Bernie Berba, CPA

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2018

  a. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current audit techniquesb. Manage a portfolio of clients (average of 10 or more clients) per financial year and plan the resources to complete the engagementc. Engage directly with client to negotiate the feed. Provide the necessary leadership and technical guidance and direction to junior and senior staff members of the audit teame. Review the working papers of the junior and senior staff members, provide feedback for improvement, and approve audit risk areas and the audit approachf. Engage clients and communicate directly with higher-level management regarding the audit plan and significant audit findings, if anyg. Proactively build relationships with higher-level management, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling clients’ problems Show less • Managed different audit engagements at the same time and serves as a primary liaison between the client and audit engagement team to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines. • Exhibited leadership in handling and supervising audit associates in the team. • Provided assurance services to local industries particularly Shared Service industry and Manufacturing. • Drafted and reviewed financial statements to ensure compliance with related standards (i.e. IFRS, PCAOB, SEC, BSP)• Performed review of the design and effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting• Worked with different service lines within the local firm and other member firms of Deloitte to accomplish audit engagement on time. • Supported the Manager and Partner in the overall supervision of the engagement and in ensuring that the audit is in compliance with the Audit Imperatives and within the budget. Show less -Assisted in planning work on assigned segments of an audit.-Reviewed transactions, documents, records, reports and methods for accuracy and effectiveness.-Prepared acceptable working papers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment.-Reviewed, developed and recommended changes in accounting systems and controls of a business-Held preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with operating personnel to verify and obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent deficiency and documents responses.-Reported audit findings and makes recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations and reductions in cost.-Assisted in the performance of special reviews at the request of management. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Senior Auditor

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Audit Associate

    Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Deloitte Singapore

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  Senior Auditor

  • Exhibited leadership in handling and supervising audit associates in the team. • Provided assurance services to local industries particularly Shared Service industry.• Drafted and reviewed financial statements to ensure compliance with related standards (i.e. IFRS)• Supported the Manager and Partner in the overall supervision of the engagement and in ensuring that the audit is in compliance with the Audit Imperatives and within the budget.

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  Deloitte & Touche LLP

  Mar 2019 - May 2022

  a. Plan the resources and timeline for a portfolio of clients per financial year (KPI: Cumulative engagement fee of approx. S$800,000)b. Perform pre-engagement activities such as doing independence check before commencement of the engagementc. Helping audit partners in doing proposals for prospective clientsd. Negotiate with clients on the audit fees based on the required resources to complete the engagemente. Make sure that billings with the client are raised timely based on the agreed timing of the engagement, ie. after completion of interim audit, after completion of final substantive procedures and upon issuance of audit reportf. Make sure that billings should be received/collected from clients within the credit terms and follow up with closely with client on overdue feesg. Provide the necessary leadership and technical guidance and direction to the audit teamh. Review working papers prepared by the members of the audit team and provide feedback for improvementi. Perform weekly check-in or discussion with each member of the teamj. Make sure that the audit plan/timeline is being followed and if there are changes to it, proactively engage client and audit team to update audit plan to meet clients’ expectations. Show less a. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current audit techniquesb. Identify the area of risk within client’s businesses and define the appropriate audit approachc. Provide the necessary leadership and technical guidance and direction to junior and senior staff member of the audit teamd. Complete audit process, from planning to reporting, and perform detailed audit procedures addressing significant audit risk areas while guiding junior and senior staff members in completing lower and higher risk arease. Review the working papers of the junior and senior staff members and provide feedback for improvementf. Engage clients and communicate directly with higher-level management the results of the audit such as audit findings/adjustments, recommendations for improvementsg. Proactively build a relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling clients’ problemsh. Collaborate with other professionals within Deloitte such as teams from Tax, Information Technology, Valuation and other areas of the business i. Make sure that the audit plan/timeline is being followed and if there are changes to it, proactively engage client and audit team to update audit plan to meet clients’ expectationsj. Work in at least one publicly listed company and establish the necessary leadership and technical knowledge in guiding the team to address audit risk areas and clients’ problems. Show less a. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current audit techniquesb. Identify the area of risk within client’s businesses and define the appropriate audit approachc. Provide the necessary leadership and technical guidance and direction to junior staff member of the audit teamd. Complete audit process, from planning to reporting, and perform detailed audit procedures addressing higher and significant audit risk areas while guiding junior staff members in completing lower risk arease. Engage clients and communicate directly with higher-level management the results of the audit such as audit findings/adjustments, recommendations for improvementsf. Proactively build a relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling clients’ problemsg. Collaborate with other professionals within Deloitte such as teams from Tax, Information Technology, Valuation and other areas of the businessh. Make sure that the audit plan/timeline is being followed and if there are changes to it, proactively engage client and audit team to update audit plan to meet clients’ expectations. Show less

  • Audit Manager

    Jul 2021 - May 2022

  • Assistant Manager

    Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Senior Auditor

    Mar 2019 - Nov 2020