Edward Dan Dree H. Manalad

EDWARD DAN DREE H. MANALAD- 393 Guido 3 Maypajo Caloocan| Manila, PH|- CONSULTANT | FINANCE SPECIALIST | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER Knowledgeable leader with a proven record of administrative quality, financial expertise, and achievement; instrumental in creating an environment of quality control process improvements that result in compliance, profitability, and growth. ♦ Dedicated financial professional with more than 5 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance and a thorough understanding of audit procedures. ♦ Audit and gauge the effectiveness of corporate policies, procedures, and standards by which an organization’s financial, operational, and informational processes are managed; view and approach processes from a broad perspective, as they pertain to the organization’s strategic position. ♦ Strong knowledge of day-to-day objectives in providing financial status and projections using the principles, practices, and procedures of accounting, financial records, and transactions; analyse statistical/financial data and interpret information with an eye for detail using excellent analytical/organizational skills. ♦ Bottom-line, results-oriented operations and business manager with a thorough understanding of the complexity of international business operations and broad knowledge of corporate structure, compliance issues, and strategy. ♦ Interact amicably with all levels of management and staff regarding operations, productivity, and performance gains; openly promote a winning attitude and foster transparent accountability while consistently exceeding performance goals and expectations. − Regulatory Compliance ♦ − Proficient with computers, MS Office Suite, data mining, and financial analysis Exhibit tenacity and creativity in problem solving with a proven record of innovating profitable solutions to complex business problems; able to take charge, set objectives, and drive results that bring financial gains. ♦ Driven, self-motivated, highly energized, and recognized the ability to translate corporate vision and mission into national and international strategies that consistently exceed financial and organizational targets. − Risk & Financial Management − Finance & Accounting − IT Risk Assessments & Controls − Profitability Analysis − Strategic Planning − Operations Management − Process Improvements − Business Development − Large-Scale Project Leadership − Best Practice & Benchmarking − Business Analysis − Cross-Functional Team Leadership − Staff Development & Relations Willing to relocate | Willing to travel | Preparing for the CMA exam in 2020 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MARINE BENEFITS INC., MANILA, PH 2016 to Present Financial Controller & Compliance Officer - Reported to the CEO, COO, & President and managed the reporting, accounting, and finance functions including preparation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures, for this Norwegian-based health insurance company that had 50 full-time employees and a U.S.D. of $20M in net sales. Key Highlights ♦ Prepared budgets, statements, and financial reporting including month-end close, invoicing and payments, fixed assets, auditing and documenting financial transactions, analysing and reconciling accounts, ad hoc reporting, and support for annual financial audits. ♦ Supervised the finance department and implemented new IT systems to replace largely manual procedures of accounting and financial reporting. ♦ Maintained oversight of all internal and compliance controls (both financial and administrative), and for all coordination with external auditors; developed, implemented, continuously monitored and improved internal control measures. ♦ Instrumental in the development of Key Performance Indicators; developed monthly Management Information Report that provided meaningful analyses of relevant accounts and KPIs. ♦ Improved the accuracy of budget forecasts; identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are highlighted. Worked as part of a multi-site/multi-culture organization. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, MIAMI, FL 2014 to 2016 Finance Specialist - Manage the financial activities of the company, including supervising accounts payable, collecting accounts receivable, maintaining records of business transactions, balancing ledgers and reconciling accounts, preparation of monthly financial reports and financial projection models. Key Highlights ♦ Conduct financial statement analyses, including historical trending and variance analysis; run monthly account close with responsibility for cash management and banking relationships. ♦ Developed new quality standards for better quality performance and reliability, and reduced operational costs by 10% within two years by reducing shipping and inventory costs. ♦ Implemented a seasonal merchandise planning process that helped achieve fast inventory turnover rates and the lowest markdown rates, effectively producing a 15% reduction in inventory over the prior year. ♦ Branched into consulting and development of Internet-based business strategies for third parties; actively participate in business development, competition, market analysis, marketing strategies, customer relations, and team development. CROWE HORWATH, MANILA, PH 2012 to 2014 Consultant - prepare, reconcile, analyse, interpret, store and communicate the implications of financial statements to the board members. Key Highlights ♦ Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts. ♦ Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting. ♦ Generated financial statements and facilitated account-closing procedures each month. ♦ Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy