Edlyn Louise Batac, CMA, CPA

§ Analyze daily cash flows and projections to maximize the use of operating funds
§ Ensure timely processing of vendor payments based on the weekly payable aging report generated from the
system
§ Execute ACH/wire transfers for taxes, payroll, and vendor bill payments
§ Preparation and processing of contractors’ weekly and monthly payroll
§ Prepare monthly reconciliation report on reimbursements and commission payments
§ Review of revenues and costs to match supporting documents for audit control
§ Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial report and their compliance with
statutory requirements
§ Coordination with the company’s dedicated bank representatives with regard to bank transfer issues and queries
§ Preparation of the company’s Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
§ Ensure accurate recording of entries in the financial books in accordance with the GAAP (Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
§ Review finance internal processes and procedures, and creates/improves and implements simplified SOPs to
increase efficiency
§ Provide assistance to internal stakeholders on treasury and payroll related queries

 Handles the inventory costing for automotive parts, tires, and power tools for various business units.
 Ensures timely and proper accounting of revenues and expenses in compliance with IFRS and company policies, and ensures GL accounts are reconciled accordingly.
 Handles the creation, depreciation reconciliation, and disposal of the Group's fixed assets.
 Assists the Finance Manager and MIS team in the finalization of accounts and preparation of accounting reports.
 Proactively coordinates and attends to issues and queries regarding inventory and proper financial reporting from internal and external stakeholders, i.e. Year End Audits
List of handled Business Units:
 Central Motors & Equipment
 Western Motors
 Eastern Motors
 Emirates Property Company
 Marjan Industrial Development
Key Accomplishments:
 Simplified and improved the process of invoice verification by analyzing and identifying the shortfalls in the system and coordinating with the IT Department in effectively rectifying and eliminating those system errors.
 Simplified and improved the marine insurance policy reporting and reconciliation through creation of a report template and through this have effectively reduced the reporting period from fifteen to nine days

 Handled the costing and pricing of new and used vehicles of the company's Motors Division.
 Checked and ensured vehicles are sold at the company's approved price structure.
 Analyzed and reconciled the monthly vehicle sales and cost reconciliation report, ensured revenues and expenses are reported/accrued in the correct period and classification in compliance with IFRS and company policies for the month end process.
 Directly reported and assisted the Division Finance Manager with vehicle sales and cost related issues and in the division's annual budgeting activities.

List of handled Business Units:
 Audi Abu Dhabi | Audi Approved Plus
 Volkswagen Abu Dhabi | Das Welt Auto
 Porsche Abu Dhabi
 Skoda Dubai
 
Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully simplified the process of creation, revaluation and retirement of vehicle fixed assets (demo/company cars) in SAP, as well as monitored the correct depreciation of these fixed assets in compliance with the company's policies.
 Efficiently checked and processed sales commissions/ incentives for all sales teams and service workshops. Successfully reduced the processing time (receipt of claims to payment) from one month to two weeks through development of SOPs and templates and proactive coordination with the business units.
 Successfully reduced the processing time of customer refunds and used car purchase payments from one week to three business days. Trained cashiers deployed to the business units on the refund claim process.
 Developed, improved, simplified, and documented and maintained a central file of SOPs for the inventory team for guidance and reference.
 Trained two Junior Accountants on inventory costing procedures and accounting standards and related company policies.

 Handled accurate and timely filing and payment of income tax and VAT returns and other statutory reports for the company and its affiliates in the Philippines through the tax bureau's electronic filing and payment system.
 Directly liaised with the tax bureau and the securities commission with regard to tax cases and rulings, statutory audits, and registrations.
 Maintained reconciled tax-related general ledger accounts and reports generated from SAP R/3 (ERP) and SAP Business Warehouse.
 Attended proactively to tax/finance related inquiries/clarifications lodged by the respective stakeholders in any of the business units of the AP Moller Maersk Group across the globe.
List of handled Business Units:
 Maersk Filipinas, Inc. as agent of Maersk Line
 Mercantile Ocean Maritime Company (Filipinas) Inc. as agent of MCC Transport Singapore and Safmarine Container Lines
 Maersk Filipinas Crewing, Inc.
 Maersk Crewing Management Services Philippines, Inc.
 DAMCO Philippines, Inc.
Key Accomplishments:
 Promoted from Tax Assistant Executive in ten months.
 Successfully filed and processed the payment of all quarterly and annual taxes of Maersk’s Philippine affiliates on time.
 Successfully liaised with the tax bureau on the modification of Maersk Line's official receipts as compliant with the local tax laws and regulations.
 Successfully liaised in the statutory registrations of MCMSPI with the tax bureau and the local government.
 Effectively reviewed and identified risks in the finance internal processes and SAP issues related to tax return preparation and filing, and created/improved and implemented simplified SOPs for risk mitigation and increase efficiency.
 Trained three Assistant Executives on the company's tax reporting procedures and standards.
 Prepared and submitted documentary requirements for statutory registrations and tax treaty (Denmark-Philippines) applications.