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CHRISTINE TALLOD

@christinetallod

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Versatile finance professional with over 20 years of experience.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a leadership role that fosters growth and innovation, where I can leverage my extensive finance experience to contribute to strategic decision-making and organizational success.

I am a versatile and results-driven finance professional with over 20 years of solid experience in financial management, accounting, administration, and corporate operations across multinational and regional organizations. My career has been marked by proven success in managing full-cycle financial operations, team leadership, and strategic decision-making in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP standards.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate effectively with auditors, banks, and top-level management. I have a strong track record in process improvement, system implementation, and building high-performing finance teams. My experience includes overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance, which has equipped me with the skills necessary to drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance and Admin Manager

Current

Evernex MEA FZCO

Apr 2013 - Present (12 years 3 months)

Consolidated financial reports for 9 regional subsidiaries, aligning with IFRS standards. Implemented internal control frameworks, financial policies, and reporting protocols.

IFRS Internal Controls Financial Reporting ERP Implementation Cash Flow Forecasting

Finance and Admin Manager

Prezioso Emdad LLC

Nov 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Delivered full financial reports including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and cash flow for internal and shareholder reporting. Handled budgeting, payroll (WPS), insurance, licenses, and compliance.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Payroll Compliance Cost Review Internal Audit Oracle

Senior Accountant

Siemens Transformers LLC

Apr 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 7 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting including General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and cash flow reporting. Played a key role in SAP-FI system implementation and data migration.

Full Cycle Accounting Financial Reporting Payroll SAP FI Data Migration Internal Audit

Accountant

CSHK Dubai Contracting Company LLC

Nov 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Handled full accounting cycle including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and month-end closings. Prepared financial reports, audit schedules, and year-end adjustments.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Month End Close Financial Reporting Audit Scheduling Quickbooks

Accountant

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Company, Ltd.

Jan 2003 - Oct 2005 (2 years 9 months)

Responsible for cash management of the company, including inflows and outflows. Handled banking transactions, including cheque preparation, petty cash, receipts, disbursements, and LCs.

Cash Management Bank Reconciliation Payroll Processing Journal Entries Financial Analysis

Accountant

National/Panasonic – Matsushita Communications Industrial Co

Feb 1999 - Feb 2002 (3 years)

Responsible for raw material costing, payroll, accounts payable, and inventory analysis. Prepared monthly operational reports and tax computations.

Payroll Accounts Payable Inventory Analysis Zoho

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, gaining foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices. The curriculum covered various aspects of accounting, preparing for a career in finance.