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kert santos

@kertsantos

I am an experienced CPA and senior accountant specializing in audit, reporting and team leadership.

Philippines
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior accounting or assurance roles where I can lead teams, improve controls and reporting, work with ERPs, and contribute to strategic financial decisions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am a Certified Public Accountant with almost ten years of experience in audit, assurance and accounting across multinational and local firms, including roles in the Philippines, Poland, and the United States. I have overseen end-to-end accounting processes, statutory and group audits, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and ERP-based accounting operations.

I consistently lead and coach engagement teams to deliver high-quality audit work and timely reporting while improving internal controls and processes. I bring practical experience implementing accounting improvements, consolidations, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PP

Senior Associate III

PricewaterhouseCoopers Polska

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Planned and led audit engagements, assessed risks and tailored audit programs, and executed procedures for key accounts to ensure compliance with auditing standards. Supervised engagement teams and delivered timely financial statement reviews and recommendations.

IC

Assurance Senior Associate II

Isla Lipana & Co.

Dec 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Led planning and execution of audit engagements for consumer and industrial clients, performed key account testing, and reviewed financial statements and tax returns for compliance. Recommended control improvements and coordinated deliverables to meet client deadlines.

YC

Assurance Senior Associate

Yu Villar Tadeja & Co.

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (4 months)

Managed audit engagements by designing audit strategy, supervising staff, and reviewing client financials to ensure statutory compliance. Produced internal control memoranda and group reporting for counterpart firms.

YC

Assurance Associate

Yu Villar Tadeja & Co.

Dec 2015 - Aug 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Executed audit procedures, walkthroughs, and control validations, and assisted in preparation and review of financial statements for statutory compliance. Coached junior team members and contributed to timely deliverables.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Camarines Norte logoUN

University of Camarines Norte

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from University of Camarines Norte, graduated April 2015.

Professional Regulation Commission – Republic of the Philippines logoPP

Professional Regulation Commission – Republic of the Philippines

Certified Public Accountant, Accountancy

Passed the Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination in October 2015 and licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission.

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Software and tools used professionally

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