Rochele Antolin has over 10 years of experience in auditing multi-national companies in various industries. She currently works as a Financial Auditor 4 for the Audit Office of New South Wales, where she manages quality review processes and performs audits of financial statements. Previously, she worked for over 6 years at Deloitte Indonesia, rising to the role of Senior Manager, and 2 years at Ernst & Young Philippines as an Associate Auditor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines.
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RO C H E L E AN N E P. AN T O L I N
Address: South Coogee, NSW 2034
Phone: +61 406 503 464 Email: rochele.antolin@gmail.com
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Personal Profile
A dedicated and highly-experienced professional with a successful background in developing and
implementing audit strategies for the audits of multi-national and local companies in either specialised or
general industry sectors. Well-skilled in analysing and identifying core accounting issues through
investigating, evaluating and integrating information. Able to work well on own initiative and has acted as the
first choice point of contact throughout numerous engagements. Has built trusted and lasting professional
business relationships with clients and colleagues. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and
training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working
environments.
Qualifications and Education
Holder of Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) permanent resident visa in Australia which has full
work rights in Australia
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (assessed by CPA Australia as comparable to Australian
Bachelor Degree), University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, May 2006
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) working knowledge accreditation as of
December 31, 2014
Certified Public Accountant, Philippines, October 2006 – present
Member of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Philippines, October 2006 – present
Others
- Literate in MS Office, SAP
- Professional working proficiency in English (IELTS Academic Test band score of 7.0) and Filipino
- Basic speaking proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia
Professional Experience
AUDIT OFFICE OF NEW SOUTH WALES June 18, 2015 to Present
The independent auditor of the New South Wales public sector tasked to report directly to parliament on the
New South Wales government’s financial statements and use of public money.
Position held: Financial Auditor 4
Key responsibilities:
Manage the internal quality review processes of work performed by teams
Plan and monitor client service, key deliverables and deadlines of engagements
Perform audit reviews of both special purpose and general purpose financial statements
Achievements:
Received an exceptional performance in the mid-year performance review (2015/2016) in the areas of
Delivering Quality Audits (ensuring compliance with standards and policies), Achieving Team Potential
and Delivering Products and Services that have Impact and Relevance.
Was instrumental in the assessment, review and removal of a 10 year long qualification for a key client.
Critically examined, assessed and reported findings for the client’s first time application of AASB1023.
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DELOITTE INDONESIA (Osman Bing Satrio & Eny) October 13, 2008 to April 30, 2015
A member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and one of
the largest professional services networks in the world, which provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk
and financial advisory services to clients.
Positions held:
Technical Advisor/Senior Manager, July 2014 to April 2015
Technical Advisor/ Manager 1/2/3, July 2010 to June 2014
Senior Auditor, October 2008 to June 2010
Key responsibilities:
Develop and manage client relationships by understanding client expectations and client issues, and
identifying opportunities for extended allowable services
Plan and organise multiple assurance and audit engagements (from pre-planning work to archiving of
work papers) successfully and with high quality with the use of the applicable audit methodology and
tools
Identify accounting issues (through performing a risk-based approach) and prepare model audit
programs to address the risks identified
Review financial statements/reports and other results of work performed
Report the results of the audit work and issues identified timely to superiors (i.e. managers and/or
partners)
Mentor, supervise and direct the daily activities of junior auditors and provide feedbacks and career
counselling to subordinates on a regular basis
Complete compulsory training requirements and maintain working knowledge accreditation for IFRS
Ensure effective management and productive usage of resources by achieving reasonable utilization
rate in each engagement
Achievements:
Received an exceptional performance appraisal rating (highest rating) for three consecutive years (fiscal
years 2012 to 2014) and a high performance rating for fiscal year 2011 after an evaluation of client
service, talent and brand development.
Managed client portfolio with total fees of approximately US$ 750,000 in a fiscal year (which exceeded
key performance indicator of US$ 500,000), which constitutes about 30 clients or 35 audit engagements
and underlying teams of about 45 subordinates
Assisted in developing a finely tuned audit group - fostering a collaborative environment that improved
the understanding of firm-wide and group-specific policies, audit and accounting knowledge, and
encouraged team morale in work and extracurricular activities of the firm.
Designed and conducted training for audit managers and seniors to understand the oil and gas and
hospitality industry, and the impact to audit work.
