education: De La Salle University – 1981-1985

Bachelor of Science major in Accounting; and

Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology

Professional Qualification: Certified Public Accountant, Board of Accountancy (BOA) Accredited

Competencies & Skills: Certified LEAN Practitioner,

Project Management, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Product Lifecycle and Master Data Management, SAP, Excel, Word Power Point & Visio

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