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UnionDigital BankChief Financial Officer
Dec. 2024PhilippinesKEY FUNCTION(S):
• Lead the finance tribe, overseeing Business Strategy, FP&A, Controllership, Business Services.and Finance Transformation.
• Spearhead strategic initiatives to drive growth, ensure financial stability, and maximize shareholder value.
• Implement value-oriented culture initiatives to foster a strong organizational ethos.
Pacific CrossChief Financial Officer (Thailand)
Feb. 2024 - Jun. 2024Bangkok, Bangkok City, ThailandKEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): Re-established and reinforced management controls in the financial operations of the company
Pacific CrossChief Financial Officer (Indonesia)
Mar. 2023 - May. 2023Jakarta, IndonesiaKEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): Re-established and reinforced management controls in the financial operations of the company
Pacific CrossRegional / Group Deputy CFO, Controller (Asia)
Mar. 2021 - Dec. 2024Southeast AsiaKEY FUNCTION(S): Responsible for managing the financial operations across multiple countries including the Philippines (PH), Thailand (TH), Vietnam (VN), Hong Kong (HK), Samoa (SA), and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), encompassing a total of 10 legal entities. CONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• Regional Compliance Officer - Asia (Mar - Dec 2024) • President / CEO, Worth Holdings Inc. - Philippines (Aug 2022 - Dec 2024)
• Resident Agent, Int’l Administrators Ltd ROHQ - Philippines (Aug 2022 - Present)
• Corporate Secretary - Asia (Oct 2022 - Dec 2024)
• Regional Controller - Asia (Jun 2022 - Dec 2024) • IFRS 17 Program Director - Asia (Mar 2021 - Dec 2024) KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): • Implemented regional governance functions in both Finance and Enterprise Risk Management functions, which included the development of strategic plans.
• Spearheading the group’s transition to new standards, encompassing tasks such as impact assessment, determining accounting positions, selecting vendors, establishing the target operating model, and implementing systems
Pacific CrossBoard & Oversight Committee Member (Philippines & Thailand)
Mar. 2021 - Dec. 2024Philippines, ThailandCOMMITTEE MEMBER, Corporate Governance - Thailand (Jun - Dec 2024)
BOARD MEMBER - Philippines (Aug 2023 - Jun 2024, March 2021 - April 2022)
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Corporate Governance - Philippines (Aug 2023 - Jun 2024, March 2021 - April 2022 )
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Executive - Philippines (March 2021 - April 2022 )
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Investment - Philippines (March 2021 - April 2022 )
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Related Party - Philippines (March 2021 - April 2022 ) KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): Initiated the establishment of Board governance and meeting protocols
Pacific CrossSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Philippines)
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2022PhilippinesCONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• Chief Risk Officer (Mar 2021 - Apr 2022)
• Chief Compliance Officer - Interim (May - Jun 2021)
• Chief Executive Officer - Interim (Jul - Aug 2021)
• Chairman, Fraud Management Committee
• Chairman, Risk Management Steering Committee
• Member, Claims Management Committee KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): Spearheaded nearly 60 projects, leading to significant financial improvements including a USD 15.0M accounting correction, a 20% increase in investible funds, and the identification of USD 2.0M in one-time expense savings. Additionally, these projects resulted in USD 0.3M in annual recurring savings, a reduction in reconciliation backlogs, and the stabilization of financial operations following a significant fraud incident.
AIGSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Philippines, Guam & Micronesia)
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2021Philippines, Guam & Micronesia IslandsKEY FUNCTION(S): Oversaw 8 legal entities across the Philippines, Guam, and Micronesia markets, including the shared service entities. This covered in-country processes and offshore functions in India (Controllership), Japan (Treasury), London (Investments), Australia (Actuarial), and China (Capital Management) CONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• Lead Mentor, Mentoring Circle for High Potential Employees - Asia Pacific • Member, Procurement Steering Committee - Asia Pacific
• Initiative Owner, AIG 200 Projects - Asia Pacific
• Mentor, Young Professional Employee Resource Group - India
AIGBoard Member / Executive Director / Trustee (Philippines, Guam & Micronesia)
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2021Philippines, Guam and Micronesia IslandsCONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• Chairman, Investment Committee
• Vice-Chairman, Investment Committee (2018-2019)
• Member, Risk Oversight Board Committee
• Invitee, Audit Board Committee
QBE InsuranceVice President and Chief Financial Officer, Emerging Markets - Asia Pacific (Philippines)
Mar. 2017 - Feb. 2018CONCURRENT ROLE(S): Chief Regulatory Compliance Officer KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): Re-established and reinforced management controls in the financial operations of the company
Nat Re - National Reinsurance Corporation of the PhilippinesVice President (VP) & Head, Finance and Administration
Jul. 2015 - Mar. 2017PhilippinesSAVP & HEAD, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING & CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER (Jul 2015 - Jul 2016) CONCURRENT ROLE(S): • VP & Head, Treasury (Jul to Dec 2016) • SAVP & Head, Office Services (Jan 2015 to Dec 2016)
• SAVP & Head, Collections (Nov 2015 to Jul 2016) KEY PROJECT(S): • AM Best Accreditation
• Lloyd's of London Insurance-Linked Securities
• Financial Due Diligence KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): • Spearheaded nearly 20 treasury projects, leading to a significant enhancement in the operational efficiency of the function. The benefits included a 33% improvement in receivable days & achieving a breakeven operating cash flow, following 8 years of negative flow.
