Joanna Marie Centino
CPA, CLSSYB
Hamburg
Summary
Results-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA, Philippines) with over six years of experience in financial services, audit, and project management. Skilled in leading cross-functional projects and collaborating effectively with senior leadership. Proven ability to excel in both public accounting (PwC network firm) and private industry environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant - Financial Services
BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the Global Executive Team on cross-functional projects impacting both local and global networks.
- Worked closely with senior leadership, including the Head of Global Financial Services (FS) and Business Development Director, to achieve strategic objectives.
- Fostered communication and collaboration with leaders and colleagues from member firms across the globe.
Senior Associate - IT Assurance Services
PwC Philippines - Isla Lipana & Co.
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Started as an associate in July, Joanna is fast-tracked into taking on Team Lead roles after probationary period, and promoted to Senior Associate after a year of tenure
- For over a year, she has performed the following duties: Assist managers in the conduct and documentation of IT Survey meetings involving understanding of the entity's IT environment including their cybersecurity controls and how these affect financial reporting
- Prepares time budget, conducts team briefing, and scheduling with client personnel, and any other planning activities as may be assigned
- Performs full ITGC Testing for Access Management, Computer Operations, Change Management, Program Development, and Applications Control Testing for PCAOB, SOX, JSOX and multinational clients
- Had meaningful exposure in manufacturing, telecommunications, logistics, financial technology, and hospital and healthcare
- Performs platform and application reviews involving various IT Dependencies like Interface, Calculations, System-Generated Reports, Automated Controls, and Security in various ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and JD Edwards, among others
- Coordinate and correspond with more senior level client staff during fieldwork and in other instances as may be appropriate to resolve issues, manage expectations, and maintain client relations
- Manage team members and engagement concerns on the field
- Performs audit tests using Computer-Assisted Auditing Tools for Data Analytics like ACL.
Internal Auditor
Hino Motors Philippines Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2021
- An ISO Trained Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, Joanna performed operational and environmental audits for all the departments of the company from the backoffice to production
- Her duties involve the following: Reviews the risk assessment of the department and checks adequacy and suitability of internal control
- Prapers the audit program
- And ensures to adhere to the planned timeline of audit Perform fieldwork and conduct interviews to the process owners, and assess the alignment of the work performed versus the documented procedures and perform testing as required
- Document in a clear and concise manner the result of the audit work performed, identify and document control and process weaknesses supported by evidence, and propose practical and value-adding recommendationsI consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of recruitment for the position to which I am applying
- Also involved in the performance of the Semi-Annual Inventory Count alongside external auditors.
General Accountant II
Toyota Santa Rosa Laguna Inc.
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assists the Vehicle Accountant in performance of duties involving vehicle Accounting
- Prepares monthly Income Statement Report submitted to the Manufacturing Plant Prepares Quarterly Business Report used in the Management and Executive Committee Meetings Performs Accounts Receivable Reconciliation Assists Accounts Payable Accountant in the preparation of Monthly Schedules Other ad-hoc duties as required
Accounting Analyst
S.B. Hain Enterprises and General Services Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Reviews day-to-day expenditures and other company disbursements Ensures accuracy in footing and completeness of disbursement vouchers Prepares Daily Working Fund Expenditure Summary and directly reports to VP-Finance Prepares Monthly Cash Flow Report and Income Statement for management Maintains summary of collections and disbursements Ensures availability of bank fund to meet disbursements Maintains and files monthly and quarterly tax compliance requirements Other ad-hoc duties as required
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Laguna, Philippines 04.2001 -
Consent
I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of recruitment for the position to which I am applying.
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Senior Consultant - Financial Services
BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
07.2023 - Current
Senior Associate - IT Assurance Services
PwC Philippines - Isla Lipana & Co.
07.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
05-2020
Internal Auditor
Hino Motors Philippines Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2021
General Accountant II
Toyota Santa Rosa Laguna Inc.
03.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Public Accountant
11-2017
Accounting Analyst
S.B. Hain Enterprises and General Services Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
04.2001 -
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