ALFIE CATATMON EJANDA
Dubai
Summary
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 14 years of comprehensive experience in General Functions, Taxation, and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Skilled in leveraging financial expertise to drive strategic decision-making and enhance organizational performance. Committed to delivering precise financial insights and fostering financial excellence, with proven track record of success in diverse business environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Accountant
Taqeef Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trading LLC
Dubai
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed month-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Monitored bank transactions and managed correspondence to maintain financial integrity.
- Prepared and submitted VAT schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted intercompany reconciliations across branches to enhance accuracy.
- Maintained vendor ledger accounts and processed payments efficiently.
- Managed petty cash and updated inventory costs for accurate record-keeping.
- Reviewed and posted sales orders while monitoring customer ledger accounts.
- Produced various ad-hoc reports for management decision-making.
Senior Accountant
SICPA GSS General Trading LLC
Abu Dhabi
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed company expenditures by overseeing accounting functions and administrative tasks.
- Conducted initial reviews of expense transactions and created payment requests.
- Collaborated with vendors to validate transactions prior to system entry.
- Liaised with third-party accountants to facilitate bank payments.
- Reviewed and authorised bank payments to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly P&L and balance sheet reports for management review.
- Reconciled intercompany balances between local entities for financial accuracy.
- Oversaw payroll processes, including leave management and final settlements.
FP&A Team Lead
Schneider Electric Logistics Asia, PTE LTD
PEZA Rosario Cavite
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Led a team of 13 analysts, providing guidance and motivation to enhance performance.
- Managed stakeholder expectations within East Asia - Japan region to foster collaboration.
- Directed Zone Level reporting by consolidating submissions from countries and EAJ clusters.
- Delivered L1 and L2 analyses with commentaries for stakeholders, including Country CFOs.
- Created templates for forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Facilitated continuous collaboration with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
Finance Lead
ServPro Consolidated Inc
Cavite
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Reported directly to Chief Finance Officer, overseeing local finance operations.
- Managed execution of financial processes, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Prepared weekly Cash Flow Budget projections until month-end.
- Maintained weekly Quick Assets Report for financial tracking.
- Oversaw monthly closing process and recorded all journal vouchers in ERP system.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts monthly, posting necessary adjustments.
- Analysed financial information flow to Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reports, proposing actionable recommendations.
- Prepared Monthly Sales Dashboard with Mo-M and Yo-Y comparisons, highlighting open invoices and customer receivables.
Senior Accountant
Taqeef Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trading LLC
Abu Dhabi
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily accounting operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and efficient task execution.
- Managed month-end closing activities to maintain accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained the General Ledger Accounts and Vendor Ledger Accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted intercompany reconciliation across branches, facilitating streamlined financial processes.
- Supervised junior staff members, enhancing productivity and compliance.
- Collaborated with Sales Team on discounts and credit facilities to optimize sales strategies.
- Handled project accounting for short-term and long-term contracts, ensuring precise financial tracking.
- Produced various ad-hoc reports for management, supporting informed decision-making.
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Schneider Electric Logistics Asia, PTE LTD
PEZA Rosario Cavite
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Appointed Subject Matter Expert for intercompany margin elimination on sales and inventory in Pacific region.
- Participated in offshore training for Oracle migration testing of Project Accounting in Sydney.
- Developed Orders and Sales dashboard to measure IT Business performance against monthly targets.
- Generated high-level reports on Orders and Sales, Delta Price, and Order-to-Sale Backlog.
- Created tailored Order and Sales reports based on Business Unit requirements, including Top Customers.
- Conducted margin calculations and eliminations on intercompany accounts related to sales and inventory.
- Monitored Marketing and Communication Expense accruals and General Ledger accounts.
- Prepared and updated IT Business Profit and Loss report, including FX impact analysis.
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Winebrenner & Inigo Insurance Brokers, Inc
Makati City
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Spearheaded transformation of reconciliation process, eliminating all outstanding bank reconciliation items.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and journal adjustments to ensure accuracy.
- Managed various corporate tax schedules, including Final Tax and VAT, ensuring timely filing and remittance.
- Monitored GL for bank and tax accounts to maintain financial integrity.
- Performed system versus sub-ledger reconciliations for receivable and payable accounts.
- Collaborated with Marketing Department to identify and reverse accounts for accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw PPE monitoring and maintained lapsing schedule for asset management.
- Assisted with annual external audits and Insurance Commission audits.
Financial Assistant
General Pilipinas Life Assurance Company, Inc (GPLAC)
Makati City
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Resolved all outstanding bank reconciliation floating items, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements promptly to uphold reporting timelines.
- Collaborated with disbursement and cashiering units to clear reconciliation discrepancies.
- Created journal entries as required during reconciliation processes.
- Monitored GPIC Banking Suspense account, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Maintained organized records and documents related to bank reconciliations for easy access.
- Participated in annual external audits, SEC audits, and Insurance Commission audits.
- Executed additional functions as necessary to support goal achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Maragondon, Cavite 06.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Super-user in Microsoft Dynamics
- Familiarity with SAP Business One and Bridge 60
- Proficient in Oracle R12 applications
- Expertise in business intelligence tools: SAP BI, Oracle BI, Tableau
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Knowledge of insurance software systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel functions
- Certified Six Sigma White Belt
- Effective presentation and communication abilities
- Strong background in financial accounting principles
- Understanding of GAAP standards
- Results-driven with minimal supervision required
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Highly analytical and adaptable learner
- Collaborative team player with customer orientation
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (License No. 0133432) October 2010 Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC) Manila, Philippines
- Certified Tax Technician September 2021 Philippine Association of Certified Tax Technicians (PACTT) associated with Royal Institution Singapore (RIS)
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that all the statements written above are true and correct in the best of my knowledge and ability.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Birth date: December 13, 1989
- Civil Status: Single
- Nationality: Filipino
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Taqeef Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trading LLC
12.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Accountant
SICPA GSS General Trading LLC
06.2023 - 11.2023
FP&A Team Lead
Schneider Electric Logistics Asia, PTE LTD
03.2022 - 02.2023
Finance Lead
ServPro Consolidated Inc
02.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Accountant
Taqeef Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trading LLC
08.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Schneider Electric Logistics Asia, PTE LTD
03.2014 - 05.2017
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Winebrenner & Inigo Insurance Brokers, Inc
02.2012 - 03.2014
Financial Assistant
General Pilipinas Life Assurance Company, Inc (GPLAC)
01.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
06.2006 - 05.2010