Internal Audit Manager
Resume:
CYPRUS BARON LAGUARDIA, CPA
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SUMMARY
Internal Audit professional with 10 years of solid experience in controls and risk assessment of various business processes. Knowledgeable with the latest audit frameworks, industry standards and regulatory requirements. Adept in usage. of advanced Audit Command Language (ACL), Microsoft Office Applications, and SAP ERP (Finance & Control, Materials Management, and Real Estate Modules). Consistent performer with a good track record, able to communicate and work effectively with people from different departments and various levels.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Contributed to business process improvements through identification of control gaps and recommendation of solutions to address exposure to risks.
Assisted in standardization and implementation of policies and procedures to be followed by the auditors in the conduct of their audit engagements.
Developed ACL Script program to automate the repetitive process of tenant reimbursable charges audit, which reduced the duration of audit fieldwork by half.
Aided in auditing the implementation of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System across all malls in the country.
TOP SKILLS
Exposed to travelling nationwide and communication with SMEs from different departments and levels during the course of audit assignments.
Multilingual (English, Filipino, Hiligaynon)
Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Visio)
ACL (Audit Command Language)
SAP – Real Estate (RE), Materials Management (MM), Financial & Control (FICO) Modules
Internal Audit/ Risk Based Auditing
Business Process Review/ Operations Audit/ Compliance Checking
Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) Audit (ISO 22301) WORK EXPERIENCES
Audit Manager 2017 May to 2020 April
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
Assisted in the preparation of annual audit plan by performing risk assessment of all the company's business units and processes.
Managed multiple process audit engagements involving different teams. Ensures that the engagements are completed on time and that the objectives are met accordingly.
Used risk-based auditing which involves evaluating a process end-to-end, identifying related risks, identifying gaps in internal control, evaluating effectiveness of controls, recommending process improvements, as well as monitoring action plans.
Conducted compliance checks against company policies, applicable standards, and government regulations.
2 P a g e
Took lead in planning, assignment, and monitoring of tenant sales audit completion of the team.
Acted as main resource person in audit engagements requiring the use of ACL for analysis of large sets of data, and simplification of repetitive audit procedures.
Handled ad-hoc projects with different objectives, as requested by Senior Management.
Identified skills and training requirement of Internal Audit team members. Assistant Audit Manager 2014 May to 2017 May
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
Actively involved in the completion of assigned process audit engagements: Prepared audit program by reviewing the process documentations prepared by the audit staff, supervised execution of audit program, reviewed results and working papers, and drafted Audit Report for review by the Audit Manager.
Reviewed different processes including revenue process, inventory process, leasing, commercial and mall operations, purchasing, and Business Continuity Management System.
Assisted Audit Manager in the finalization of tenant sales audit procedures manual as well as its cascade to the whole team.
Audit Supervisor 2011 May - 2014 May
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
Supervised new audit staff in their execution of sales audit and lease contract compliance review.
Gained experience in SAP particularly Real Estate (RE) and Finance Control (FICO) modules during performance of sales audit and lease contract compliance review of the company's tenants.
Assigned with own business process audit engagements for the company's different business units
Assisted audit officer by performing walkthroughs and documenting the processes through flowchart prepared through MS Visio. Gave inputs to the audit officer during preparation of the draft Audit Report.
Internal Auditor 2009 Aug to 2011 May
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
Conducted sales audit and lease contract compliance review of the company's various tenants ranging from different industries such as food & beverage, retail, and service.
Acted as an audit staff in various audit engagements and assisted in the execution of the approved audit program prepared by the audit officer.
Audit Associate 2008 Jun – 2009 Aug
Sison Corillo Parone (SCP) Management Consultancy
Worked with an engagement team in accomplishing audit objectives set by senior members.
Assisted in preparation of Audited Financial Statements and Reports in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and relevant tax regulations in compliance with ISA.
Performed compliance audit engagements in all Toyota Dealerships nationwide. 3 P a g e
CERTIFICATION
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) May 2008
EDUCATION
Colegio de San Juan de Letran (Manila) 2003 – 2007
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary (Iloilo City) 1999 - 2003
High School Diploma
TRAININGS ATTENDED
2018
Audit Command Language (ACL) Foundations Training ACL Asia Effective Audit Report Writing Institute of Internal Auditors Toolkit for Managerial Effectiveness (Management Devt Program) SM Human Resources 2017 - 2012
Risk Assessment and Business Process Mapping Institute of Internal Auditors Skills for the New Auditor-in-Charge
Risk Based Audit Methodology: A Practical Approach Risk Based Audit Methodology Philippine Institute of CPA Toolkit for Managerial Effectiveness
Successful Office Managers SM Human Resources
Fundamentals of Supervision
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