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Monina N. Dilag
Senior Associate
Areas ofExpertise
● Banking
● Stock brokerage
● Spacial purpose vehicle
● Real estate
● Business process
outsourcing
● Manufacturing
Languages
● English
● Filipino
ContactDetails
Email: dilagmonina@yahoo.com.ph
09272481546
Objective
To work in a reputable organization that allows me to grow professionally, while
being able to utilize my skills as a Certified Public Accountant for the bettermentof
the organization with the best use ofmy dedication and resourcefulness.
Background
Nina is a senior associate of the assurance services group of Isla Lipana & Co.,
specializing in the financial services industry. As a senior associate, she is primarily
responsible for the oversight of the audit process, review of work done by staff,
coaching and supervision of less-experienced team members and, project
management. She reports to his audit managers and assurance partners. She is also
responsible for liaising with clientcontacts and ensuring that client deliverables are
submitted on time and queries are appropriately addressed.
She is involved in all aspects of the audit process - planning, execution and
completion. She is mainly involved in business risk assessment, formulation of
strategy and scope ofthe audit, review ofinternal controls and processes, research on
pertinent accounting, taxation and regulatory issues, substantive testing ofsignificant
accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards, review of financial
statements in accordance with financial reporting standards and local regulations,
review of income tax calculations and tax returns, and review of consolidation
working papers. She is also involved in the evaluation ofthe internal control activities
of clients as part of the audit.
Nina is now on her third audit season with the firm, having meaningful years of
experience in the field ofaudit, encompassing a wide range ofclients including bank,
stock brokerage, special purpose vehicle (SPV), real estate, business process
outsourcing (BPOs), and manufacturing companies, among others.
Nina has been activein school and in the community, a consistenthonorstudent and
a youth leader.This is a great contributor to her strong interpersonal and
communication skills. She has passion for learning and self-growth.
Relevant Experience
 Greatly involved in the audit ofone ofthe largest universal banks in the
Philippines, particularly on ROPA and others cycle
 Led an audit of stock brokerage client, performing various tests and validation of
controls
 Knowledgeable on real estate audit, involving test ofpercentage ofcompletion
 Her experience also includes non-audit assurance engagements such as interim
analytical reviews and agreed-upon procedures engagements which involves banks
and real estate development companies.
 Conducted client interviews and risk assessments used in managing the overall
aspect ofthe audit engagement from planning to completion phase.
 Facilitated in-house industry trainings for junior members, especially on banking
 Conducted first hand review ofthe clients'financial statements and assessed
compliance with the applicablefinancial reporting framework.
 Formulated auditplan, strategy, scopeand timing used by the engagement teams
which resulted to effective and efficient conduct ofthe audit.

2. Qualifications
 Bachelor ofScience in Accountancy, Polytechnic University ofthe Philippines, Sta.
Mesa, Manila - Cum Laude
 Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines
 Member, Philippine Institute ofCertified Public Accountants
 Communication skills - active in impromptu and extemporaneous speaking
competitions in college and highschool
*characterreference available upon request