dianna pastrana
@diannapastrana
Associate Director in external audit, driving PFRS compliance, tax accuracy, and team performance.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a seasoned Associate Director specializing in external audit, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), income taxation, and accounting. I lead complex engagements across industries including BPO, logistics, leasing and real estate, travel services, golf clubs, manufacturing, retail, and PEZA/BOI-registered companies.
I’m known for strong client relationship management and quality assurance, partnering closely with CFOs and executive stakeholders to present audit findings and recommendations that strengthen internal controls. I direct planning, execution, and review of high-risk areas while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with applicable financial reporting standards.
I also mentor audit teams of 2–4 members, performing detailed second-level reviews of workpapers, financial statements, and income tax returns to ensure accuracy and completeness. I continuously focus on actionable risk assessment insights, process improvement, and audit procedure execution that helps clients make better decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Director
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Served as primary liaison between engagement partners and client executives, presenting audit findings and recommendations to streamline processes and strengthen internal controls. Directed high-risk audit engagements and performed detailed reviews of audit workpapers, financial statements, and income tax returns while mentoring audit teams.
Senior Associate
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
Oct 2021 - Sep 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Led end-to-end audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, and risk assessment, and developed audit plans and control matrices to ensure regulatory compliance. Supervised audit teams and reviewed/finalized financial statements, disclosures, and income tax returns while communicating progress, findings, and recommendations to resolve misstatements or control deficiencies.
Associate
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
Nov 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Executed audit program procedures under supervision, performed initial reviews of financial statements and income tax returns, and identified inconsistencies for further analysis. Prepared and maintained meeting minutes and supported engagement documentation and follow-up.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arellano University
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy
2015 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arellano University (Manila) from 2015 to 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PhilippinesAuthorized to work in
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