Gerwin Norico, CPA

Experience

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  Rene P. Garrido and Associate

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Assistant Staff Auditor
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  Henkel

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Accounting Specialist

  Position: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (January 2013-May 2013)Company : HENKEL Asia Pacific Service CenterCompany Address : LKG Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati CityDepartment: Pay-to-Purchase Department/Middle East and North Africa Region: Algeria, Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Polybit, Tunisia, Israel, South Africa (PTP-MENA)Role : Responsible for generating data from SAP, prepare monthly reports and provide simplified analysis (percentage and volume) based on results obtained from the reports. Generation of data from SAP and preparation of Purchase Order Usage Report used to measure the extent of each country’s compliance in maximizing the use of Purchase Order Documents in Third Party Purchase transactions. Generation of data from SAP and preparation of Debit Balance Report used to keep track of vendors’ debit balances arising from pre-payments and unrecorded credit memos to avoid loses and excess outflow of resources. Generation of data from SAP and preparation of After the Fact Report used to measure the extent of each country’s compliance to the standard procedure of creating Purchase Orders prior to transacting with vendors to ensure that proper specifications on price, quantity and quality of purchased goods and services are followed. Generation of data from SAP and preparation of report and analysis of other financially relevant reports such as GRIR Report, Payment on Time Report, and other reports based on request and urgent necessitate of each MENA country locals. Responsible for communicating with locals (local accounting specialists from each MENA country) regarding issues pertaining to payments to purchase transactions. Down-Payment Clearing Reclassification of Tax codes and tax amounts Invoice processing and posting in SAPERION and SAP with keen attention to the accuracy of amounts, quantity, currency and invoicing party. Mas kaunti

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  Bayer Business Services

  May 2013 - Jan 2016

  Projects :_Global Accounting and Operations (GAO) Projects_Bayer Middle East GAC Transition and P2R Migration (most recent)_Bayer Holding Thailand ProjectIndonesia Currency Change Project_Mambo for Korea System Migration Project_Bayer Material Science (BMS) Move Projects_Vietnam BMS Move ProjectThailand BMS Move Project_Korea BMS Move Project_Global Accounting and Controlling (GAC) Projects_Indonesia Wave 2 GAC Transition_Thailand GAC Transition – Extension of Stabilization PhaseRoles/Responsibility:Responsible for the successful accomplishment of all key transition milestones, from scoping to closureLeads the transition and work shadowing teams and manages risks and issuesInteracts with the Head of Accounting to align all transition related topicsObtains approval for relevant exceptions via demand managementAligns implementation for critical process enablers with GPO implementation teamsManage overall project and deliverablesFollow and maintain project plan and timelineDirect responsibility over project members on LE and SSOSupport team members in preparation of transition deliverables: CM plan, KT plan, cutover checklist assessment, deliverable completeness, advisory board’s preparation, etc.Ensure holistic management view on transition Trainings:Transition and Projects MethodologyLean Management System and Lean Management ElementsProject Management Program Mas kaunti -1st level of escalation for issues encountered by accountants on daily operations and month-end closing-assigned to monitor/supervise general accounting operations and closing for North Asean legal entities (Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines)-assigned to spearhead the migration of two (2) Indonesia legal entities into the new SAP system with transition to the standardized general accounting process.-assigned to work on the six (6), two-week business trips to Jakarta, Indonesia from May 2014-September 2014 for knowledge transfer, training for country controllers and accounting personnels until the completion of the migration process.-Six Sigma -trains new hires and accountant level personnels -part of process improvement team- assigned to ensure quality of service delivered and release of error-free, accurate and reliable financial statements every month-end, quarter-end and year-end closingOther Special AssignmentAssignment : LEAN ChampionRoles/Responsibility: Establishing the Lean Management culture and maintain momentumImplementation of agreed LMS elements (Whiteboards, KPI System/Dialogue, Coaching/Feedback, and other LMS elements). Coaching skills will be fostered via Bayer training program.Through KPI System/Dialogue improve management skills in steering and driving business, ensuring bottom up approachImplementation of Lean Maturity Index (self-assessment on degree of lean implementation)Assignment : Closing and Reporting Support for GARoles/Responsibility:Provide process expert level support for General Accounting Department in ASEAN during working days of month end closing in all GA modules (asset management, general ledger, closing, reporting, audit and control). Conduct training sessions in Operational Readiness Assessment program of General Accounting. Mas kaunti

  • Finance and Accounting Process - Transition Lead

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Process Expert - General Accounting (General Ledger/Asset Management/Reporting/Closing)

    May 2013 - Jan 2013
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  Bayer

  May 2022 - Jan 2023

  Senior Business Controller for Bayer Business Philippines Inc. - a service center organization with 800+ employees delivering Accounting services to Bayer Companies around the globe.-Forecasting-Budgeting-Financial Analysis-Management Reporting Interim Head of Finance for Crop Science Division_Strategic and financial management of the business_Integrated view on sales, operational/financial planning and cash flow_dedicated business analysis and decision support to key stakeholders_reporting directly to South East Asia Finance Lead

  • Senior Business Controller

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Head of Finance (interim assignment)

    May 2022 - Jan 2022
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  DB Schenker

  Jan 2024 - now

  Service Delivery Manager - Business Controlling