Senior Financial Analyst

Adonis P. Pentinio

Columbus, IN, USA ***************@*****.*** 812-***-****

Senior Financial Analyst – Extensive 14 years of experience in accounting and finance operations within various entities in Cummins Inc. (from International Distribution, Finance Projects to Corporate Supply Chain). Proficiency in accounting (GAAP), AOP and Forecasting, balance sheet reconciliation, AR and AP management, banking and Inter-company using Oracle system. Unique ability of inspiring people and remarkable partnering with diverse group.

Summary of Qualifications

Established an exceptional partnering with business leaders by providing accurate financial data with the required business analysis that resulted to the successful AOP and monthly forecast.

Decisive business analytical approach on utilizing complex financial or transactional data that resolved major reconciliation issues and aligned general ledger presentation with internal control requirement.

Strong ability to drive accurate accounting (in accordance with GAAP), on time completion of month end closed activities and enhanced balance sheet account reconciliation that achieved 95% score on Internal Audit.

Successful transformation and deployment of Cummins North America distributors general ledger to Cummins account structure (BOLT (Oracle) Project for Cummins North America Distributors).

Demonstrated strength in the usage of Cummins chart of accounts that results to successful mapping of old general ledger structure of Cummins Cross Point, Cummins Pacific, Cummins Eastern and Western Canada from BMS system to CMI (BOLT - Oracle) account structure.

Facilitated various process mapping using multiple methodologies that creates significant positive results on the experience of external customers.

Part of Finance team who worked for the successful deployment DBU project Cummins Qatar LLC with initial revenue of 9M USD (2012), 16.5M USD (2013), 27.5M USD (2014) and 30M (2015). Started up the entity and implemented the accounting and finance operational processes in accordance with Cummins Internal Control.

Championed in leading AR function and managed the on time monthly submission of accounts receivable corporate reports. Facilitated the AR bi-monthly regular meeting with the business and corporate leader.

Efficient in handling of the vast Inter-company reconciliation for accounts receivable and accounts payable with the objective of zero variance with the call-in open statement.

Recognized for being trustworthy on managing daily cash transactions and monitors bank activities including LC’s, bank guarantees and other bank instruments.

Achieved B rating on Cummins Internal graded audit and coordinated the annual external audit with PWC for 3 years at Cummins Qatar.

Unique attitude on dealing with (Internal and External) customers issues or request by responding with valuable information within the promised time and very enthusiast on working with them beyond the customer expectation. Working with high regards on applying the Customer Support Excellence approached at all time.

Proven ability in achieving career growth advancement.

Recent Career Highlights

Reduced JV Kitting business Inter-company open goods receipts from $34M to $14M and strengthen balance sheet account reconciliation with the score of 95% internal audit.

Recognized (Wow Card from Global Business Leader - DBU Finance) for living by example of great teamwork and exemplifies team’s willingness to collectively work toward a successful deployment of our project.

In 2017, successful mentoring partnership at Mc Dowell Adult Education. Received an exceptional testimony for helping mentee to pass equivalency test and uplifting mentee’s outlooks in life.

Highly recognized of Distributor Finance team during North America BOLT project deployment for responsiveness, bringing different perspective from international distributors, and proficiency in DBU COA usage.

Professional Experiences: Inclusive Dates

Senior Financial Analyst – Cummins Inc.

Joint Venture Kitting - Global Supply Chain December 1, 2018 to January 20, 2020

Key Responsibilities:

Successfully lead annual operating plan (AOP) for Joint Venture Kitting business operation. Coordinated financial data gathering and relative business information that are vital in preparing the AOP.

Lead the monthly forecast financial data gatherings and encouraged interactive meeting with the business leaders on discussing the factors that impact the monthly movement on sales, that achieved minimal variation compared to actual.

Thoroughly utilized financial data and presented the monthly P&L results with business leaders to provide the analysis on the variation of forecast sales, gross margin %, managed expenses % (SAR) & operating profit %.

Lead the complex analysis of Inter-company Accounts Payable and Goods Open Receipts with the financial impact of more than $30M, resulted on reducing inter-company transactions from $34M to $14M balance.

Created the more comprehensive analysis of monthly purchases that drives freight cost, evaluated warehouse cost which is the main aspect of managed expense. Initiated and created the template for annual Standard Cost analysis, E&O and Inventory reserve provision. These are significant in ensuring accounting is based on GAAP and P&L represented the accurate operating income.

Managed efficiently the submission of monthly and quarterly corporate reports such as P&L by business units, regional breakdown, Segmented P&L, Inter-company sales and gross margin % movement, commentaries on balance sheet account movement (MoM or QoQ or YoY) and related purchases with the affiliates.

Lead and coordinated the critical accounts payable issues with the suppliers and CBS AP team to ensure payment on time of supplier invoices and to avoid credit account on hold.

Provide interpretation and guidance on the appropriate usage of chart of accounts.

Coached newly hired and less experience colleague.

