1. MARVIN F. LARA
CPA, CIA, CFE, CCSA, CRMA
Address: 74 Calumpit St. Project 7, Quezon City, Philippines
E-mail Address: marvin_lara85@yahoo.com
Contact Nos.: +63917 - 5539725
OBJECTIVE:
 To be recognized by the organization as a valued business partner by
independently and objectively providing information, analyses and counsel to
assist management in fulfilling the strategic plan.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
SITEL Philippines
Internal Audit Manager for Manila Shared Services Center (May 2014 to
current)
 Manages the internal audit activities for shared services processes and Asia
Pacific and North America specific processes. Internal audit activities
generally include operational, SOX, Fraud, external audit assistance and other
special engagements
 Manages six auditors in the local shared services team while working with
other multinational teams
 Participates in the performance of the enterprise and fraud risk assessments
to identify operational, financial and fraud risks
 Assists in the development of the company’s annual audit plan
 Participates in the detailed execution and communication of the risk-based
work plan, including Sitel management and Audit Committee special project
requests
 Performs and reviews audit work, including plan preparation
 Prepares and reviews audit reports and work papers to ensure adequate
documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions
 Manages audit relationships, including facilitating meetings and discussions of
findings, and presentation of draft and final reports in a professional manner
 Coordinates with external auditors with regard to SOX Compliance and
assistance activities
 Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of financial and
operational processes
 Keeps abreast of company policies, procedures and current developments in
the auditing profession.
 Negotiates and resolves difficult audit issues and obtain management buy-in
for audit recommendations.
 Helps with the creation of the audit committee presentation
Key Accomplishments:
 Lead external auditor coordination activities which contributed to the
reduction in audit fees amounting to $340K and $290K in 2014 and 2015,
respectively.

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 Produced monetary recovery of at least $163K by identifying contract non-
compliance of the recruitment vendor
 Performed various fraud and consulting engagements involving procurement,
recruitment, operations and travel.
 Recognized by the team as the main point of contact for fraud and finance
audit/SOX engagements.
 Recipient of Sitel Peer on the Spot award during the Asia Pacific finance
town hall. This award is given to employees who have demonstrated driving
behaviors for success and went above and beyond. This is for leading the
2014 SOX compliance due to the resignations of the CAE and two North
America auditors. The Shared Services team handled the year-end activities,
specifically the coordination with external auditors and presentation to the
audit committee
 Internal audit team was nominated for the Sitel Collaboration/Outstanding
Partnership award for driving successful business results by implementing
cost reduction measures, sharing best practices, and creating accountability
Senior Internal Auditor for Asia Pacific Region (May 2010 to April 2013)
 Managed the internal audit activities across the Asia Pacific region covering
the Philippines, India, New Zealand and Australia and report directly to the
Chief Audit Executive (CAE) based in North America.
 Assisted the CAE with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee by monitoring
and verifying completion of management action plans.
 Assisted the CAE in the development and execution of the annual internal
audit plan and special engagements.
 Identified business risks and evaluated internal controls and adequacy of
documentation and records.
 Prepared audit reports and reviewed work papers to ensure that findings are
adequately supported.
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (Ernst & Young, Philippines)
Senior Associate 2- Transaction Advisory Services Division (January 2009 –
April 2010)
 Performed financial due diligence.
 Assisted in detecting risks and opportunities for the client.
 Obtained information to assist the client in confirming investment thesis and
finance transaction.
 Identified risks and proposes solutions to mitigate risks.
Associate/Senior Associate 1 - Financial Audit Division (November 2006 to
December 2008)
 Prepared the financial statements including the relevant disclosures.
 Performed substantive procedures to provide reasonable basis for the audit
opinion.
 Performed understanding of client’s business and industry.
 Evaluated effectiveness of client’s internal control procedures and made
necessary recommendations.
 Communicated with client on matters which have potential audit and
reporting risk.

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 Assisted the engagement team in rendering audit services to clients such as
obtaining evidential matters to substantiate the fairness of client’s financial
statements, preparing reports, schedules and summaries based on findings,
and assisting in office functions and special assignments.
 Documented key business processes and tests of controls related to
business risk areas of the client and identified areas of business risks and
opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability of the client’s over-all
business operations. .
CERTIFICATIONS:
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Philippine Professional Regulation
Commission
 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Internal Auditors, Recipient of
Certificate of Excellence for being one of the 4 Filipinos who belong to the
top 50 for the CIA exam in 2012
 Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Institute of Internal
Auditors
 Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) , Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
 Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) , Institute of Internal
Auditors
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
TERTIARY: SAN BEDA COLLEGE (2002-2006)
With Academic Distinction
Recipient of San Beda Academic Scholarship
REFERENCES:
Ela Fallar
Sitel Regional Controller – Asia Pacific
+632.860.0057 office
Maribel De Asis
Sitel Controller – Philippines
+632.860.2072 office