Audit senior
Resume:
VIANA DELIA SERRANO BAKING
***** ***** *** ****, ************, NC 28078
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION Certified Public Accountant – Philippines
Currently working to obtain certification in the US (passed 3 of 4 parts)
Employment History
Blair, Bohle, & Whitsitt, PLLC, Charlotte, NC September 2008 – present
Senior Associate (September 2008 – present)
• Participates in planning and strategizing sessions to improve efficiency at work and provide value-added services to clients.
• Participates in discussions with clients' top management regarding the results and findings of the audit performed
• Supervises and reviews the work of audit staff; with reporting function to the managers and evaluates their performance throughout the engagement.
• Conducts special services such as accounting systems review, and reviews.
• Identifies areas for improvement in our clients’ operations and internal control structure and procedures, and prepares reports thereof which were submitted to our clients’ management.
• Participates in the planning and conduct of audit of financial statements of various industries such as trading, manufacturing, real estate companies, service companies in accordance with US GAAS and US GAAP.
BDO Seidman LLP, Charlotte, NC October 2006 – September 2008
Senior Associate (October 2006-September 2008)
• Participates in planning and strategizing sessions to improve efficiency at work and provide value-added services to clients.
• Participates in discussions with clients' top management regarding the results and findings of the audit performed
• Supervises and reviews the work of audit staff; with reporting function to the managers and evaluates their performance throughout the engagement.
• Conducts special services such as accounting systems review, and reviews.
• Identifies areas for improvement in our clients’ operations and internal control structure and procedures, and prepares reports thereof which were submitted to our clients’ management.
• Participates in the planning and conduct of audit of financial statements of various industries such as trading, manufacturing, real estate companies, service companies in accordance with US GAAS and US GAAP.
December 2002 – October 2006
SGV & Co - (Philippine affiliate of Ernst & Young), Philippines
Senior Associate (September 2005 – October 2006)
• Leads and supervises the engagement team in the conduct of more complex audit engagement, including the review of initial output and the finalizing of client reports.
• Handles multiple engagements at any given time
• Participates in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Conversion projects
• Leads other special jobs (e.g. development and documentation of a Company’s Financial Reporting and Accounting System)
Associate, Audit In-charge (September 2004 – August 2005)
• Leads and supervises the engagement team in the conduct of an audit engagement, including the review of initial output and the finalizing of client reports.
Associate, Experienced Staff (September 2003 – August 2004)
• Same responsibilities with an audit staff but assigned to more complex accounts
Associate, Audit Staff (December 2002 – August 2003)
• Assists in obtaining an understanding of our clients’ business processes and internal control structure through inquiries, review of data, examination of documents and walkthrough/ testing of system and procedures, and document understanding and results of testing.
• Interviews clients’ personnel to obtain data as needed.
• Analyses clients’ accounting records, balance sheets and profit and loss statement and other financial and operation data.
• Prepares financial statements and income tax returns.
• Assists in identification of areas for improvement in our clients’ operations and internal control structure and procedures, and in preparation of reports thereof which were submitted to our clients’ management.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Manufacturing
Construction
Services - Distribution, Healthcare
Agriculture
Not for Profit
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
Dates Inclusive Description Place Conducted
August 2007 Experienced Senior Associate Training Chicago, Illinois
November 2006 Compass training Peachtree, Georgia
October 2005 IFRS Conversion and Accounting Training Makati City, Philippines
September 2005 Auditing Seminar IV Makati City, Philippines
Core Skils Training
May 2005 IFRS Conversion and Accounting for Financia Instruments Training Davao City, Philippines
October 2004 IFRS Boot Camp Davao City, Philippines
September 2004 Auditing Seminar V Makati City, Philippines
September 2003 International Accounting Standards Boot Camp Davao City, Philippines
May 2003 Core Skills Training Makati City, Philippines
February 2003 Tax Updates Davao City, Philippines
December 2002 Global Audit Methodology Training Makati City, Philippines
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
COLLEGE Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (obtained accreditation from WES equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the US)
Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines
March 2002
Magna Cum Laude
GPA 3.8
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
SGV (Philippine Affiliate of Ernst and Young) Awardee 2002
Inter-Collegiate Finance Competition 2001-4th Placer
ACCREDITATION
Certified Public Accountant – Philippines - October 2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, Word, Caseware
REFERENCES: Upon request
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