Jerome T De Gala is a Certified Public Accountant and Diploma holder in International Financial Reporting Standards seeking a career opportunity to apply his accounting and auditing skills. He has over 10 years of experience in engagement management and supervision roles at audit firms in Indonesia and the Philippines. His experience includes audits across various industries and technical training in areas such as audit methodology, IFRS, US GAAP, and tax.

1. JEROME T DE GALA, CPA, DIP IFRS
Tower B- Sudirman Park Apartment Jakarta Indonesia
Cellphone Number: +62 821-1208-5618
E-mail Address: degala_1@yahoo.com/ jgala@kreston-indonesia.co.id
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To build a career in a well-established company that will provide opportunities for application of my accounting and auditing skills and optimization of my professional and personal growth for future advancement as well as for the attainment of the company’s goals
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant - October 2008
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards- April 2009
Civil Service Sub-Professional Eligibility
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants - October 2008 to present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engagement Associate Manager
KAP Hendrawinata Eddy & Siddharta., a member firm of Kreston International
Intiland Tower, 18/F Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 32. Jakarta Indonesia
Telephone no.: 570-7997
(November 3, 2011 to present)
 Helps maintain continuity of relationships with the client
 Assists the engagement partner in making risk assessments, establishing the audit objectives and setting the overall scope
 Plans and manages the audit work, including the use of staff from other offices, coordinating activities and delegating aspects of the engagement, as appropriate
 Visits the engagement site, supervises audit team members and conducts on-the-job training, including appropriate use of the firm’s automated audit tools
 Verify that the work of specialists, including tax, IT, and valuation, is reviewed
 Reviews the work of the in-charge accountant, including the clearance of points raised by the in-charge or assistants. In most cases, reviews should be conducted in the field.
 Concurs with the team assessments of the severity of identified internal control deficiencies (deficiencies, significant deficiencies and material weaknesses)
 Brings appropriate matters to the engagement partner's attention, including actions taken, notable information, and matters for the engagement partner's decision
 Verifies that the audit documentation is complete, appropriately reviewed, and supports the audit report. As part of this responsibility, the manager holds the in-charge accountable for the quality and reviewability of electronic workpapers and files.

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Engagement Supervisor
Manabat Sanagustin & Co., a member firm of KPMG International
The KPMG Center, 9/F, 6787 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226, Philippines
Telephone no.: 885-7000
(July 1, 2010 to present)
Engagement Staff
Manabat Sanagustin & Co., a member firm of KPMG International
The KPMG Center, 9/F, 6787 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226, Philippines
Telephone no.: 885-7000
(November 3, 2008- June 30, 2010)
 Determines that all reports issued reflect the work performed and meet the reporting and auditing standards of the firm and the profession
 Reviews suggestions and recommendations to be included in a client advisory comment letter
 Delivers billings to the client on a timely basis and assists in obtaining prompt settlement, when appropriate
 Informs the engagement partner promptly (during the audit and throughout the year) of client developments and auditing or accounting problems requiring the engagement partner's action
 Develops insight into and learns to apply the theory and principles of accounting, and the objectives, standards and procedures of auditing to client situations.
 Becomes familiar with and capable of documenting and evaluating client’s significant manual and computerized systems and procedures, overall business operations and industries; uses this knowledge in audit work and developss awareness of significant problems and opportunities in our client’s operations.
 Performs audit procedures in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards
 Analyzes and explains certain significant information acquired from the client for purposes of identifying issues and important matters.
 Prepares financial statements, reports, tax returns, management letters and other relevant documentations.
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
Participated in the financial audit, system evaluation and review, and other related professional services in various industries:
 Airlines- (PT Metro Batavia)
 Gaming (Leisure Resorts World Corporation, First Cagayan Leisure and Resorts Corporation)
 Manufacturing (PT Berlina Tbk., PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk., Firmenich Philippines Inc., Sara Lee Philippines Inc., AGC Flat Glass Inc, NCH Philippines Inc, TDK Fujitsu Philippines Corp)
 Merchandising (SKF Philippines Inc, Man Diesel Philippines Inc.)
 Services (PT TD Williamson Indonesia, Bonifacio Gas Corporation, Teleperformance Inc., Uniteller Filipino Inc., Docomo Intertouch Ltd.)
 Foundation (PMAAA Educational Foundation Inc, Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc.)
 Insurance (Ideal Pension Plan Corporation)
 Food and Beverages (Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf)
 School- (Aero Flyer Institute)

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TRAININGS ATTENDED
Technical Skills In-house trainings provided by KPMG Manabat Sanagustin & Co.
 KPMG Audit Methodology Training 1 – November 2008
 IFRS/IAS Update – July 2009
 Introducing US GAAP/GAAS – August 2009
 KPMG Audit Methodology Training 2 – November 2009
 Tax Updates – December 2009
 KPMG Audit Methodology Training 3 – November 2010
 Global Independence Training- November 2010
 Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Professional Standards- November 2010
 IFRS/IAS Update – July 2010
SKILLS
 Proficient and familiar in the use of E-audit, caseware and other audit tools
 Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
 Excellent in both oral and written communications
 Good Time Management
 Hardworking, Discipline, and has the drive to do best
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
High School
Malate Catholic School
Malate, Manila
1999 - 2003
College
Far Eastern University
BS Accountancy
Morayta, Manila
2003-2008
Extra-curricular Activity
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants – (Member, October 2008 to present)
FEU IABF Student Council (Vice President 2007-2008 and FEUCSO Representative 2006-2007)
Junior Philippines Institute of Accountants -(Member 2003- 2008)

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ACHIVEMENTS
 Ten Outstanding Senior Student (FEU)- Nominee
 Gawad Tamaraw Outstanding Leader (FEU)- Nominee
 FEU Central Student Organization Scholar
 YMCA Delegate
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth
July 4, 1986
Place of Birth
Tondo, Manila
Mother’s Name
Rebecca T De Gala
Father’s Name
Gil M De Gala
Civil Status
Single
Citizenship
Filipino
Languages
English, Filipino, Conversational Bahasa
Height
Weight
5”8
145 lbs.
REFERENCE
Available upon request