Ryan P. Paraguas
Certified Public Accountant
Experienced in treasury, investment operations and fund accounting with a demonstrated working proficiency in the financial services industry. Skilled in cash flow, fund management, banking, corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Treasury Manager
PNB-Mizuho Leasing and Finance Corp.
04/2020 – Present
Tasks
-Forecast cash position, related borrowing needs, and any available funds for investments.
-Oversees and ensures the availability of funds to meet operational and financial obligations of the company as well as capital investment requirements
-Advises senior management on the liquidity of the business to align with the company's short-term and long-term goals.
-Responsible to mitigate market and financial risks related to interest rate on borrowings and foreign exchange rate exposure.
-Plans and leads treasury to utilize and invest available funds to a higher income yielding investments.
-Monitors and evaluate new opportunities for bank facilities and products that will be beneficial for the business.
-Reviews and approves all treasury functions such as collections, disbursements, PDC custodianship, and fund management.
-Prepares management reports related to treasury functions.
-Maintains good relationships, communication, and interaction with various departments and with the banks.
-Maintain an oversight and ensure compliance to internal treasury and regulatory controls.
Fund Accounting Manager
ATR Asset Management, Inc.
01/2018 – 02/2020
Achievements/Tasks
-Review and validation of daily trial balance prepared by fund accountant, daily fund movement analysis across managed funds, performs price variance analysis to ensure that daily Net Asset Per Share (NAVPS) are accurately priced daily.
-Ensures all trades and transactions are accounted for accurately and communicate any discrepancies for adjustments to fund accountant in a timely manner.
-Enhanced reconciliation reports ensuring that controls and completeness are in place, adding value to the content, guides fund admin associate for effective resolution and closure of reconciling items, and leads the project of paperless reconciliation reports in accordance with corresponding policies and procedures.
-Pioneer the creation and set-up of disbursement accounting system for efficient and accurate preparation, request and approval of payment and disbursements of funds to vendors and other counterparties.
-Responsible for the review of daily cash position, disbursements requests together with the journal entries and other supporting documents, verification of payment instructions thru online banking platforms accurately and timely and accountable for the safeguard of corporate checks.
-Execution of regulatory requirements, filing and remittance of various taxes to BIR accurately and timely. Spearheaded the team for the adaptation and transition of TRAIN Law.
-Complies with company and industry policies and maintains compliance awareness.
Investment Operations Supervisor
Sun Life Financial
01/2013 – 12/2017
Achievements/Tasks
-Preparation and calculation of Net Asset Value Per Unit (NAVPU) of VUL funds, performs price validation in compliance with pricing guidelines, proper and timely recognition of corporate actions event, and ensure that all trades and transactions within funds are accurately posted and approved.
-Preparation of financial statements and assets under management (AUM) report, daily fund movement analysis across managed funds, reconciliation of holdings report and outstanding shares daily, and monthly preparation of management fees per fund.
-Preparation of investable fund report, cash management, cash flow analysis and bank reconciliation. Maintenance and monitoring of daily cash position report to establish the liquidity and cash balances for the day.
-Leads the initiation of the settlement of trades such as purchase and sale of equities, bonds, treasury notes, treasury bills and money market placements to brokers, custodian, bank counterparts and Bureau of Treasury.
-Reviews the accuracy, quality, completeness and timeliness of investment and bank settlements and transactions for the day. Management of online banking transactions daily with strictly coordination with bank counterparts.
-Successful opening of accounts and migration of fixed assets and funds to a new custody bank.
-Continuous project improvements of tasks resulting to efficiency and accuracy.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Bayer Business Services Philippines, Inc.
09/2012 – 01/2013
Achievements/Tasks
-Verifies and records PO and Non-PO invoices accurately. Manages and communicates incident reports to offshore counterparts.
-Ensures all invoice issues are logged in the workflow systems immediately and monitor updates for issues daily.
Accounts Payable Accountant
General Electric Philippines
02/2011 – 08/2012
Achievements/Tasks
-Manages and verifies AP invoices, day-to-day Account Payable processing, Inter-company booking, handles T&L transactions and custom duties and validates and initiates payments in the treasury.
-Prepares and analyzes AP reports, AP aging, and open item closure. Executes statement of account validation to ensure all invoices are paid on time.
-Initiates and drives process simplification to attain effective and efficient deliverables.
-Coordinates effectively with internal groups, business counterparts and vendors to resolve queries / issues, comply with company policies and procedures.
-Accomplishes accounts payable period close and achieves AP closing in line with business schedule.
-Championed the initiative and completion of accounts payable standard operating procedures across various ledgers
Accounts Payable Accountant
Accenture Philippines
06/2009 – 08/2010
Achievements/Tasks
-Processing supplier invoices, paying invoices and preparing vendors’ invoices reports.
-Responsible for the resolution of invoice report issues and problems, coordinates internal customers for any query and/or disputes.
-Performing ad-hoc analysis, query management, identification and resolution of service delivery issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
-Conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. Utilized organization's resources to enhance customer satisfaction. Accurate and timely payment of invoices and disbursements to suppliers and employees.
-Experienced in accounting software and online banking and securities platforms.
-Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of the organization.
-Team player, fast learner and eager to work in a diverse and competitive environment, competent to work independently with minimum supervision, initiates continuous process improvements.
-Has strong customer service and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
-Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task and possess stamina to meet critical deadlines.
EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Certified Public Accountant (10/2010- Present)
University of Luzon Yellow Belt Certified – Six Sigma (12/2015)
06/2004 – 03/2008
Motivation Letter
*****************@*****.*** 093******** Lot 43, Block 5, Phase 1, Amarilyo Crest Residences, Taytay, Rizal