DAVID PAGUIA, CPA

Experienced Accounting & Finance Manager

Career Profile

Finance + Treasury + Credit + Audit + Budget + Planning + Quality management

Experienced and highly driven financial services professional with expertise in accounting, financial management, planning, analysis, and management reporting. Outstanding team leadership and coaching skills. Skilled in creating a collaborative team environment where everyone becomes motivated to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes and reporting methods and implementing analytical solutions. Adept in writing policies and procedures. Proficient in MS Office Applications, SAP, Xero, Vend, QuickBooks and MYOB.

Work Summary

2019 – 2020 Financial Control Manager

2015 – 2018 Accounting Manager / Managing Head

2015 – 2015 Finance Consultant

2013 – 2015 Head, Finance & Logistics / QMS Lead Auditor

2012 – 2013 Accounting Manager

2012 – 2012 Internal Audit Manager

2010 – 2013 Entrepreneur

2008 – 2009 Head, Stocks Central Team / SAP Team Lead

2005 – 2008 Head, Finance & IT

1998 – 2005 Treasury Executive

1997 – 1998 Credit & Admin Assistant

1995 – 1997 Credit Services Assistant

1994 – 1995 Sales Services Assistant

1985 – 1994 Accountant

Core Competencies and Skills

Motivated and Reliable

Internal Audit / QMS / Compliance

SAP R3 / SAP Business One / Oracle

Self-Propelled / Goal Oriented

Financial Budgeting & Forecasting

MYOB / QuickBooks / My Click

Proven Leadership Capabilities

Financial Statement & MIS Reporting

Xero / Vend

Analytical Problem Solver

Treasury & Cash Management

SCB Business Communication System

Strong Communication Skills

Inventory Management & Cost Control

Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook

Skilled in Writing Procedures

Credit Management

Photoshop / Social Media

Driven to Learn/Apply New Ideas

General Accounting

SOX 404 / ISO 9001:2008

Major Projects

Financial, Forecasting & Budgeting Models – Financial Control Manager (Mar.2019 – Apr.2020)

Business Start-up – Managing Head, JRA2 Steel Industries Inc. (Oct.2015 – Oct.2017)

Financial Policy and Procedure Manual – Consultant, Business Machines Corporation (Aug.2015 – Oct.2015)

ISO 9001:2008 Certification – QMS Lead Auditor, San Lazaro Hospital (Apr.2014 – Apr. 2015)

Job Descriptions and Work Processes Review and Documentation – Internal Audit Head, Jaro Development Corporation (Feb.2012 – May 2012)

Global SAP Implementation – SAP Team Lead, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Jun.2008 – Jun.2009)

Education & Recognitions

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Major in Accounting (Cum Laude)

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila)

Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Full State Scholar (Cum Laude)

1980 to 1984

Certified Public Accountant – Board Passer

Professional Regulation Commission

Manila, Philippines

June 1985

Best Teamwork – GSAP Closing Activities

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Makati, Philippines

July 2009

Outstanding Contribution in GSAP Implementation

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Makati, Philippines

July 2009

Outstanding Contribution in ISO 9001:2008 Certification

San Lazaro Hospital

Makati, Philippines

November 2015

Professional History

FINANCIAL CONTROL MANAGER

Xplor Investments Ltd.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Mar 2019 to Apr 2020

Xplor Investments is a boutique investment company focused on the development of high-growth consumer brands. Head quartered in Abu Dhabi, the company is affiliated with Al Masaood, one of the most respected names in the Middle East operating through 73 individual business units, spanning 18 diverse market segments. Xplor’s primary business is the acquisition of and development of promising consumer brands and to help accelerate their growth in the global market. In addition to financial gain, the firm brings individual creativeness into its maximum economic potential.

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

Manages all finance and accounting operations - Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances - Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements

Undertakes all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include financial risk management.

