Katelyne Anne Brooks, Finance Manager

Katelyne Anne Brooks

Finance Manager

STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, BS Accountancy
Experience
10 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months

Finance Manager at STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • February 2013 to February 2016

• Prepares and analyze the consolidated financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries
• Managed, organized and directed all the financial function of STI West Negros University, Inc. (a 99% subsidiary of STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.)
o Prepares and directs the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal reports
o Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned professional staffs
o Reviews and recommends modification to accounting systems and procedures
o Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes or directs correcting entries
o Oversees and supervises the financial planning and forecasting with special emphasis on cash flow, financial ratio and reporting
o Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
o Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
o Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and solutions to business and financial problems

Finance Manager at Summit Technologies, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • May 2008 to January 2013

• Review and analyze the budget versus actual profit and loss statements per month
• Prepare and review budget, revenue expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data base, computer software systems and manual filing systems
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems
• Review and implement the Accounting procedures
• Improve the internal control for accounting transactions
• Ensure statutory compliance with the government bodies
• Interact with internal and external auditors

Junior Auditor at Baduria and Co., CPAs
  • Philippines
  • June 2005 to April 2008

• Examines and analyzes accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepares financial reports concerning operating procedures: Reviews data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures
• Inspects items in books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedure was followed in recording transactions
• Counts cash on hand, inspects notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks
• Verifies journal and ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses, and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items
• Make recommendations regarding improving operations and financial position of company
• Examine company payroll and personnel records to determine worker's compensation coverage

Education

Bachelor's degree, BS Accountancy
  • at Philippine School of Business Administration
  • May 2002

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with an average score of 2.5.

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Small Business Accounting
Business Tax
Business Planning
Bookkeeping
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Business Planning
Management skills
Bookkeeping

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant
  • Member
  • June 2011

Training and Certifications

Board of Accountancy and SEC updates (Training)
Training Institute:
Board of Accountancy and SEC updates
Date Attended:
March 2016
Duration:
8 hours

Hobbies

  • Playing badminton and jogging
    I used to play once a week and jog every morning.
  • Reading books
    I enjoyed reading books related to business, spiritual journey, sci-fi novels.