Senior Finance and Accounting Manager
Johnson Controls Inc
Total years of experience :28 years, 8 Months
Philippines (Joint Venture)
* Responsible for all aspects of finance including forecasting, budgeting, closing and
reporting.
* Lead the finance integration and implement JCI policies and practices into the organization.
Collaborate with other business and/or support departments in the deployment of strategic
business transformations or simplification programs to optimize current business and Finance
processes and tools.
* Translate business requirements into Finance strategy.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of key decisions and projects through pro-
actively advising and engaging with the general manager and all levels of the business and
line of business leadership.
* Provide business analysis and insight for decision making.
* Ensure that plan process translate into a sound Financial Plan with actions, tracking and
accountability. Ensure accurate control of business plans and performance through reviews,
set benchmarking, backlog and pre-bid reviews, cash flow analysis, receivable and
performance reviews.
* Lead the finance organization in Philippines. Build a strong finance team by assisting with
hiring, performance reviews and performance management issues for department in
accordance with HR practices and procedures.
* Ensure smooth daily operations of the team by providing support to team members, actively
managing team member's work. Build a climate that energizes team members and drives
accountability.
* Makes good judgments on Finance priorities and advise/promote optimally towards the
business leaders.
* Ensures financial reports, metrics and analysis are provided. Timey deals with any standard
and ad-hoc Finance information requests.
* Ensure accurate internal controls are in place and company policies are followed.
Responsible for application of DOA. Ensure Delegation of Authority (DOA) compliance by all
branches. Exhibit and promote the highest level of ethics on conducting and supporting
business transaction.
* Drive TWC improvement and cash-flow management. Advise on short term and long term
working capital improvements and drive process optimization leading to balanced
improvements.
Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality
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deliverables.
* In-depth analyses of risks to control further impact to company finances, enhanced systems
and track legal concerns.
* Analyzed finance operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve
efficiency.
* Ensure cash flow is sufficient for organization's operations.
* Completed 2020 external audit for limited period, limited manpower, missing/lacking
schedules and documents, and despite the various control issues and backlogs.
* Devised strategies for monitoring, evaluation and tracking finance operational achievements.
* Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of
related reports.
* Managed and led team of four departmental managers.
Oversaw operation's financial accounting, management advisory, budgeting, taxation,
reporting and internal controls for Php6B Milk subsidiary of CNPF, and Dairy and Mixes
Manufacturing and Restaurant subsidiary of CPGI.
* Drive business by providing insightful financial analysis and strongly supported fact-based
decision-making process, based on current business environment and specialist financial
knowledge.
* Managed and supported all BU revenue and expense reporting, ensuring control, accuracy,
predictability and timely delivery of figures, analysis and comments.
* Supported BU in pursuit financial targets through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial
knowledge.
* Led annual budget planning, manages budget and cost savings projects.
* Supported Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline by providing right level of financial
analysis and leadership.
* Analyzed and challenged Procurement, Supply Chain, Factory and Store performance based
on key indicators (variances, level of fixed cost, etc.) and promote culture of Return on
Invested Capital on CAPEX related topics (whenever relevant).
* Managed cash flow budgeting.
* Prepared BOD (Board of Director) presentation regarding underlying performance of business.
* Work in partnership with VP and General Manager in strategy development and
implementation by presenting value-added analysis on risks and opportunities in order to take
appreciate business decisions.
* Performed unit costing analysis per product, per channel of distribution and target guest
which includes new product development and new menu format.
* Analyzed price, volume and cost trends for store, retail, foodservice and global business.
* Analyzed product portfolio, to identify best pricing structure, prioritize resource allocation,
maximize return on investment and cost optimization analysis.
* Actively ensured compliance with laws and policies and coordinate with external auditors for
annual and interim audit.
* Organized communication with Corporate office to ensure proper recording of transactions.
* Supported enhancement and compliance of corporate business finance processes, standards
and systems.
* Maintained and documented improvements in accounting systems.
* Conducted due diligence.
* Manages restaurant business unit with 8 direct reports and 11 direct reports for milk division
and mill/mixes manufacturing company.
* Performs Ad hoc tasks occurring on Business Finance function
* Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings
deliverables.
* Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations
and strengthen controls.
* Worked with ten executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against
projected expenses.
* Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and
collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
Managed overall profitability of division and concurrent Finance Head for distributed
products.
* Contributed to 263% growth from
Assigned to handle sales operations audit of Luzon area.
* Reviewed final audit reports for six business units and participated in annual audit risks
assessments and planning.
* Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and
documentation
Led special audit projects on operations.
* Spearheaded first massive audit of fixed assets which revealed huge number of missing items.
* Handled nationwide special audits on sales operations which disclosed several discrepancies
on sales reports and collections.
* As result, almost 70% of total sales force was terminated.
* Authored first fixed asset policy for CNPF.
* Drafted first approval authority limit policy for CNPF.
Cebu Pacific Air, Pasay
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy