JUSTINE DOMINIQUE R. BERING

Babag II, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

Mobile: +63 9771003916

Email: [email protected]

Objective
To become a part of a growth-oriented company where I can utilize my skills and experience and mature in my profession while contributing to the Company’s welfare.
Career Profile
Justine is a Financial Analyst in LH Paragon, Inc. , a holding Company engaged in various industries in the Philillippines and also abroad. She has been assigned in the revenue and expense department of the Company as well as analyzing financial data and creating models for decision support, she is also exposed in different tax compliance in the Philippines. Before joining the Company, she is an Experienced Associate in the Financial Statement Assurance Services Practice of SGV & Co., a member firm of Ernst and Young (EY). She joined the firm in July 2016 after passing the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examinations in May 2016. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at University of San Jose- Recoletos.

She has two years of in-depth experience and exposure in industries such as Manufacturing, Rental Services and Asset Management. She has acquired a wide range of experience in substantive, controls testing, and process mapping of entities under the foregoing industries.

Professional Experience
August 2018 – Present

Position: Financial Analayst

LH Paragon, Inc.

Roles as a Financial Analyst:

§  Responsible for the day- to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.

§  Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis

§  Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed

§  Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested

§  Support Financial Planning & Analysis(FP&A) business unit analysts by being the first point of contact for issues and questions.

§  Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business leadership to drive business decision making across the company.

July 2016 – August 2018| Financial Assurance Services

Position: Experienced Associate

SyCip, Gorres, Velayo and Company (SGV & Co.)

A Member Practice of Ernst and Young Global

Roles as Experienced Associate and Field-in-Charge:

§  Participates in proper planning, scheduling and timing of work.

§  Understands and documents client’s nature of business and industry.

§  Identifies and performs understanding and walkthrough of significant classes of transactions and internal control testing.

§  Performs detailed analytical review of the financial condition and results of operations of the client.

§  Identifies issues and prepares matters for the attention of seniors and managers.

§  Assists in the conduct of independent, professional and competent examination of client’s financial statements in conformity with applicable standards.

§  Supervises and guides younger team members in performing audit procedures.

§  Participates in various trainings provided by the firm for personal and professional growth.

Industry Exposure
·         Manufacturing

o   PSi Technologies

o   Philippine Batteries Incorporated

·         Rental

o   Makati Sky Plaza Incorporated

·         Asset Management

o   Ishana Capital Limited

o   VisionGain China Opportunities Fund

o   ChinaAMC Summerbrook Fund

o   China Capital Impetus Fund

o   ADV Partners Limited

Educational Background
University of San Jose – Recoletos (2011-2015)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Marigondon National High School (2007-2011)

Professional Certification
·         Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

·         PFRS/IFRS Accredited FY2016-2017

Affiliation
Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
Trainings/ Seminars Attended
EY Canvas Launch Event Training

ASSR 201&202: Intermediate Staff Program

ASSR 101&102: Assurance Core Skills for New Staff

Reviewing Income Tax Returns and Basic Taxes

Introduction to Asset Management

Advance Asset Management Training
How to navigate EY Canvas

Understanding the business of the client

Transactions, what could go wrongs and controls

Data analysis including journal entry testing

Audit sampling

Performing analytical procedures

Introduction to EY Global Audit Methodology

Walkthrough and Test of Controls

Substantive audit procedures

Preparing corporate income tax returns

Value-added tax and expanded withholding tax

Introduction to Hedging

Performing Analytical procedure with relation to

Asset management

Preparing Financial statements of Funds

Preparing Cayman deliverables

Introduction to equity transactions

Perfroming specific procedures for equities

Other Relevant Information
Personal Information:

·         Date of Birth:  November 25, 1994

·         Gender:  Female

·         Civil Status: Single

·         Nationality: Filipino

Personal Notes:

·         Effective written and oral communication skills

·         Works with minimal supervision and has the ability to handle and coach people

·         Highly enthusiastic, self-motivated and goal oriented

·         Versatile and easily adapts to challenging demands

·         Able to multitask and withstand long hours of work

·         Fast learner and handle tasks efficiently and effectively even under pressure

·        Has strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.

·         Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.

·         Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional.

·         Has broad knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

·         Have worked using Quickbooks and SAP

Character References
·         Available upon request