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Renz Crystel Abanador

@renzcrystelabanador

CPA and State Auditor who delivers accurate financial, compliance, and value-for-money audits with strong analytical judgment.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an audit-focused role where I can apply my CPA and audit experience to strengthen financial controls, deliver compliance and value-for-money findings, and improve processes through clear communication and rigorous analytical work.

I’m a CPA and State Auditor focused on high-quality financial, compliance, and value-for-money audit work. I combine strong communication and analytical skills with a disciplined approach to internal accounting controls and professional standards.

In my current role as State Auditor I (Commission on Audit), I conduct financial and compliance audits, including post-audits of disbursements/expenditures and revenues/receipts/collections, and I assist in evaluating internal control systems. I also help prepare draft annual audit reports and support value-for-money audit activities.

Previously as State Auditing Examiner II, I supported financial and compliance audit processes, cash examination, and analysis of accounts on a selective basis. Before government service, I worked in accounting roles at Stepn Philippines Quaternaries Inc., where I handled costing and inventory adjustments in SAP, processed payables, monitored expenses, and prepared reports for government submissions.

I’m also experienced in internal audit and external audit support, including interviews, observation and vouching of documents, and drafting audit report findings for review. I’m motivated to join teams where I can continue delivering reliable results, improve processes, and partner effectively with stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

State Auditor

Current

Commission on Audit - RO IV-A

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Conducted financial and compliance post-audits of disbursements/expenditures and revenues/receipts/collections, including review of journal vouchers. Assisted value-for-money audit activities, evaluated internal control systems, and prepared draft annual audit reports.

Financial Audit Compliance & Audit Internal Controls Audit Reporting Journal Voucher Expenditures Revenue Collection Value For Money Audits

State Auditing Examiner II

Commission on Audit - RO IV-A

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)

Performed financial and compliance audits, including post-audits of disbursements/expenditures and revenues/receipts/collections and review of journal vouchers. Assisted in cash examinations, selective account analysis, and other audit and administrative activities.

Financial Audit Compliance & Audit Cash Examination Journal Voucher Audit Administration

Cost Accountant

Stepan Philippines Quaternaries Inc

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)

Reviewed and updated product recipe/costing while monitoring moving average and standard prices. Managed SAP-based inventory adjustments and supported production variance analysis and PEZA raw materials liquidation reporting.

SAP Cost Accounting Recipe Costing Review Moving Average Material Location Transfer

Payables Accountant

Stepan Philippines Quaternaries Inc

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years)

Validated vendor documents prior to payment by checking pricing, delivery terms, and accuracy of accounting entries. Processed SAP and bank payments, prepared weekly payment projections, managed cash management reporting, and monitored overhead and advances.

Accounts Payable SAP Payment Processing Cash Management Manual Check Preparation Bank & Supplier DM CM

General Accountant

Stepan Philippines Quaternaries Inc

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

Prepared, coordinated, and filed government-required reports and BIR forms via EFPS and e-submission. Generated Form 2307 certificates, processed vendor invoices in SAP, maintained ledgers, and supported reconciliation of processed work.

BIR EFPS & E Submission Withholding Tax (Form 2307)Ledger Maintenance Reconciliations Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Support

Internal Auditor

Keppel Philippines Marine, Inc.

Jun 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Assisted internal audit engagements by performing interviews, observations, and document vouching to support audit opinions. Prepared draft findings, recommended corrective actions, and followed up committed action plans with departments.

Internal Audit Interview Recommendations Action Plan Follow Up Audit Reporting

Audit Associate

Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC Philippines)

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)

Managed multiple audit engagements and used computer tools to improve audit efficiency. Interacted with client management to gather information, resolve audit issues, draft financial statement compilations, and support partner review.

Client Management Audit Efficiency Improvements

On-the-Job Trainee

Commission on Audit

May 2017 - Jun 2017 (1 month)

Assisted with audit procedures and supported preparation of cash examination reports. Performed tasks within audit engagements under the Commission on Audit during the OJT period.

Cash Examination Support Audit Reporting document preparation Data Verification Team Collaboration