Oversees three bookkeeper/accountants working on three SME brands Manages all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reports. Researches technical accounting issues for compliance. Supports month-end and year-end close process. Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting Manages and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and VAT filings. Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER / MANAGING HEAD

JRA2 Steel Industries, Inc. (member, DN Group of Companies)

Cavite, Philippines

Oct 2015 to Jul 2018

Reported to: VP Operations and VP Administration; Subordinates: 1 Supervisor ; 6 office staff; 30 operators

Managed the overall operations of the business including accounting and finance, administration, payroll, recruitment, procurement, production, logistics and distribution.

Enabled the successful start-up of the business until it became fully operational commercially.

Facilitated the importation of all plant machines including their full commissioning into productive use.

Set up the accounting system and devised all necessary forms and documents.

Developed policies and procedures on accounting, security and safety, warehouse, production and all other aspects of the business.

Prepared and recommended pricing options with costing and profitability analyses and market research.

Devised sales commission schemes and discount authorization levels in consideration of their effect on profit.

Compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements including VAT, income tax and environmental laws.

Negotiated for the best deals in the procurement of raw materials, supplies and equipment, being able to save as much as 30% in most transactions.

FINANCE CONSULTANT

Business Machines Corporation

Makati City, Philippines

Aug 2015 to Oct 2015

Project based position directly reporting to the President and CFO

Analysed and evaluated all accounting and operational processes and policies practiced by all departments.

Identified control gaps and system weaknesses by evaluating existing policies and procedures and comparing against actual practices and behaviours.

Developed policies and procedures that would address the control gaps identified and improve staff performance.

Published a comprehensive Financial Policy and Procedural Manual for company-wide circulation.

HEAD, FINANCE AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

San Lazaro Hospital

Manila, Philippines

Oct 2013 to Apr 2015

Reported to: Hospital Director; Subordinates: 5 Heads and 45 staff

Managed five departments namely, Accounting, Budget, Billing & Claims, Cash Management, and Procurement.

Managed compliance with all government laws and regulations as well as State Department and Hospital directives.

Implemented PPSAS (Philippine Public Sector Accounting Standards) & UACS (Unified Account Code Structures) for new Financial Statements Presentation and Reporting.

Implemented new procedures to comply with BIR Ruling on withholding tax on professional fees of medical practitioners.

Implemented Ex-MDPS (Extended Modified Direct Payment System) to facilitate processing of payments.

Initiated upgrade of office computers and equipment for more efficient service.

Successfully executed the Quality Audit Plans as Lead Auditor and became instrumental in the Hospital's ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Efficiently compiled and finalized Annual Work Financial Plans and Operational Plans for the whole hospital.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER / INTERNAL AUDIT HEAD

Jaro Development Corporation

Cavite, Philippines

Feb 2012 to Feb 2013

Reported to: Controller; Subordinates:1 Supervisor, 1 Senior Accountant, 15 accounting staff, 3 audit staff

Managed the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial results, and compliance to government regulations. Responsible for conducting financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and consolidating monthly financial reports. Developed systems and procedures that facilitate accurate and efficient capture of financial information.

Streamlined and standardized company forms and templates as well as processes.

Collaborated with the implementation team in the full automation of Slaughter Plant operations by ensuring inclusion of the necessary controls in the internally developed JDC One System.

Developed audit plans and performed audits on finance, operations and support functions to ensure that proper controls are in place and company policies are observed.

Provided advisory services to the Sales Department in the establishment of new procedures and controls on special sales promos, incentives and other special business arrangements.

Uncovered a syndicated anomaly among collectors; a fraud committed by a van salesman; and a number of pilferage by delivery personnel - all led to either suspension, termination or filing of legal charges.

ENTREPRENEUR

Royale Business Club International, Inc. /

Happy Tweet Shirt Printing and General Merchandise

Quezon City, Philippines

Oct 2010 to Dec 2013

Joined the club as an independent distributor of wellness products and other micro-business products under a multi-level marketing plan. Silver Awardee on Sales.

Operated a small business of design printing on t-shirts and other souvenirs and giveaways such as mugs, dish plates and caps.

HEAD, STOCKS CENTRAL TEAM

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Manila, Philippines

Feb 2008 to Aug 2009

Reported to: Business Development Manager; Subordinates: 7 staff

Directed and managed a pilot team that centrally accounts, monitors and controls movements of petroleum products throughout the Philippines. Report inventory variances to the Middle East Asia Regional Management.

