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Therese Rio

@thereserio

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Certified Public Accountant specializing in audit leadership, client relations, and team development.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior audit/accounting role where I can lead engagements, mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and drive compliance and continuous improvement.

I am a Certified Public Accountant with progressive experience in external audit and accounting across public practice and corporate settings. At SGV & Co. (member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.), I progressed from Audit Associate to Associate Director, leading full-cycle engagements, audit planning, and team resource forecasting while ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

I have a strong track record mentoring junior staff, coordinating with cross-functional teams (tax and advisory), and maintaining client relationships to drive smooth audit operations and accurate financial reporting. I bring practical project accounting experience from construction and service firms, and I am committed to high-quality audits, clear communication, and continuous professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Director

Current

SGV & Co.

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Oversees team resource planning and leads audit planning, strategy development, and full-cycle engagement execution for multiple clients, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and smooth audit operations.

Audit Plans Team Leadership Client Relationship Management Financial Reporting Compliance Mentoring

Senior Audit Associate

SGV & Co.

Sep 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Directed daily engagement activities, allocated tasks, supervised and mentored junior staff, and reviewed audit workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness across client engagements.

Staff Supervision Engagement Management Client Communication Documentation Risk Assessment

Audit Associate

SGV & Co.

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Performed substantive testing, assisted in executing audit plans, prepared and completed audit workpapers, and communicated findings to clients and managers to support audit completion.

Substantive Testing Client Communication Internal Controls

Accounting Staff

RRM Aircon Services

Feb 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 10 months)

Recorded daily business transactions, prepared monthly financial statements, performed basic financial analyses, and handled BIR form preparation and filing to maintain compliance.

Bookkeeping Financial Statement Preparation Transaction recording Reconciliations Financial Analysis Regulatory Compliance

Accounting Staff

4E Builders Corporation

Feb 2019 - Jan 2020 (11 months)

Recorded and classified project expenditures, reviewed weekly budgets and payroll, maintained project documentation, and ensured accurate recording of budget liquidations and subcontractor billings.

Cost Tracking Payroll Documentation