Chedelyn M. Samar, CPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL)

May 2015 to present

Corporate Auditor

• Conducted risk-based audit of financial, commercial, and operations

(including station audits) for PAL and PAL Express

• Performed consulting services for PAL and PAL Express such as business process reviews and other management requests (includes process improvements for commercial operations in the “new normal”)

• Conducted risk management workshop for PAL Express executives

• Key projects and recommendations presented to management and implemented include improved monitoring of aircraft insurance claims and clean-up of long outstanding receivable balances

• Assisted internal audit management in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to the audit committee

• Directly reporting to Manager or Vice President – Corporate Audit Department, depending on the assigned project

• Acted as team lead in the planning and execution of audit projects

• Promoted from Corporate Audit Associate in June 2017 Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co.

(A member practice of Ernst &

Young Global Limited)

November 2012 to December

2014

Assurance Associate

• Performed audit procedures and assisted in the preparation of management letters, financial statement reports and income tax returns

• Five-month experience as loan staff (Finance Shared Services- Accounts Payable Dept.) in a life insurance company

• Key clients included insurance (life and pre-need), retail, asset management, and holding companies

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Philippine Certified Public Accountant, Philippine Professional Regulation Commission, October 2012

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Santo Tomas, Cum Laude, June 2012 PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

• Basic Lean Six Sigma Bootcamp (2020)

• Process Evaluation of Review Techniques (2019)

• Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Convention (2018)

• Young Internal Auditors Summit (2018)

• Risk-based Audit Methodology (2016)

• Tools & Techniques for Internal Audit Staff (2015)

• Pre-Need and Life Insurance Industry Briefings (2013)

• International Financial Reporting Annual Updates (2013 and 2014)

• Annual Auditing and Assurance Cores Skills and Seminars (2012-2014) PERSONAL SKILLS

• Accountability – Working independently and taking full personal responsibility in all the procedures/ engagements handled

• Drive and Resilience – Demonstrating enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work especially when handling multiple projects and administrative work

• Building Relationships – Building trust and good rapport with the audit team and clients while still maintaining independence and confidentiality

CONTACT DETAILS

• The Manila Residences Tower 2, Taft Ave., Malate, Manila, Philippines

• adgqvs@r.postjobfree.com

• 091********

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