Alma Castaneda
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Established and results-driven Assistant Financial Controller with experience in financial governance, analysis and review. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month-and year-end closings. Dependable and skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Financial Controller
Emerson FZE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2014 - 10.2023
- Oversee in preparation of financial statements to summarize company's financial status and ensure deliverables and month end requirements are completed effectively, efficiently, and accurately on reporting timeline
- Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations, international financial reporting standards and corporation ethic's policy and procedures are followed for all financial transactions
- Prepare and joint-ownership of quarterly rolling forecast, financial planning and annual budgeting process and when possible to make financial presence available and providing key decision supports
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations review, achieving financial accuracy
- Upheld and implemented governance standards by monitoring control environment to mitigate risks
- Led audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for audit-related queries and in preparation for audits (Statutory, Integrated and Internal Control Audit) for Emerson FZE Legal Entity
- Led to close clean and timely results of statutory audit for last seven fiscal year record and drive time effort and cost savings
- Reducing delayed and penalty fees yearly of USD200,000.00 while driving team best effort
- Championed continuous process improvement and cost saving measures as one example: Reduced review level from site and business unit finance while not impacting accuracy of financials and cost savings two days for each Middle East Africa Region (160 hours) dedicated on selling and administrative review during closing
- Supervised and worked with Shared Service Team in Manila and Pune to support daily accounting functions.
Senior Accountant
Emerson FZE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Performed monthly balance sheet account reconciliation for Dubai Site.
- Reviewed balance account reconciliation schedules and provide resolution on discrepancies and items needing resolution.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Managed timely closure of statutory audits of 7 Sites under Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sites
- Guaranteed compliance of accounting activities with government regulations by performing audits.
General Ledger Specialist II
Emerson Electric Asia Ltd
Manila, Philippines
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Supervised 10 people in Middle East and Africa Team for General Ledger Operations (Cash Application, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Day to Day including Month end closing activities)
- Reviewed monthly balance sheets accounts schedule for 10 countries for Middle East and Africa region.
- Assigned as Senior Accountant Role in Dubai for 9 months under deputation and brought of one head cost savings due to transferred of tasks from headquarters to shared service (USD50,000.00 each year).
Senior Accountant
CPGC Logistics Philippines, Inc
Manila, Philippines
06.2008 - 02.2009
Finance Analyst
San Miguel Corporation
Manila, Philippines
03.2007 - 06.2008
Plant Accountant
Rizal Poultry and Livestock Association, Inc
San Mateo, Philippines
12.2002 - 12.2006
Education
MBA - Finance And Administration
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila03.1998
Skills
- Financial management
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial Auditing
- Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal control
- Project Management
- Engaging leadership style
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) proficiency
- ERP Software knowledge (SAP, Oracle, HFM and JDE)
Languages
Timeline
Assistant Financial Controller
Emerson FZE
12.2014 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant
Emerson FZE
11.2012 - 11.2014
General Ledger Specialist II
Emerson Electric Asia Ltd
02.2009 - 09.2012
Senior Accountant
CPGC Logistics Philippines, Inc
06.2008 - 02.2009
Finance Analyst
San Miguel Corporation
03.2007 - 06.2008
Plant Accountant
Rizal Poultry and Livestock Association, Inc
12.2002 - 12.2006
MBA - Finance And Administration
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
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