Danessa Deriada, CPA, CMA, Cost Estimator

Danessa Deriada, CPA, CMA

Cost Estimator

Inchcape Shipping Services

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Certified Management Accountant
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Cost Estimator at Inchcape Shipping Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2013

 Creates winning financial models for various military projects bid
 Builds the costing/pricing financial model in MS Excel to create competitive bids for contracts and projects;
 Forecasts the costs, scope and timeline involved;
 Identifies costs requirement by reading and analyzing the SOW;
 Sources costs from different departments and ensures timely review and feedback

Accountant at EMIRATES CONSULTING GROUP LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2011 to April 2013

April 2011 - Present
EMIRATES CONSULTING GROUP LLC
Dubai International Financial Center

Accountant
• Overall in charge of the accounts team, accounts receivables, accounts payables and banking
• Prepares financial statements, invoices, payment vouchers, quotations and request orders
• Prepares gratuity reports, insurance liability reconciliations, AR analysis
• Trains accountant and non-accountant staff in technical and technological capacities.
• Communicates with the Board of Directors, suppliers, service providers, clients and auditors.

Senior Internal Auditor at PEPSI COLA PRODUCTS PHILIPPINES, INC
  • Philippines
  • September 2010 to February 2011

September 2010 - February 2011
PEPSI COLA PRODUCTS PHILIPPINES, INC.
Muntinlupa City, Philippines

Senior Internal Auditor
• Executes audit engagement as planned in order to carry out the annual audit plan within reasonable time as committed.
• Identifies audit and accounting issues in order to improve the Company's operations and system of internal control, governance process and risk management.
• Organize and prepare audit reports and audit working papers in order to provide a valid and systematic documentation of the audit activity.

Auditor at SGV & Co. - a Global Member Firm of Ernst & Young
  • Philippines
  • November 2007 to August 2010

* Acts as senior associate in charge of the audit engagement and performs analysis of client's environment
* Examines and documents information processing flows.
* Identifies and communicates business risks and control weaknesses and recommends appropriate actions for such to engagement reviewers
* Assesses clients' internal control as to their design and operating effectiveness by performing test of controls
* Examines client's financial record and assesses accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management


* Performs detailed work procedures, prepares drafts of income tax returns, financial statements, audit reports and management letters for review of engagement senior associate and partner.
* Accomplish review notes of audit director, partner, quality and risk managers for the finalization of audited financial statements.

* Participates in audit engagements and other firm activities under the supervision of more experienced staff members.
* Performs walkthrough procedures of clients' significant business processes and systems as well as standard and customized audit tests of client's selected controls.
* Obtains competent evidential matter to substantiate the fairness of client's financial statements.
* Keeps the audit Senior Associate fully informed of the progress on assignments and conforms to the Firm's administrative policies and requirements and those of clients as applicable.
* Prepares schedules, summaries and reports based on audit findings.
* Assists in office functions and on special engagements.

Education

Diploma, Certified Management Accountant
  • at National Academy
  • April 2016
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at San Sebastian College Recoletos de Cavite Inc
  • March 2007

President - Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (2006-2007) Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Information Processing
Insurance
Management
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
ASSOCIATE
CLIENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Modeling

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Management Accountant (CMA US) - Part 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Public Accountant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2007
Valid Until:
January 9999