Liezel Santos, Internal Auditor

Liezel Santos

Internal Auditor

Adib Al Chaa & Co. Charterted Accountants (member of Crowehorth International)

Location
Qatar
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Internal Auditor at Adib Al Chaa & Co. Charterted Accountants (member of Crowehorth International)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since May 2011

Internal Auditor assigned in La Cigale Hotel (five-star category) from May 2011 to present

Core Area of Responsibilities:

1. Works with the audit manager in the risk assessment process and development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.

2. Develop internal audit engagement procedures and work programs.

3. Conduct internal audits to the various departments and outlets of the hotel to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of its internal controls and procedures including risk management and compliance to applicable laws and regulations.

4. Ensure adequate documentation of the audit work conducted.

5. Prepare audit reports with emphasis on the objectives, scope, observations/findings, business risks/implications, and recommendations on the basis of recognized and evaluated materiality and significance of audit issues.

6. Performs follow-up procedures of the agreed action plan with the concerned department/outlet to ensure adequacy and timeliness of the remedial actions.

7. Performs ad hoc tasks as directed by the Audit Manager (for example review the working paper files of the external auditors of our company).

Regional Accountant at Civil Service Commission Regional Office 8
  • Philippines
  • January 2008 to March 2011

Core Area of Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and reconcile all accounting records, periodic financial statements, projections, and other financial reports.

2. Review and examine all financial documents (i.e., vouchers, tax remittances, and collections) to assess its accuracy, completeness, validity, and conformance to accounting and auditing rules.

3. Perform analyses on the financial performance and position of the agency.

4. Report financial information to the management and served as financial adviser/manager.

5. Handle fiscal correspondence with the internal clients, suppliers, auditors, and other external organizations.

6. A resource speaker to various trainings conducted by the employer agency.

7. Carried out other functions as directed by the management.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at St. Paul's Business School
  • March 2001

I am graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with the highest honors award - Summa Cum Laude.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
External Audit
Internal Audit
Financial accounting and reporting
Audit Standards
Microsoft Office
Finance and Audit

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Auditor
  • December 2011
The Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Member
  • December 2015

Training and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2001
Valid Until:
January 9999