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Joward Cavalida

@jowardcavalida

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Certified Public Accountant and internal controls auditor driving compliance and control improvements.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead internal control testing and remediation in a collaborative, governance-focused team, with opportunities to mentor and drive continuous improvement.

I am a Certified Public Accountant and experienced Internal Controls Auditor with a strong background in compliance, risk management, and financial reporting assurance. I currently support North America M.A.R. Compliance at QBE GSSC using the COSO Internal Control Framework.

I lead design and operating effectiveness testing, issue remediation, and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units, translating audit findings into actionable insights through process walkthroughs, Visio flowcharting, and data analysis using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.

My career includes roles in internal and external audit across financial services and corporate shared services, where I supported RCSA, operational audits, SOX 404 testing, and control environment assessments. I have a proven record of improving control environments and ensuring regulatory compliance.

I am committed to upholding governance standards, mentoring audit teams, and driving continuous improvement in compliance functions by delivering clear reporting, remediation validation, and quality-reviewed workpapers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Auditor, Internal Controls

Current

QBE Group Shared Services Centre

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Led internal controls compliance testing under the COSO framework and QBE MAR guidance, executing design and operating effectiveness testing and driving remediation to strengthen control environments across multiple business units.

Internal Controls COSO Controls Testing Issue Remediation Microsoft Visio Excel Power BI

Staff Auditor

Emerson Electric (Asia), Ltd.

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

Performed financial audits and SOX 404 control reviews, used Power BI for risk-based selections, validated transactions and reconciliations, and executed IT access and change management audit procedures.

Financial Audit Power BI Reconciliations IT General Controls Audit Reporting

Experienced Assurance Associate

PwC Isla Lipana & Co.

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Executed audit procedures across engagements including walkthroughs, tests of controls and details, trial balance mapping, and analytics setup to support financial statement assurance and audit quality.

Walkthroughs Analytics Financial Reporting

Audit Specialist

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies

Feb 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Led compliance and operational audits, identified control gaps, prepared working papers and reports, and provided actionable recommendations to improve processes and regulatory compliance.

Operational Audits Compliance Testing Risk Assessment Audit Reporting Working Papers Process Improvement Evidence gathering

Internal Auditor

SouthBank Inc.

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (11 months)

Conducted reviews of banking operations and finance processes, recommended control enhancements, monitored corrective actions, and supported investigations and ad hoc projects for senior leadership.

Internal Controls Compliance Risk Assessment Report Writing

College Instructor

Lourdes College

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 (9 months)

Taught accounting and advisory courses including Advanced Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and CPA review topics to undergraduate students.

Teaching Accounting Instruction CPA Accounting Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lourdes College

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy

2010 - 2014

Grade: Dean's Lister

Activities and societies: Student Government (Secretary of Finance, Auditor); Academic scholar; CPA review instruction (part-time)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program with academic honors and participation in student government roles related to finance and auditing.