Financial Business Analyst – Senior

DBU Capability, Envision Cummins January 2016 to November 30, 2018

Key Responsibilities:

Integrated and transformed BMS system to BOLT (Oracle) on Cummins COA account structure on general ledger and then DBU reporting platform for North America distributors including Eastern and Western Canada.

Gathered the accounting data and analyzed the system requirements, set up the expected results, facilitated the actual testing of the system and transaction flows (SIT, UAT and Production).

Facilitated the training to the North America distributors relative to the process changes, new set up in BMS, BOLT (Oracle) GL and DBU Reporting functions.

Championed in creating and maintaining the DBU Global chart of accounts SharePoint page (Cummins Internal Online site). Established and lead the practical application of Rational tools as super-user. Implemented the best practices and functions of the tools appropriate to the business-related project.

Identified key issues upon testing of BMS system, BOLT (Oracle) GL and DBU reporting. Lead the defect management and initiated the closure session to monitor the timely resolution of the defects.

Highly recognized for assisting the distributors first month end in BOLT (Oracle) system and also through infant care period which is usually one-month period. And support them on reconciliation using the new system.

Financial Accountant

Cummins Qatar LLC, PO Box 201710, Doha, Qatar January 2012 to December 2015

Key Responsibilities:

Drives on-time completion of the month-end activities and timely resolutions of reconciling items. Compiled the Balance sheet account reconciliation template before 15th of each month as required and Ensure that it is completely reviewed and signed by the approver.

Lead the Accounts Receivable function and managed Corporate AR reports such as the DBU monthly AR Top 20 past due report showing the ageing of past due, root cause analysis and provide commentaries to collect the payment, the 12 month performance in terms of Sales, Total AR, Past due, Past due percentage, Day sales outstanding. Submit the Top AR balances with the exposure of USD 10k showing the Total outstanding, past due and approved credit limits, approver and date of approval, and comments in case of over limit. Submit the Mid-month past due report with the exposure of USD 10k showing the expected Total AR, expected past due and updated past due with commentaries of specific action to collect the payment before month end.

Arranged bi-monthly AR meeting with the Leadership team about the plan, needed support and escalation to collect the past due and beat the AOP target of 10% past due.

Provides comment on the movement of BS accounts balances comparing the previous month and quarter balances vs current quarter balances with the threshold of USD 500k variance or 10% movement.

Analyzed sales, cost, gross margin for business unit such as Power Generation, Engine, Parts and Service department on a monthly period. Compared the actual with forecast. Identifies Cost factors or variation compared to forecast.

Summarized the actual SAR data and compared it to forecast and understand the movement based on the previous months figure (trending analysis). Investigate the variation and provide commentary analysis on the increase and decrease of SAR.

Supports Finance Manager to prepare monthly retail report (P&L), compared the monthly results vs forecast; Sales down to PBIT, (Sales, Cost, Margins, Margin %, Logistics Cost, Logistic cost %, SAR, SAR % and PBIT, PBIT %. Explained the reason of variation compared to forecast.

Lead and managed Accounts payable on time payment and suppliers account reconciliation. Reviewed the accounts payable ageing and submit payment proposal and released payment through cheque or bank transfer.

Cash Accountant

Cummins Middle East FZE, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE October 20, 2006 – December 2011

Key Responsibilities:

Reconciled and monitor Petty cash for Cummins Jebel Ali Fze and other 5 branches in Middle East.

Performed and prepared the template of bank reconciliation for 9 bank accounts.

Monitors the bank transactions on daily basis and coordinates with the bank all the business correspondence and bank documents or instruments like LC, bank guarantee etc.

Released the payments through checks or wire transfer. Support AP on preparing payment.

Lead the set up on online banking and automated check payments using Citibank online facilities.

Administrator of Customer Support Excellence (CSE) in Cummins Qatar

Led CSE in Cummins Qatar and conducted staff training about Customer Support Excellence.

Expertise in Customer Experience Mapping and Everything Speaks Checklist Tools.

Part of the Initial Implementation of Net Promoter System.

Educational Attainment: Inclusive Dates

Tertiary Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

University of Batangas 1999-2003

Most Proud Of:

Successful deployment of BOLT GL project to North America distributors and established DBU reporting.

Growth of Cummins Qatar and Internal graded audit of B rating.

Unique talent and ability on building customer focus relationships within colleagues and external customers.

A Youth leader in our community and effective in inspiring people or mentee.

Trainings Attended:

DBU Reporting Super-user

Business Analyst Mindset and Aspects Overview

Rational Tools Super-user

BOLT General Ledger Processes

What’s new (personal activities and hobbies):

Reading Books such as:

- “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” – By Amy Morin

-“The Power of Habit” – By Charles Duhigg

On-Road Cycling, exploring the winter sports like Ice skating, Skiing and Snowboarding.

Philosophy in life:

“Pause to evaluate your own life. Perhaps you aren’t behaving in a way that builds healthy self-worth. Examine what you can do differently in your life to bring your behavior in line with your values and your goals. Write down your definition of success and remind yourself of your definition. Everyone’s path to success is different and it’s important to recognize that your journey is unique.”

Please note: Legally allowed to work.

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