Led the team that was instrumental to the company's migration to the new Global SAP system; received several citations for being one of the best implementing teams. Shell Philippines was considered the Best Go Live among all Shell operating companies that implemented SAP.

Trained staff, colleagues and managers on various modules of stocks accounting and BW Reporting

Standardized and streamlined all procedures and templates used by all Shell depots in the Philippines

Conducted Depot Audits based on SOX Standards

HEAD OF FINANCE & IT

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

May 2005 – Feb 2008

Reported to: Terminal Manager; Subordinates: 6 staff

Directed and managed the stocks accounting, cashiering operations, budgeting, expense monitoring, cost recovery initiatives, payable, receivables, fixed assets and LAN/SAP System administration.

Represented Shell during monthly coordination meetings with Chevron, Petron and PDSI Managers for the joint operation of the Pandacan Oil Terminals.

Developed and implemented Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans for the depot.

Acted as focal point for SOX (Sarbanes and Oxley) Testing and Compliance for Pandacan Depot.

Key contributor for garnering the Best Depot Award for 2 consecutive years (2007 & 2008) by achieving the best financial performance among all depots in the country.

Initiated and implemented the Electronic Archiving of Documents through an independent contractor.

TREASURY EXECUTIVE

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Mar 1998 – May 2005

Reported to: Treasury Manager; Subordinates: 5

Managed the daily cash position of the Shell Companies in the Philippines ensuring that daily fund requirements are met and surplus funds are invested effectively and efficiently in accordance with company policies.

Key person in the successful implementation of the Primary Bank Project streamlining all banking operations of Shell to Standard Chartered Bank and the successful transfer of payable processing to a regional third party service provider (ATRACC Malaysia) and served as focal person during its transition and stabilization.

Achieved and sustained the Best in Class recognition by the region for zero bank reconciling items.

Complied with Central Bank documentary requirements on Foreign Exchange transactions.

Maintained good relationship with the banks and negotiated for all banking requirements of the company.

MARKETING CREDIT & ADMIN ASSISTANT

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Mar 1997 – Mar 1998

Reported to: Sales District Manager

Administered, controlled and monitored the receivable accounts of commercial and industrial customers.

Improved the DSI (Daily Sales Index) of the team from a perennial record of 45 days to 30 days, achieved within first 3 months upon assumption of the role.

Initiated and coordinated massive clean-up of accounts that gained the respect of the other marketing teams and was recognized as the sales department with the cleanest accounts.

CREDIT SERVICES ASSISTANT

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Mar 1995 – Mar 1997

Reported to: Credit Manager

Evaluated potential and existing customers and recommended appropriate credit terms.

Performed regular credit review and pursued collections of outstanding accounts.

Assisted the Credit Services Manager in the completion of the Revised Credit and Collection Manual.

Prevented unnecessary credit exposures by securing collaterals and bank guarantees from identified existing and prospective customers with high credit risks.

SALES SERVICES ASSISTANT

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Mar 1994 – Mar 1995

Reported to: Head of Finance & IT

Ensured the smooth flow of the ordering process and invoicing system through efficient, effective and accurate capture of all orders. Handled 2nd level of unresolved customer complaints.

Instrumental to the successful implementation of Motas Lopas II system by identifying and proposing control feature enhancements in the system to avoid errors in processing orders.

Authored the Procedures on Order Processing in accordance with the ISO 9002 standards.

ACCOUNTANT (4) positions

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation

Jun 1985 – Mar 1994

Started as General Accounts Clerk; quickly promoted to Sales Operator, then moved up to supervisory positions namely, Sales Orders Supervisor and Major Products Accountant.

Enhanced reports on stock variances using excel workbook linkages.

Proposed and implemented a system that systematically and automatically allocates order quantities and deliveries during the critical stock level of gas brought about by the Gulf War crisis from 1990-1991.

INFO

Name

David Paguia

Permanent Address

Imus, Cavite, Philippines

Present Address

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Phone

+971-**-***-****

Email

addl1q@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/david-paguia-68707649/

Filipino

Christian

Married

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