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Finance and Administration Manager, International Committee of the Red Cross (2015 – 2025)

Multiple Assignments: Najaf & Kirkuk, Iraq | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | Kyiv, Ukraine | Kigali, Rwanda | Damascus, Syria | Sittwe, Myanmar | Abuja & Jos, Nigeria | Erbil & Nasiriyah, Iraq

Field Financial Oversight: Led monthly financial closings, treasury forecasting, and ensured timely, accurate reporting across field operations.

Field Audit and Compliance: Analyzed and resolved audit findings, strengthening internal controls and financial compliance.

Team Development: Built and managed finance teams, implemented accounting systems (ERP and e-banking), and improved financial processes.
Flexible Leadership: Successfully led and managed both large and small teams in diverse operational contexts, fostering collaboration across cultural
and organizational diversity.
Crisis Response: Supported five emergency deployments, demonstrating resilience, quick decision-making, and adaptability.
Operational Support: Oversaw finance and administration across diverse contexts, integrating IT, HR, and logistics to achieve synergy.
Property Management: Negotiated and secured leases for warehouses and housing, optimizing facilities to support operational needs.

Deputy Finance and Administration Coordinator, International Committee of the Red Cross (2022-2023)

Abuja, Nigeria

Country Financial Oversight: Managed a CHF 70M budget, ensuring compliance and capacity across relief, health, cash assistance, and infrastructure programs.
Budgeting and Reporting: Led annual budgets, mid-year revisions, and forecasts, delivering reports to support strategic decisions.
Facilities Management: Secured 12 residential properties, enhanced safety standards, closed one office, and expanded another.
Team Leadership: Directed and managed 3 department managers with more than 50-member team, streamlining finance, facilities, and travel operations, and successfully led a CHF 350K warehouse project from its feasibility to its completion.
Financial Reporting and Risk Management: Oversaw accounting reports, implemented internal controls, ensured compliance with policies, and mitigated financial risks.

Accounting Manager, International Committee of the Red Cross (2014 – 2015)

Kyiv, Ukraine

Streamlined Financial Operations: Oversaw accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and ledger reconciliations.
Prepared Financial Reports: Delivered monthly and annual reports for delegation expenses and balance sheet consolidation.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Implemented and monitored budgets, aligning with organizational financial goals.
Ensured Compliance: Maintained adherence to IFRS/GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies to mitigate audit risks.
Integrated E-Banking Solutions: Enhanced efficiency by incorporating e-banking into accounting workflows.
Led and Trained Teams: Supervised staff, driving skill development and ensuring high departmental performance.

Financial Auditor, International Committee of the Red Cross (2012 – 2014)

Manila Shared Services, Makati City, Philippines

Audited Delegation Expenses: Conducted procedures to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of monthly expenses with ICRC Financial Framework.
Reviewed Global Accounting Closures: Performed checks on monthly accounting closures to validate adherence to Organization’s financial standards using Peoplesoft.
Prepared Audit Reports: Delivered detailed reports with recommendations, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies for delegations and offices to implement.

Junior Auditor, Foton Motor Philippines (2011 – 2012)

Quezon City, Philippines

Assesses, plans, conducts and performs various internal audit procedures related to tax and SEC regulatory compliance, Sales and procurement process, and payroll. Participated in the new ERP System design and mapping of all the business process of the company.

Accounting Associate, Diaz Murillo Dalupan, CPAs|HLB International (2011 )

Makati City, Philippines

Prepared quarterly and yearly tax reports for firm clients related to VAT, Percentage taxes and Income tax returns, and represents clients to the tax authorities for filling.
Reconciles cash and bank transactions, and prepares journal and general ledger entries, bank reconciliations and proforma monthly financial statements for firm clients.

Accountant

When not engaged with the ICRC, I collaborate with CPA colleagues in public accounting to prepare Financial Statements, VAT and Corporate Tax computations, assist with business registrations, and improve internal processes for SME clients.

Venture Capitalist

I am a venture capitalist focused on SMEs in Region 8, investing in internet infrastructure through our startup, Fibernet. The company has grown to serve over 600 household clients, and I actively advise the operating manager while engaging with potential investors to support our expansion. Our offerings include residential and business internet services, public internet access via vending machines, and Starlink connectivity.

Family Business

Together with my siblings, I ventured into the construction industry as subcontractors for government contracts under Heroes Construction, gaining experience in building schools, gymnasiums, roads, and seawalls from 2017 to 2023. Additionally, we explored the e-gaming industry by establishing Heroes Technologies, a high-performance computer shop in Tacloban City catering to hardcore gamers, which operated from 2018 to 2020.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration, University of London (2019 – 2023)

London, United Kingdom

Post Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting, Asian Institute of Management (2024)

Makati Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Philippine School of Business Administration (2005 – 2009)

Quezon City, Philippines

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant, Professional Regulatory Commission (2010)

Philippines

Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute (2025)

United Kingdom

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Six Sigma Philippines (2024)

Philippines

TRAININGS

UNEP, GIZ, SEB: Disaster resilience and sustainable finance (2024), Google: AI Essentials Certificate (2024), University of Michigan: Beyond
Sustainable Goals (2023), West Virginia University, HKUST: Fraud accounting and information systems auditing (2022), International Business
Management Institute: Project Management Certificate (2019)

LANGUAGES

English – C2

Tagalog – C2

Russian – B1

Foodie

I enjoy exploring local cuisine when traveling, from Middle Eastern dolma and shawarma to Turkish kebabs, Indian biryanis, Japanese ramen, and, of course, Filipino dishes. I also enjoy discovering new bars and socializing, embracing the vibrant cultures of each destination.

Cultures and Places

I explore country landmarks beyond typical tourist destinations, often driven by my humanitarian work. My travels have taken me to remarkable sites such as Aleppo’s Castle, the ancient streets of Damascus’ Old City, the pagodas of Rakhine in Myanmar, the expansive shores of Cox’s Bazar, the vibrant Maidan of Kyiv, and historical wonders like the ancient city of Babylon and the Ziggurat of Ur.

ESG Advocate

As an ESG advocate, I integrate sustainability and ethical responsibility into my work and the communities I engage with. In Eastern Samar and beyond, I support local enterprises, green initiatives, and governance efforts to drive positive, lasting impact.