Jophalyn Nicolas
Prince George,Canada
Summary
Skilled Controller bringing over 17 years of experience working with diverse organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee production of accurate and timely monthly cost statements for all Sinclar Mills
- Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes
- Manage financial projects and initiatives to streamline implementation
- Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure financial control systems are in place
- Manage annual financial audit of Woodlands department
- Partner with foresters in complying with government reporting and providing cost analysis
- Mentor and coach 4 direct reports, while providing timely performance reviews
Accounting Manager
KMC Mining Corporation
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Manage cash flows, including communicating weekly forecast to leadership team
- Liaise with bank on compliance with monthly reporting requirements
- Communicate financial results on monthly operations meeting with Senior Leadership Team
- Prepare financial statements and other analysis for various stakeholders
- Craft relevant policies and procedures, while embedding sufficient controls
- Accelerated month-end closing to 5 working days
- Mapped business processes and managed joint venture accounting
- Established accounts reconciliation schedules for balance sheet account reviews.
Finance Controller
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Centre (Manila) Ltd.
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Proposed and implemented change in accounting system
- Conducted analysis in support of annual budget and monthly forecast
- Formulated business case and other ad hoc reports to rationalize decisions related to Finance and Accounting
- Performed quality management system in all areas of delivery team and identified areas with possible control weaknesses
- Improved business processes by embedding sufficient internal control procedures which lead to satisfactory internal audit findings for 3 years
- Coached and mentored direct reports and cross functional staff, including performance management and annual reviews.
Regional Finance Manager
Pilipino Cable Corporation
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Proposed and implemented cost containment initiatives which reduced some expenses by 10%
- Liaised with Finance Managers from 4 Regions and monitored that policies and procedures are working effectively
- Ensured that internal audit findings are noted and recommendations are carried out
- Prepared technical paper on proper accounting treatment of certain transactions.
Finance Consultant
San Miguel Corporation
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the development of accounting systems and processes in compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Developed accounting policies, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with accounting standards and aligned with SMC Group’s set of policies and guidelines
- Performed fund reviews and account analysis on business units.
Accounting Manager
Shopping Center Management Corporation
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Reconciled manual and automated records during the parallel run to ensure the efficient use of the accounting system
- Developed and coached direct reports, which led to the promotion of two junior staff
- Consolidated the annual budget and conduct necessary study of relevant analysis made by the other departments.
Senior Associate
SyCip, Gorres, Velayo& Co. (A Member Practice of Ernst and Young)
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Promoted to Senior Associate in less than 2 years due to the efficient handling of multiple clients during busy season
- Lead engagement teams on client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable
- Prepared client deliverables, including letters of comments to client’s management and other communications and reviews audited financial statements and income tax returns
- Shared knowledge across the team by acting as trainer for staff development.
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) -
CPA Western School of Business
Alberta01.2020
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) -
De La Salle University
Philippines07.2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy -
University of The East
Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- People Management
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Project Management
- Investment Analysis
References Available
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Personal Information
Title: CPA, MBA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Controller
Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.
08.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
KMC Mining Corporation
12.2018 - 07.2021
Finance Controller
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Centre (Manila) Ltd.
03.2015 - 04.2018
Regional Finance Manager
Pilipino Cable Corporation
12.2011 - 03.2015
Finance Consultant
San Miguel Corporation
09.2010 - 12.2011
Accounting Manager
Shopping Center Management Corporation
03.2009 - 09.2010
Senior Associate
SyCip, Gorres, Velayo& Co. (A Member Practice of Ernst and Young)
07.2008 - 03.2009
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) -
CPA Western School of Business
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) -
De La Salle University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy -
University of The East
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