Ervina Yosephine

I Lead the financial management and strategic planning processes for the commercial business units. I play a key role in driving decision-making and supporting the growth and profitability of the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Forecasting & Long-Term Planning: Lead the forecasting and long-term financial planning processes for commercial business units, providing a clear roadmap for future growth.
• Quarterly Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver detailed quarterly financial reports, focusing on commercial performance, profitability, and KPIs, providing senior management with actionable insights to steer business strategy.
• Financial Modeling & Impact Assessment: Conduct financial modeling to assess the financial impact of new projects, investments, or business ventures.

• Played key role in audit committee, providing insights and recommendations to guide organizational strategy.
• Participated in audit committee processes to ensure financial integrity throughout all levels of the organization.

I was responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, as well as supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. Key responsibilities included:

• Financial Reporting & Accuracy: Oversaw the preparation of financial reports by the shared service center, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of financial performance against KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and presenting actionable insights to the CFO to optimize financial results.
• Strategic Monitoring & Execution: Monitored the execution of business strategies and the progress of agreed-upon action plans, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and business goals.
• Process Improvement & Recommendations: Regularly identified opportunities for process improvements, offering recommendations to streamline operations and enhance financial control mechanisms.

As a Senior Associate in Financial Audit, I played a key role in executing and overseeing audit engagements, collaborating closely with junior staff and reporting directly to managers. Key responsibilities included:

• Client Business & Risk Assessment: Conducted thorough assessments of clients' business processes, identifying potential risks and areas of improvement, which informed audit strategies and procedures.
• Audit Testing & Compliance: Performed detailed tests of controls and substantive tests of account balances in accordance with applicable accounting standards and client-specific procedures. Ensured compliance with regulations while maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.
• Proposed Adjustments & Solutions: Delivered actionable recommendations for adjustments to financial reports, and provided strategic solutions to address internal control deficiencies, helping clients enhance their financial processes and minimize risks.
• Mentorship & Supervision: Led, coached, and mentored junior associates, fostering a collaborative team environment while ensuring quality work was consistently delivered on time.

Through this role, I strengthened my technical expertise in auditing and financial reporting, and honed my leadership skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.