Mario Reynoso Antonio Jr
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
( +971 56 105 1259
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Career Summary
Dedicated CPA with four years of experience in developing and implementing financial plans, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improves in the preparation of the Financial Statements. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies; and lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - University of Manila, Manila, Philippines - 2007-2011
Secondary Level Diploma – Paco Catholic School, Manila, Philippines - 2003 - 2007
Primary Level Diploma – Paco Catholic School, Manila, Philippines – 1996 – 2003
Work Experience
Citibank NA (Regional Operating Headquarters) - Makati, Philippines – July 2013 – Jan 2016
Assistant Manager / Financial Analyst
Working as part of a team within a fast-paced environment in a financial shared service industry dealing with finance and risk operations. Responsible for the integrity of country’s reporting process and for the reasonableness of the various financial reports. Demonstrated track record providing comprehensive financial forecasting and possess keen understanding of financial planning, accounting, and analytics.
· Submission of the country's Financial Data Load (head office financial statements) particularly in Asia Global Consumer Group (GCG) & Institutional Clients Group (ICG) on a monthly basis which includes preparation, review, and posting of Financial Adjustments using the Citi reporting systems, STAT, investigating any major variances, review on the reasonableness of the balances, and ensuring US GAAP have been properly applied in the financial reports Ensuring project meet agreed specifications, budgets and timescale.
· Significant interaction with the Country Controller/Finance and FP&A Team to provide the pertinent financial and management information reports to facilitate the needs of the Country Finance partners and serves as the primary point of contact to resolve queries and issues across all FRO processes.
· Review and validation of country's financial data handoff to highlight data integrity issues and prepares different schedules of reconciliation.
· Working closely with the other groups like Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, Ops & General Accounting and Treasury Reporting.
· Monthly preparation of Controller’s package and quarterly Cash Flow reporting.
· Excellent follow-through on issue resolution; ability to overcome challenges and respond quickly to problems or crises.
· Ensuring mapping of local country codes to reporting system structures are consistent with Citi policies.
· Improve monthly closing and reporting through process automation and standardization.
Ong Ordoñez& Associates - Makati, Philippines – July 2012 – July 2013
Audit Associate
· Obtains deep comprehension of the client’s industries and operations in order to properly assess significant and business risks.
· Perform process walkthrough and test of controls procedures.
· Execute substantive audit procedures.
· Involve in performing/reviewing tax computation.
· Annual preparation of Financial Statements.
Other Skills
· Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, finance principles, concepts, practices and demonstrate very good analytical skills.
· Proficient in MS Excel application including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with accounting and consolidation systems.
Trainings & Seminars
· Citi Accounting and Reporting.
· Accounting for Bank Products and Services.
· Accountancy Law, BOA Updates & Accreditation Requirements for CPAs.
· SEC & TAX Updates.
· Basic & Advanced Excel Training for CPAs.
Areas of Expertise
· Problem analysis and problem solving.
· Organizational skills and customer service orientation.
· Team player.
· Adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
· Initiator.
· Willingness to learn.
· Strong in data structure and processes knowledge.
Language Skills
Fluent in Tagalog & English.
Hobbies
Reading current affairs, travelling & surfing internet.
References
Available on request.
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