Ian Paolo Mercado
@ianpaolomercado
Senior Auditor and accounting professional combining audit expertise, financial planning, and ERP support to drive compliant, data-accurate results.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a future-oriented accounting and audit professional with a strong focus on financial planning and organizational development. I prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
In audit roles, I analyze the impact of changing business environments on clients, implement and contribute to audit plans, and identify ethical conflicts. I also coach junior team members to build technical competency and efficient performance.
Beyond traditional audit, I supported ERP operations at ORACLE NETSUITE (PHILIPPINES) CORPORATION, delivering Tier-3 support and serving as an SME to internal and external customers. I assessed system hardware and software, performed diagnostic tests, and maintained a current customer support database.
With certifications including NetSuite (Supply Chain Management, WMS) and SAP Associate, plus SOX and ITGC training, I bring a controls-and-process mindset to every engagement. I’m also skilled in QuickBooks Online updates and payroll processing, and I’m highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and root-cause analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
ISGF Recruitment and Staffing Firm
Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Prepared and maintained accurate financial records, including general ledgers, balance sheets, and income statements. Produced recurring financial reports, ensured compliance, processed payroll, and updated invoices/client information in QuickBooks Online and Salesforce.
Analyzed the impact of the changing business environment on client matters and contributed input to audit planning. Identified ethical conflicts and coached junior team members to improve technical competency and performance.
Technical Support Engineer
Oracle NetSuite (Philippines) Corporation
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Provided ERP Tier-3 support by responding to end-user requests, troubleshooting issues, and performing diagnostic tests to optimize performance. Assessed system hardware/software, communicated technical information to non-technical users, and maintained the customer support database.
Identified accounting and audit issues, performed research to resolve them, and supported engagement delivery through on-field team leadership. Evaluated processes, procedures, and systems to analyze control gaps and recommend improvements.
Managing/Associate Editor
The Sphere
Jan 2015 - Jun 2019 (4 years 5 months)
Supervised and managed an editorial team, including hiring and training new editors. Edited, proofread, and copyedited content for publication while managing the overall content workflow.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
San Pedro College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: Sports Editor (Managing/Associate Editor). Champion, Provincial Accounting Quiz Bees; Runner-up, Regional Accounting Quiz Bees.
Earned a BS in Accountancy from San Pedro College of Business Administration from 2015 to 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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