Jonathan Lachica CPA

• Created a shared data service and files, restructured data for reliable data integrity and automate the recurring process
• Apply data analytics and automation generating timely trial balance and GL closures, and in-house financial reports
• Lead overall audit activities with better-structured lead sheets, schedules, documentation, and timely preparation of FS in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and other regulatory standards
• Able to generate structured data and analytics on cost variance analysis improving productivity and resource assignment
• Improved Treasury planning and monitoring by providing interactive reports on Financing, collections, and payables
• Thru structured data, able to set KPI ratios of in-house FS in real-time improving analysis on gearing and leveraging
• Guide other departments by researching and recommending the best practice, develop templates/ forms, recommend and pilot implementation of policy and procedures
• Prepare financial models for e-commerce and manufacturing company, lead the setup of accounts and training
• Monitor, renew or apply insurances for company valued assets, TPL, and contractors ‘all-risk policy in alignment to managing risk
• TRAINING: ISO Integrated Management System (IMS) Training - ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015 AND OHSAS 18001:2007/ISO 45001:2018

• Train junior staff, restructure data and improve internal control improving cash accountability and inventory costing
• Set KPI targets in AR and AP, improve analytical results leading to the recovery of long-overdue accounts
• Conduct system audit of accounting software used and set good governance improving data and cost integrity
• Develop dashboards and actionable model to monitor NCRs, compliance, and value impact
• Develop financial models with improved analysis and investment valuation leading to successful Financing from bank
• Automate formula of FA lapsing schedule, customized templates, and increase real-time capture of FA transactions
• Distribute data entry assignments to junior staffs and create a shared template of designers’ timesheet
• Apply negotiations skills by providing financial insights to Sales Team achieving contract variations and winning clients

• Set an effective coordinated meeting with Engineers and Consultants to forward Budget variations and the new forecast
• Test 3-way matching of inventory and conduct walk-through audit leading to effective recording and documentation
• Effectively scrutinize contractor actual progress against project baseline leading to 0% rejection from Finance HQ
• Set coordinated meeting with the broker and legal team to move forward Contract Claims
• Conduct due diligence in the review of contractors ‘deployment fees and study of project documents leading to data integrity and cost savings
• Effectively vouch and reconcile Capital Asset Schedule leading to 100% Total Asset Information for handover
• Restructure data and co-author the development via MS Access creating a customized dashboard for project users
• Prepare Earn Value analysis and measure performance indices to support 100% integrity of payment certification
• Develop a checklist and data integrity criteria leading to error-free invoices and reduced time spent of return invoices

• Effectively assist finance in closing activities by reconciling accounts, report accruals, and accounting adjustments
• Timely raised to SAP related invoices and supporting docs of offshore projects and marine
• Effectively monitor in SAP cost variances of routine, non-routine, recoveries, and commitment progress
• Maintain effective data management thru ERM/One Note support system meeting ISO 9001: 2008 QMS compliance
• Create RFQ in SAP, initial appendices and maintain data integrity on tender clarifications and contract amendments
• Able to meet budget timelines by providing technical support thru analysis and market trends
• Led the division performance reporting via SAP Xcelsius Dashboard and tender and contract status
• Effectively prepare tender materials and draft contract appendices as per end-users’ requirements
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders in the review of contract requirement during evaluation and closure
• Use research, enterprise assets and analyze financial worthiness to map pre-qualified vendors for tender
• Use the reference to FIDIC in initiating and tailoring tender and contract documents & strategy
• Conduct due diligence in preparing and amending BOQ, tagging references, and proof-reading tender clauses
• Effectively submit initial risk assessment report and inputs to technical & commercial criteria evaluation
• Conduct due diligence in the preparation of Corporate Estimate & submit to Tender Committee with confidentiality
• Conduct costs and benchmarking analysis on actually utilized contract for renewal and variation strategy
• Review commitments & estimates by providing insights to financial cause & effect analysis of Contract Claims

• Effective monitoring and coordination resulting in 100% funded calls and zero bank penalties
• Timely account recording, reconciling & closing activities in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and/or local standards
• Prepare cost analyses and value proposition to the management
• Effectively manage documentation with the principal, vessel, banks, and port agent for LCs & other cargo clearances meeting vessel turnaround port call target
• Conduct client and supplier visits and communicate analytical results to management
• Able to meet local and regional budget timelines by leading financial thru improved data analysis & assumption taking
• Port-to-port analysis of revenue forecast for vessel calls, liner, tanker & cargo with clients’ database participation
• Assess sales and operation in justifying changes to target forecasts, provide analysis and market interpretation
• Participate in the policy, product and procedure review, and development
• 100% compliance with established internal control
• Provide financial insights in developing SLA, business plans, and close estimates to shipper or charterer
• Negotiate rates with the regular supplier, eliminate waste by optimizing husbandry service execution and crew movement

• Lead overall accounting and audit activities in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and/or local standards
• Prepare analytical results and narratives responses in meeting gap compliance to ISO requirements
• Co-lead with HR the implementation of balanced scorecard and KPIs across branches
• Prepare budget, forecast, and business plans for each revenue streams: Passenger, freight, trucking, and forwarding
• Effectively conduct cost and benchmark analysis of major costs drivers: fuel, container movements, truck repairs, hauling allowances increasing productivity at a minimized cost
• Analyse correlation and trends and highlight inconsistencies and assess risk for mitigation affecting sales performance
• Effectively prepare coordinate dispatch plan and mapping with the logistic team the incoming and outgoing TEUs
• Pioneered the port-to-port/roll-on-roll-off trucking and passenger bus bringing cargo and passenger together
• Review and prepare VAT & Withholding Tax, SSS/HDMF payments, and periodic reporting
• Submit timely the branches annual tax return and licenses requirements
• Prepare annual incentive review to COO based on KPI and Balanced Scorecard quantitative results
• Review and approve monthly Payroll, bonuses, commissions of sales and agency
• Maintain zero tolerance on customer service issues and optimize team crisis management awareness

• Effectively reconcile GL accounts of daily cash, cheque and securities transactions of the branch
• Timely monitor and process new applications, passbook, cards and chequebooks releases
• Maintain due diligence and analytical mind-set in closing daily bank transactions
• Display flexibility by reporting other branches for back support or frontline customer support
• Provide effective management of customer portfolio via manual or auto-renewal by providing clients with best investment options and flexibility
• Effectively provide support to internal audit meeting gap compliance and branch rating objectives