Haydee Chavez Garcia
Finance Professional
Singapore
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional bringing in 19 years of proven expertise in areas of audit, financial analysis and modelling, systems oversight and budget & compliance reporting. Demonstrated success as a finance business partner for key clients. Recognized as a dedicated team player with proven ability to drive and maintain consistent, accurate and legally compliant accounting structures
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
Compass Group Singapore at Google
Singapore
02.2023 - Current
- Progression: Promoted from Finance Manager to a Senior role in February 2023 due to an expanded scope of responsibilities. In addition to overseeing country financial operations, I have played a pivotal role since 2019 supporting the Regional Finance Director in managing Regional and Global Teams' finances directly related to Compass @ Google account. This dynamic role requires a high level of competence and proficiency including direct involvement in client reporting
- Establish strong financial structure and management process within Compass @ Google account
- Develop, implement and monitor financial control systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations and client requirements
- Collaborate with different stakeholders at both country and regional (APAC) levels to deliver timely, accurate and insightful commentary of client finances with utmost transparency & accountability
- Effectively manage client budgets ensuring actual performance remained within tolerable levels. Spearhead budgeting and forecasting process through development of robust and flexible financial models
- Review actual financial results against budget for variance analysis and risk reporting to functional groups
- Provide strategic guidance to management on business objectives related to finance operations
- Lead the Team during client and internal company audits ensuring consistent, seamless process and successful audit outcomes
- Review contracts, client statement of works and other legal documents from a financial perspective before sign-off proposal
- Complete month and year-end financial closings, kept records audit-ready and maintain accurate recording of accounting transactions
- Supervise the team for optimal productivity while adopting training program to educate personnel on best practices and protocols
Finance Manager
Compass Group Singapore at Google
Singapore
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Progression: Promoted to Finance Manager after 17 months as a result of an outstanding performance in managing effective financial operations for the account
Assistant Manager Finance & Administration
Compass Group Singapore at Google
Singapore
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Progression: Joined Compass @ Google account as Assistant Manager for Finance and Administration
- Handles Finance, Administration and Human Resources functions
Accounts Executive
Compass Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd [Head Office]
Singapore
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Effectively managed diverse high-end multinational clients of the business with the most challenging requirements in terms of data processing, recording and analysis
- Closely collaborated with the Operations Team to ensure compliance and delivery of client financial requirements with a synergistic approach to meet and exceed client expectations
- Oversee entire spectrum of finance functions for the assigned diverse clients, encompassing comprehensive management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions including preparation of monthly billings and full Profit & loss reconciliations
- Assisted in internal audits conducted by Group Internal Auditors
Accountant IV - Division Supervisor
City Government
City of San Fernando Pampanga
11.2006 - 08.2014
- Progression: Promoted from Accountant I to Accountant III to Accountant IV
- Highlights: Spearhead the first successful asset reconciliation of the city's records vis-a-vis physical count; Established first official Bank Reconciliation Statements of the City recognized by the Regional Commission on Audit
- Oversee a team of 5 people under the Internal Audit Division tasked to perform pre-audit functions including setting up effective internal controls in the Accounting Department
- Lead preparation of City Government's Bank Reconciliation Statements, Inventory and City Government Asset Counts
- Pre-audit of City Government's Disbursements and Cash Collections, Employees Cash Advances and Liquidations
Accountant I - Quality Auditor / Quality Management System Team Member
City Government
City of San Fernando Pampanga
03.2005 - 11.2006
- Highlights: One of the pioneers of the City Government's first application for ISO Certification from documentation to certification approval.
- Mapping of process owners' workflows, policies and procedures into a Quality Manual. Perform ISO Quality Audits
Accountant I - Assessor / Financial Analyst
City Government
City of San Fernando Pampanga
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Examiner of taxpayers' financial statements, books of accounts to properly impose correct amount of business taxes, fees and charges in the conduct of business
Education
Masters in Management - Complete Units Earned
University of The Philippines
Bachelor's Degree - Graduate | Accountancy | 1st CPA Board Passer
Systems Plus College Foundation
PhilippinesBachelor's Degree - Units Earned, Dean's Lister | Accountancy
University of The Assumption
PhilippinesSkills
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Financial Budgeting and Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Internal Audit
- Regulatory Compliance
- Asset Management - Inventory, FA, Bank Reconciliations
- KPI Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Proficient - Microsoft Navision, SAP knowledgeable
- Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Gmail
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Continuous Improvement and Change Management
- Proficient Verbal and Written English Communication
- Experienced in ISO Audit Certifications and Quality Audits
Locations
- Willing to Relocate in the United States [preference: California]
- Currently in Singapore
- Originally from the Philippines
Accomplishments
- Finance and Business Client Audit [Google] 2019 - Favorable audit findings
- Finance and Business Client Audit [Google] 2023 - Favorable audit findings
- Outstanding Scholastic Records - University of the Philippines Master's in Management
- Occupied a number of Chapter Positions of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants [PICPA] Pampanga Chapter
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, Philippines | Professional Regulation Commission - License # 0109135
- English Proficiency - IELTS GT | British Council - Score: 8.0
- English Proficiency - PTE Academic | Pearson - Score: 7.0
Languages
Filipino
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
Compass Group Singapore at Google
02.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Compass Group Singapore at Google
01.2019 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager Finance & Administration
Compass Group Singapore at Google
09.2017 - 12.2018
Accounts Executive
Compass Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd [Head Office]
03.2015 - 09.2017
Accountant IV - Division Supervisor
City Government
11.2006 - 08.2014
Accountant I - Quality Auditor / Quality Management System Team Member
City Government
03.2005 - 11.2006
Accountant I - Assessor / Financial Analyst
City Government
03.2004 - 03.2005
Masters in Management - Complete Units Earned
University of The Philippines
Bachelor's Degree - Graduate | Accountancy | 1st CPA Board Passer
Systems Plus College Foundation
Bachelor's Degree - Units Earned, Dean's Lister | Accountancy
University of The Assumption
- Certified Public Accountant, Philippines | Professional Regulation Commission - License # 0109135
- English Proficiency - IELTS GT | British Council - Score: 8.0
- English Proficiency - PTE Academic | Pearson - Score: 7.0
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