NIÑA BEATRIZ CASTRO

• Supports various Finance ERP and reporting applications namely Workday Financials, Dynamics GP, OneStream, Alteryx, and TM1. This includes, but is not limited to, administering, configuring, documenting, and providing end user support.
• Developed detailed documentation for system procedures, business processes, and issue management - enhancing user understanding and promoting consistent usage among team members.
• Participated in system and finance audits - provided reports and evidences, presented for system walkthroughs, and documented these through clear, concise, and thorough reports.
• Collaborated with IT help desk and other technical teams to assist in troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and providing escalated technical support when needed.

• EIS - Financials Section Head with four direct reports handling corporatewide Financial (SAP FI-CO, FM, FI-CA) and Billing (MV-90 xi, IMDVS, SAP IS-U) systems administration.
• Overseen all activities of the section to ensure quality, objectives, and targets are met. Responsible for the timely submission of progress reports/program status and regular reporting to Management.
• Monitored the compliance of direct reports to corporate policies and code of conduct. Defined and implemented initiatives relative to the team's professional development and career goals.
• Worked as a liaison across company stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of the organization. Applied consulting methods to understand the company's business processes and identify pain points as well as evolving business needs.
• Mapped client business requirements, processes, and objectives to SAP functionalities, conducted fit/gap analysis, and recommended solutions for identified pain points and business process improvements.
• Facilitated system enhancements and implemented system modifications (configuration). Prepared detailed configuration documents/functional design documents, conducted unit and integration testing, and extended assistance during quality assurance testing (QAT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities.
• Provided post go-live support, conducted user trainings, and furnished training materials/end user documents.
• Performed ticket resolution, incident management, month-end and year-end closing support; addressed day-to-day end user queries and issues.
• Facilitated the submission of yearly budget proposals, monthly variance reports and spend plans; ensured that the budget is utilized as planned and in accordance with budget policies and guidelines.
• Reported quarterly to the CFO, Financial Controller, and Budget Committee the status of departmental projects and corresponding budget utilization.
• Addressed audit findings and provided reports/submissions for various audit engagements.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Centralized Invoice Receiving and Monitoring System (CIRMS)
• Accounts Payable Monitoring System (APMS)
• Optimization and Synchronization of Software Licenses/ Maintenance Renewal
• 3-way Matching Audit Item - Activation of Tolerance Keys in LIV
• Vendor Master Data Validation, Clean-up, and Monitoring
• Enterprise Architecture - Business Blueprint for Financials (on-going)
• SAP IS-U Reconfiguration for OATS Rules 2022Edition (on-going)
• BIR EIS API Development (on-going)

• Managed the fit-out of a P7.8 million fast food restaurant chain branch. Completed critical milestones ahead of concurrent branch fit-outs, addressed red tape issues with local government agencies, and resolved disputes with several trade contractors.
• Assisted the General Manager in identifying risks associated with projects, structuring contracts to address client taxation issues, and performing cost-benefit analysis for all incoming projects to determine project prioritization.
• Developed revenue forecasts, financial budgets, and cash flow plans, for all ongoing and new projects. Ensured accuracy of financial information as well as the timely reporting of issues impacting cash management and project performance.
• Key person during the Oracle EBS implementation, providing subject matter expertise on corporate accounting process, tracking data flow, policy/system changes, and operational process improvements.
• Prepared monthly client billings in accordance with project progress and contract regulations. Increased cash flow by resolving outstanding billing issues.
• Produced documentation for projects undertaken such as prime contract agreements, subcontract agreements, progress reports, close-out documents, etc.
• Carried out Finance and Administrative functions for a new Business Unit and executed the onboarding of all team members.

• Financial Due Diligence
• Financial Modeling and Valuation
• Internal and Compliance Audit
• Feasibility Study