Susana Arrofo-Saballe, CPA

Professional Summary

Systematic Director of Finance and Audit Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in Financial & Performance Audit, General Accounting, financial planning and administration and accurate and effective risk management. Skilled at streamlining workflow procedures to enhance productivity cut costs without losing quality of services. Proven leader with a dedication to optimizing organizational objectives to further financial growth and innovation.

Work History

Office of the National Public Auditor (ONPA), Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) – Audit Supervisor, April 2019 – present

Plans, organizes, assigns duties and directs work activities of two or more audits; develops audit plans and approves audit plans developed by subordinates

Develops and alters audit plans and schedules for completion of audits within time limits; receives requests for special or emergency audits and advises the Public Auditor of plans or alter audit schedule accordingly

Confers with personnel of agencies who request that special attention be given to some activity being audited; determines how or whether such request can or should be granted, and obtains necessary background information to facilitate auditor's review

Revises audit procedures for agencies within audit responsibility; and maintains appropriate records and audit working papers to facilitate audit planning and review

Directs, or take charge of, audits where criminal misconduct appears evident, or is reported by a subordinate auditor

Prepares draft audit reports, and reviews draft audit reports and working papers submitted by subordinate auditors; verifies working papers to support conclusions and judgment of subordinate auditor

Evaluates and verifies financial records; evaluates systems, procedures and controls supporting financial records; determines if auditee is in compliance with legal requirements

Conducts entrance and exit conferences; recommends changes which will improve financial records and/or related systems, procedures or controls, or which will bring auditee into legal compliance;

Answers questions of, and works with auditee to implement recommended changes;

Conducts CFSM public projects, and CIP contracts, grant or sub-grant audits;

Examines government financial electronic data processing facilities and automated systems to evaluate security, controls and reliability; also may be required to evaluate complex EDP systems and communications networks; submits written findings to line audit staff;

Assists in training subordinate auditors

Performs other work as required

Muramoto Audio-Visual Phils.,Inc. – Accounting Manager, Financial Affairs Division, Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas, 05/2017 - 10/2017

1. Designs and upkeep efficient operation of the Company's financial and accounting information system, NetSuite;

2. Timely generates accurate financial information as aid for management decisions and strategic planning;

3. Monitors compliance with governmental reportorial requirements, permits and licenses;

4. Designs, reviews and updates accounting systems and procedures, and policies;

5. Establishes an organizational structure that is aligned with the department and Company's strategic and operational plans;

6. Trains and develops department personnel in collaboration with HRD Department;

7. Ensures that the department personnel are provided with 'tools of trade' necessary for them to carry out their respective functions;

8. Spearheads departmental budget planning for operating (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenditures in accordance with strategies and SOPs.

Medgruppe Polyclinics & Diagnostic Center, - Finance Manager

Cebu City, 02/2016 - 09/2016

1) Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

2) Forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment

3) Ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements

4) Maintains banking relationships

5) Assists in determining the company's proper capital structure

6) Manages the preparation of the company's budget

7) Reports to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances

8) Assists management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction

9)Engages in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company

10) Interprets the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities

11) Compiles key business metrics and report on them to management

12) Creates additional analyses and reports as requested by management.

Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan - Director For General Accounting . Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, 03/2014 - 05/2015

A. Direction and supervision of the Accounting staff to:

1) Improves and maintains the financial record keeping and reporting systems

2) Ensures that billing, receivables, payables, receipts and disbursements, and general ledger functions are properly accomplished.

3) Ensures that all G/L accounts are reconciles to subsidiary records m

4) Reconciles bank and investment accounts and prepare related journal entries

5) Prepares monthly closing entries and adjustments as necessary

6) Produces quarterly F/S including balance sheets, P & L and accumulative general ledger using the school's accounting software

7) Monitors Cash Flow

8) Resolves complicated accounting issues and verify unusual items

9) Conducts regular and unannounced on-the-spot audits

10) Reviews reconciliation to ensure that they are properly accomplished and verify unusual items

B. Oversees compliance to regulatory requirements, such as remittance of taxes, filing of tax forms, etc.

C. Prepares annual financial reports and Liaison with External Auditor

D. General administrative supervision of the accounting staff

E. Assists other personnel within the University on accounting and financial transactions.

F. Performs other duties assigned by the Treasurer or the president.

Alpa City Suites - Finance Manager, Mandaue City, Central Visayas. 04/2010 - 05/2011

1) Maintains all ledgers, journals, and other accounting records of the hotel in compliance with orders or regulations issued by local and national government agencies;

2) Continuous audit of all accounts, records, and transactions of the property;

3) Maintains records of authorized appropriations and the determination that all sums committed and expended are properly authorized and accounted for;

4) Maintains all subsidiary records in connection with inventories, fixed assets, etc.

5) Prepares and interprets the financial statements of the hotel;

6) Compiles, in conjunction with the President/General Manager and Department Heads, all budgets and forecasts covering all activities of the property and the maintenance of all budget control procedures;

7) Safekeeping all contracts, leases, and other legal financial records;

8) Facilitates monthly physical inventories of food, beverages (semi-monthly), materials, supplies and quarterly inventories of china, glass, linen, and silver.