Facilitated firm-wide training for a batch of newly promoted senior auditors to assist them in their
understanding and familiarisation of their new role.
Participated in several interview sessions of the firm in its recruitment processes for junior and senior
auditors.
Participated in the review of financial information embodied in a bond offering circular for a key listed
client
Performed an engagement quality control review on the financial statements and audit files of an audit
client as an internal independent reviewer.
Prepared audit proposals for several listed client pursuits
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ERNST & YOUNG PHILIPPINES (Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co.) November 5, 2006 to October 13, 2008
The Philippines’ largest multidisciplinary professional services firm and a member practice of Ernst & Young
Global Limited, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.
Position held: Associate Auditor
Key responsibilities:
Assist in the planning phase and perform analytical reviews, tests of details under the supervision and
review of a more experienced staff member
Assist in the preparation or reviews of financial statements
Develop a thorough understanding and appropriate use of auditing techniques.
Achievements:
Received a high performance rating
Initiated client meetings to discuss about adjustments and management letter points to accounting
managers
Participated in a special fraud audit and dispute services engagement for a key client
Industry Exposure
Financial Services
NSW Treasury Corporation, central financing agency for the New South Wales public sector.
Insurance
NSW Self-Insurance Corporation, a statutory body responsible for the Government's managed fund
schemes.
Universities
University of New South Wales and subsidiaries, one of Australia's leading research and teaching
universities
Energy and resources
Premier Oil Indonesia Group, subsidiaries of Premier Oil Plc, a FTSE 250 international oil and gas
exploration company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Salamander Energy Indonesia Group, subsidiaries of Salamander Energy Plc, a British-based oil and gas
exploration and production business with its activities focused on South East Asia
Pacific Oil & Gas Group, subsidiaries of Pacific Oil & Gas, an independent energy resources development
company focused on helping meet the increasing energy requirements of growing Asian economies
PT Aserra Capital and subsidiaries, owner of PT Apexindo Pratama Duta, Tbk, the only Indonesian
drilling contractor with offshore and onshore drilling capacity for oil and gas, geothermal and coal bed
methane industries
Baker Hughes Subsidiaries in Indonesia, subsidiaries of Baker Hughes Inc., one of the world's largest
oilfield services companies
PT Welltec Oilfield Services Indonesia, subsidiary of Welltec, an international provider of robotic well
solutions for the oil and gas industry.
Hospitality
Hotel Properties Limited subsidiaries in Indonesia (owners of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Four Seasons Sayan
Bali, Four Seasons Resort Bay and Four Seasons Private Estates), companies engaged in hotel
ownership, management and operation
Rajawali Properties Group in Indonesia (Owners of St. Regis Bali, The Laguna Resort & Spa, Four
Seasons Hotel Jakarta), companies engaged in hotel ownership and subsidiaries of Rajawali Corpora,
one of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia
PT Bali Resort & Leisure (owner of Jimbaran Puri Bali), a subsidiary of Orient-Express Hotels Inc., a hotel
and leisure company that operates high end hotels, train services and river cruises around the world
Others: Grand Hyatt Bali, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Mercure Resort Sanur and Holiday Inn Galleria Manila
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Manufacturing
PT Hankook Tire Indonesia – a member of Hankook Tire Group, the 7
th
largest tire company in the world
PT Kutai Chip Mill, a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Resources International Limited and engaged in
manufacturing of wood chips
Construction
PT PEN Indonesia, a subsidiary of POSCO E&C, a total solution provider in steel plant construction and
across all construction sectors
Plantation
PT ITCI Hutani Manunggal, a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Resources International Limited and engaged in
the acacia plantation industry
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Chikka Asia, Inc., a Philippine-based company that provides mobile messaging services to mobile
carriers in the Philippines and internationally.
Professional Development
2016 Sydney, Australia AASB 117 Training
2015 Sydney, Australia Insurance Audit Training, Audit methodology updates, ASAE 3402
Training
2011 to 2014 Jakarta, Indonesia IFRS excellence, Audit excellence, Internal control workshop,
Competency-based interview training, Engagement Quality Control
Review Training, Audit workshop
2008 to 2010 Jakarta, Indonesia Management excellence, Professional services excellence,
Coaching training, Various IFRS updates and IFRS facilitator-led
program
2006 to 2008 Manila, Philippines Assurance Core Skills (auditing theory and practice, performing
substantive procedures, basic taxes and review of tax returns
References
Available upon request.