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Sandra Serapio

@sandraserapio

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Seasoned finance and audit leader with 25 years' experience in CFO and CAE roles.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance or audit leadership roles where I can strengthen controls, drive financial performance, mentor teams, and support mission-driven organizations with clear governance and collaborative culture.

I am a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor with 25 years of progressive experience across finance, internal audit and procurement. I have served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Executive, leading financial management, internal audit, governance, risk and control improvements while overseeing budgeting, treasury, reporting and major negotiations.

I lead cross-functional teams, design risk-based audit programs, implement financial systems and drive procurement projects with strong supplier negotiation skills. I am detail-oriented, adaptable, confidential, and committed to delivering compliant, efficient financial operations and meaningful control enhancements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head, Procurement & Finance

Current

RMTS Co. Ltd.

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Leads procurement projects for private and government clients, negotiates with suppliers to optimize profit and delivery, and oversees day-to-day accounting, receivables/payables and periodic financial reporting for management and compliance.

Procurement Financial Reporting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Budgeting Regulatory Compliance Vendor Management

Chief Financial Officer

Tulay Sa Pag-unlad Inc.

Feb 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Oversaw the finance function for a microfinance NGO, led budgeting, treasury, financial controls and external reporting, and advised executive leadership on major financial decisions and performance metrics.

Financial Management Budgeting Treasury Financial Control Tax Management Financial Systems

Chief Audit Executive

Tulay Sa Pag-unlad Inc.

Dec 2011 - Jan 2019 (7 years 1 month)

Led the internal audit function, prepared risk-based audit plans and ARMC reports, monitored high-level audit issues and managed issuance of audit reports while conducting staff training and IS audits.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Audit Plans Governance Audit Reporting Staff Development

Partner

S.G. Serapio & Associates

Jul 2003 - Dec 2012 (9 years 5 months)

Provided accounting, audit and business consultancy services to SMEs including implementation of accounting policies, compliance monitoring and assurance engagements.

Audit Accounting Policies & Compliance Financial Reporting SME Tax Reporting Assurance feasibility studies

Internal Audit Manager

Tulay Sa Pag-unlad Inc.

Aug 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 3 months)

Managed internal audit teams, reviewed and finalized audit reports, supported audit committee meetings and assisted in annual audit planning and manual revisions.

Team Management Internal Audit Audit Reporting Audit Plans Audit Committee Liaison Process Improvement

Partner

Power Online Co.

Jul 2002 - Dec 2009 (7 years 5 months)

Managed business operations and client relations, provided professional advice and training, prepared financial reports and facilitated external audits for client services business.

Operations Management Client Relations Training Financial Reporting Business Development Negotiation

Vice President for Finance

Camox Philippines Inc.

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002 (11 months)

Managed general accounting, payroll and administration, prepared financial reports and annual budgets, and managed cash flow and bank transactions for the company.

Financial Reporting Cash Management Payroll Budgeting Accounting Policies

Finance and Administration Manager

Sygma Group

Apr 1999 - Jun 2001 (2 years 2 months)

Managed accounting, payroll and administration, conducted operations audits to improve sales monitoring and profitability, and prepared feasibility studies for financing agreements.

Operational Audits Accounting Payroll feasibility studies Credit Collections Financial Analysis

Junior Internal Auditor

Philippine Commercial International Bank

Jul 1997 - Mar 1999 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted branch and affiliate audits nationwide, prepared audit working papers and draft reports, and assessed controls and compliance with procedures.

Branch Audits Compliance Testing Banking Operations