• Efficiently managed operating expenses, resulting in a 20% reduction compared to the previous year.
• Directed & executed collection visits to 66 clients in under 30 days. Established a collection protocol, an escalation process, & a monitoring system, leading to the achievement of the annual target in 1 quarter.
• Directed & implemented improvements in the accounting function, resulting in a minimum annual savings of nearly $0.11m
Nat Re - National Reinsurance Corporation of the PhilippinesSenior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) & Head of IT, Office Administration and Corporate Projects
May. 2014 - Jul. 2016PhilippinesSAVP & HEAD, IT SERVICES (May 2014 to Jul 2016) CONCURRENT ROLE(S): SAVP & Head, General Services (Jan 2015 to Jul 2016) KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): • Oversaw the company’s IT infrastructure, which includes SAP, Oracle, AS 400, and other in-house developed applications. • Initiated and sponsored nearly 54 corporate projects, while overseeing more than 100 projects. These efforts led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and substantial reductions in company expenses.
• Initiated and spearheaded nearly 55 IT projects, leading to significant enhancements in the operational efficiency of the function. These efforts resulted in a minimum annual savings of USD 0.16 million
• Initiated and spearheaded nearly 52 office projects, leading to significant enhancements in the operational efficiency of the function. These efforts resulted in a minimum annual savings of USD 0.06 million.
Nat Re - National Reinsurance Corporation of the PhilippinesAssistant Vice President (AVP) & Head, Internal Audit & Compliance
Nov. 2010 - Aug. 2014PhilippinesSENIOR MANAGER & DEPUTY HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT (Nov 2010 to Jun 2012) CONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• President/CEO’s Adviser - Corporate Planning and Risk Management
• Senior Manager & Deputy Head, Comlliance (May 2011 to Jun 2012) KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S): • Led a minimum of 30 annual internal audit engagements, providing a total of 656 recommendations to operating and senior management from 2011 to 2014 to enhance their processes and operations. Of these recommendations, 72% are either in the process of being implemented or have already been implemented. These efforts resulted in a 40% optimization in the workforce, leading to nearly USD 1.10 million in annual savings.
• Established and created a Compliance unit responsible for overseeing both regulatory and internal compliance requirements of the organization. • Contributed to the Audit Committee of the Board in developing the Compliance and Governance function, resulting in a significant enhancement in corporate governance rating from 64% to 86.57%. This achievement not only marked the highest rating in the industry but also positioned the company among the top 50 publicly-listed companies in the country in 2011.
• Implemented standardization of internal audit methodology and group working papers, resulting in 400% increase in internal audit productivity
KPMGAssociate Manager, Risk Advisory / Performance & Technology
Jun. 2006 - Nov. 2010Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong KongSUPERVISING SENIOR, PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY
(Jul 2009 - Jun 2010)
SENIOR AUDITOR / ADVISOR, RISK ADVISORY SERVICES
(Nov 2008 - Jun 2009)
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, RISK ADVISORY SERVICES
(Nov 2007 - Oct 2008)
ASSOCIATE, RISK ADVISORY SERVICES
(Jun 2006 - Oct 2007) CONCURRENT ROLE(S):
• Global Preferred Assessor for Vendor Security Compliance Reviews
• National Information Security Officer
• Local IT Audit Trainer / Mentor (in support of KPMG Audit Methodology)
• Local Service Line Leader - IT Strategy and IT Project Advisory Services
• Local Group Head of Quality Management / Project Delivery KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT(S):
• Directed five audit seasons in the information risk management of one of the Philippines’ largest and most diversified conglomerates, with integrated operations spanning beverages, food, packaging, finance, fuel, oil, power, and infrastructure.
• Served as the Lead Project Manager in the inaugural implementation of the SAP Reinsurance Module in Southeast Asia for a domestic professional reinsurance firm.
• Oversaw the forensic audit, utilizing data mining and database integrity testing with IDEA data analysis software, for the world’s leading producer and marketer of high-quality fresh produce and packaged foods
San Sebastian College - Recoletos de CaviteStudent Assistant - High School Library
Oct. 2000 - Oct. 2005Cavite City, Calabarzon, Philippines
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