9) Administers Property Company insurance functions;

10) Administers banking arrangements including drawing overdrafts and placing funds in time deposits;

11) Effective controls costs for achieving desired quality and standard of hotel operations;

12) Responsible for obtaining government approvals for foreign exchange, import licenses, and customs clearances, etc.

Chuuk State Health Care Plan - Finance Controller

Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 06/2006 - 05/2009

1) Oversees the conduct of General Accounting, Accounts Payable Processing.

2) Directs and monitors the implementation of the Standard Accounting policies of the company;

3) Develops, modifies and documents record-keeping and accounting procedures;

4) Prepares monthly financial statements and periodic financial reports with corresponding sub-schedules and analyses;

5) Monitors the accurate recording and processing of medical invoices and payments thereto and ensures the completeness of documentation of payables for payment;

6) Ensures all schedules are properly updated and adjusting entries and accruals are properly recorded;

7) Monitors daily bank balances/cash position and ensures all checks released are properly funded;

8) Makes financial analyses on Real and Nominal accounts;

9) Ensures appropriate recording of Cash Disbursement Journals, Cash Receipts and General Journal entries;

10) Prepares the consolidation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow planning

11) Reviews monthly bank statements and its reconciling items;

12) Reviews, improves and updates the company's internal control system in all areas of operations;

13) Monitors timely filing of periodic government returns, keeping updated records and schedules of such returns and ensures that payments reconcile;

14) Formulates and recommends relevant policies and procedures to improve output quality and staff performance;

15) Key contact with bank, medical coordinators, auditors and Board of Trustees;

16) Works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees on all commercial and operational issues;

18) Works together with external auditors during audit engagements;

19) Attends to other work-related tasks as may be directed by superiors.

Bureau Of Internal Revenue, Cebu City - Revenue Officer - Assessment (Tax Examiner), Cebu City, Cebu, 01/1991 - 02/2005

1) Audits tax returns, applications, and records of Government agencies and private companies for completeness and accuracy.

2) Calculates the amount of sales, excise, income, and/or other taxes due to make assessments.

3) Review information from various sources to identify potential non-filers.

4) Contacts taxpayers in writing or by telephone for a variety of reasons including to clarify assessments made against them.

5) Establishes ability to pay and collects taxes through telephone contact or enforced collection measures; negotiates payment terms.

6) Discusses and explains various tax forms, laws, and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.

7) Interprets and applies National and Local tax codes for personal, business, and corporate taxes.

Accomplishments

Stage Director, Body Shots Micronesia 2008, Nov. 9, 2008, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia

Presidential Service Awardee, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Cebu City Chapter, February 18, 2000

Ambassadress of Goodwill, one of the Philippine delegates (representing Region VII) to the RP-Japan Friendship Program for the 21st Century, held in Tokyo, Japan on July 9-August 6, 1994, a scholarship sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Department of Foreign Affairs

Fellow, scholarship grantee during the 8th Annual Cornelio Faigao Writers' Workshop Held on October 15-19, 1990, Cebu City Philippines

Most Outstanding Graduate, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Phils., 1990

University Leadership Awardee, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, 1990

Editor-in-Chief, Disclosures, Official Publication of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Cebu Chapter, Cebu, Phils., 2000-2001

Chairman, Publications Committee, PICPA-Cebu Chapter, Cebu, Phils., 2000-2001

Editor-in-Chief, FORWARD Publications, the Official Student Publication of the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Phils., 1988-1990

Editor-in-Chief, Josenian OAR, Official Student Publications of the University of San Jose-Recoletos High School Dept., USJ-R, Cebu City, 1984-1985

Additional Information

PERSONAL STRENGTHS;

- International living experience and regional exposure

- Passion for continuous learning and personal growth

- Highly motivated and driven, with strong desire to excel

- Goal - oriented individual with leadership abilities

- Proven ability to work with staff at all levels.

- Excellent skills in communication and organizing

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691-***-****

Panahsang Gardens Apartment 6

P.O. Box 1831, Kolonia, Pohnpei 96941

Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

Skills

Budgeting and finance

Report writing

Methodology implementation

Process implementation

Public speaking

Team liaison

Extremely organized

Materials preparation

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal and written communication

Strong verbal communication

Project Management

Team leadership

Staff development

Data analysis

Risk management processes and analysis

Powerful negotiator

Skilled in Quickbooks, Sage 50, Net Suite, SAP, BizBox

Team Mates Audit Software

Education

1989

University Of San Jose - Recoletos

Cebu City, Central Visayas

Bachelor of Science: Commerce - Accounting

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Awarded Most Outstanding Graduate

Recipient of Leadership Award

Recipient of Journalism Award

Editor-in-Chief, School Publication (FORWARD)

1994

University Of San Carlos

Cebu City, Cebu

LLB: Bachelor Of Laws

1985

University Of San Jose Recoletos - Basak

Cebu City, Central Visayas

High School Diploma

Recipient of Journalism Award

Graduated Class Salutatorian

Editor-in-Chief, School Publication (FORWARD)

1981

Lahug Elementary School

Cebu City, Central Visayas

Grade School

Graduated Class Valedictorian

Editor-in-Chief, School Publication (Ang Pluma)

President, Graduating Class

Certifications

Passed the Philippine CPA Licensure Examinations, May 1990

Licensed Real Estate Broker, May 1994

Career Civil Service Professional, October 1990

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