1. Grace T. Tacuyog CPA, ME
No. 126 14th
Avenue, Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Mobile Nos. (+63) 9228061174 / (+63) 9175053316 e-mail: megracias@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Pro-active and result oriented with progressive experience in various aspects of accounting and financial
management. Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development of plans to ensure the
achievement of Company’s goals and objectives. Solid financial planning, forecasting and analysis. Well
disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while
meeting tight schedules. Strong team-builder and facilitator, foster an atmosphere that encourages
positive working environment not only those under finance team but for all different units.
Professional Experience / Accomplishments
Detpak Packaging Philippines, Inc (DPPI)
Finance and Admin Manager January 2012 to present
DPPI is a member of Detmold Group, a specialist paper and board packaging manufacturer founded in 1948
in Australia. DPPI is one of the multiple sales offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, South Asia, Middle
East, China and US.
In charge of financial reports for three (3) Business Units, management of finance/cashflow and in
internal controls and processes. Responsible in managing financial requirements such as budget, bottom-
lines, AR and AP, financial planning and analysis, inter-company reconciliation and foreign currency
transactions. Deals with authorities, banks and legal counsels. Take the lead role in Tax and Customs
compliance and represents the Company in tax matters such as tax disputes and reconciliation, protest
letters and agreements. Continuously improve the Company’s systems and processes that mitigate tax
risks. In charge of payroll, contracts, personnel administration and benefits, policies and procedures, legal
matters and audit. Ensure that financial reports (i.e. management reports, financial forecast, cash position,
statutory reports) are accurate, with depth-analysis and emphasis on recommendation. Assist in other
work aspect such as in logistics management and warehouse management by providing inputs and crafting
of system and tools in monitoring. Assist the Country Manager in preparation of needed reports, in crafting
strategies and in developing/improving processes and procedures. Directly reporting to Regional Finance
Manager until June 2015 then to the Regional General Manager of South Asia with functional reporting to
Head Office Senior Manager starting July 2015.
Assist the Global Executive Team (GET) in setting up the manufacturing plant in the Philippines as part
of the Company’s expansion. Actively participated in the planning particularly on the tax and governmental
requirements, working capital and financing requirements, initial budgeting and forecasting.
 Administered the closure of Tax Assessments of FY2009, FY2010 and FY2011; Through the
assistance of Tax lawyers, able to close the cases and spare the company from paying of additional
USD150K taxes
 Completed the closure of Special VAT assessment of Jan to June 2012; administered the application
of several ITAD ruling on preferential rates on Withholding Taxes; addressed several BIR Letter
Notices (LN). DPPI saves around USD100K on legal and professional fees.
 Administered the closing of BOC 3-year audit and other interim assessments
 Recommended several cost saving program. The most significant is the Local Business Tax savings
wherein the company saves at least USD90K per annum
 Achieved the lowest AR % wherein +60days AR is 1.18% of total outstanding. DSO is even down to
32days from 65days.

2.  Developed high performance finance team to drive disciplined growth and efficiency, strengthen
controls and build shared services.
 Working closely with the Global CFO, in-charge in the local sourcing of funds and other form of
working capital and establishing stronger business partnership with local banks.
Asociacion Paz y Desarollo (PyD)
Senior Finance Controller February - December 2011
PyD is an international non-profit/non-government organization that focuses on advocacy and
development of less marginalized people in several countries.
As senior finance controller, I was in charge to oversee the smooth and efficient running of the
Financial Unit including the PyD’s institutional partners. Responsible on the program’s accounting
processes in the Philippines, timely and accurate consolidation of financial reports and analysis of budget
versus actual expenditures. Perform all aspects of accounting, from recording, consolidation, reporting and
analyzing.
 In the short period of months working in PyD, I have developed and introduced to the team an
activity-based budgeting method and sub-codification of accounts per activity. It resulted to more
efficient planning and execution of activities
 Developed tools to assist the team especially the Country Representative in analyzing expenditure
performance and activity results.
Upland Marketing Foundation, Inc (UMFI)
Deputy Officer December 2009 - January 2011
UMFI is a non-profit/non-government organization that focuses on social enterprise development and
marketing of community-based products from various parts of Philippines to major supermarkets in urban
areas such as Metro Manila.
As deputy officer, lead the Senior Management team in formulating plans, implementation of
programs, evaluation and assessment. Designed project proposals to support the activities of community-
based enterprises and ensure accountability on the result of the program. Participated in the crafting of
strategic plan of the NGO. Served as the company’s representative in several affiliations and advocacy
programs.
 Set up and implement the Social Enterprise Financing Program of the company which main goal is
to analyze the financial needs of the communities and provide necessary financial assistance in
terms of loans and working capital financing.
 Sourced nearly 500% of fund as working capital loan and partly grant/subsidy for both the NGO and
the community-based enterprises
 Established strong strategic alliances and relationship with existing project partners, funders and
principals.
Office Manager August 2005 – December 2009
Managed finance, accounting, human resources, payroll, and facilitates administration and management.
Responsibility includes efficient and effective financial controls, processes and procedures. As part of the
management committee, actively participated in institutional problem analysis, crafting solution and in
managing disputes and conflicts. Prepared, reviewed and analyzed financial reports, business and project-
based operations. Set up accounting processes for project-funds, enterprise marketing fund and the
Company in general.
 During my first year, completed the first external financial audit of the company after its 4 years of
existence and operations as social enterprise generating income and grants from institutional

3. funders. This resulted in restoring financial credibility of the company and the confidence of the
board of directors.
 Set up financial controls and procedures that resulted to efficient spending of 36% over project
fund and general fund.
 Led the closure of tax open cases which spare the NGO from payment of penalties and surcharges
 Acquired special BIR ruling for a particular product carried by the NGO and that led to higher
income/revenue of the community-based enterprises
 Led the development and replication of the office financial and administrative systems to the
organization’s enterprise development centers located in Nueva Vizcaya, Mindoro and Cagayan de
Oro
 Together with the former EO, structured and negotiated numerous strategic partnerships that
increase the revenue of the NGO as well as the clienteles by three-fold.
Accion Contra el Hambre (AcH)
Based Administrator February 2002 – June 2005
Accion Contra el Hambre (AcH) or now known as Accion la Faim (AcF) is an international NGO that works in
various countries supporting marginalized communities and sectors on after-war rehabilitation, food
security, nutrition and sanitation.
As Base Administrator assigned in Vigan City project office, I was responsible for accounting, financial
report and compliance of funder’s/donor’s financial policies. Monitors budget and ensure that monthly
results are properly communicated to the team. In-charge of day-to-day financial and accounting
transactions, from reliable data entry up to accurate reporting. In-charge of payroll, tax and governmental
compliance. Assisted the Project Head in personnel matters, in purchasing/logistics and in over-all office
administration. Participated in project designs, planning and implementation. Assisted the Community-
Organizing team by developing training modules on basic bookkeeping and accounting for community
leaders and folks.
Education / Training
Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (ME)
Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Makati City, December 2008
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Northern Phils (UNP), Vigan City March 2001
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), License No. 105046, October 2001
Diploma on Management Development Program, University of the Philippines (UP-Diliman) Sept 2005
Units in Public Administration University of Northern Phils (UNP), Vigan City March 2004
Attended various seminars on Taxation conducted by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Ernst and Young
(EY), PICPA and other training institutions.
Attended various seminars and trainings such as Strategic Planning and Management, Value-Chain
Management and Development, Social Return on Investment; and Financial Analysis and Fund
Management.
References
(available upon request)