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DAVID B. GONZALES, CPA, CISA-exams passer 0279 Kalawakan, Catmon, Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines Mobile: +63 998 8521907 Email: davidgonzales0915@gmail.com

Relevant Skills

Knowledge in the Ernst and Young’s (EY) Global Audit Methodology (GAM) and

GAMx, Canvas and other EY audit tools

Knowledge of SAP ECC 6.0

Knowledge of COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies)

Framework and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway

Commission (COSO) Internal Controls Framework

Proficient in MS Office applications

Organized, has the ability to prioritize and can work under pressure and with

simultaneous deadlines

Has good communications (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and is able to work well in teams

Capable of multitasking and takes responsibility and ownership of engagements

assigned

Flexible and adaptable to changes or new situations and can work independently

Has decision-making and critical thinking skills

Self-motivated and has initiative

Work Experience Company: SyCip Gorres Velayo and Co. (SGV & Co.)

(A member firm of Ernst and Young Global Limited) 6760 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

Position: Senior Associate Period: November 5, 2012 to present

Professional

Experience

Financial Audit IT Integration Experience

Led and supervised IT audit engagements to support financial statement audits,

focusing on risks assessment and controls evaluation over computerized application

systems, such as SAP ECC 6.0, Oracle Financials, POS systems, Geniisys other

industry-specific and customized systems supporting business processes. The

financial audit IT integration include IT general control reviews including detailed

security review on the operating, database and application systems level.

Performed business process reviews on the different industries for financial audit IT

integration engagements. Identified risk areas and control procedures (automated

and manual) throughout the client’s business process and assessed its impact to the

financial statements.

Coordinated review requirements with the relevant process and control owners.

Attended regular project status/progress meeting.

Performed review of design and operating effectiveness of application controls

Seconded to Ernst and Young Sydney, Australia practice on 2016 for a four-month

rotation. During this assignment to Sydney, assisted in the review of IT processes of

various internal and external audit clients.

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System Post-implementation Review Experience

Reviewed the effectiveness of the newly implemented system in terms of

functionality, and assessed the effectiveness of system controls to address potential

risks.

Current State Assessment Experience

Performed review of a financial institution’s current state of IT processes along with

information security controls and information management controls

Identified future state option based on regulatory requirements (Central Bank of the

Philippines) and applicable practice framework (COBIT 5), for the client’s

application of quasi-banking license

Defined an IT roadmap that will involve prioritization and scheduling of the various

improvement initiatives along with associated timeline and budgetary estimates

Internal Audit (SOX 404 compliance review) Experience

Assigned to an internal audit engagement of one of the largest consumer product

companies in the world. Engagement dealt with SOX required Controls Self-

Assessment (CSA) focusing on the financial control objectives, with emphasis on

collaboration between Internal Controls Representatives and CSA process owners.

SOX required CSAs are the base for the client’s financial certification process

required by the CEO/CFO, in accordance with SOX 404.

With role as team leader, reviewed content and quality of team output, identified

and validated issues on controls testing, and provided recommendations. Processes

reviewed include IT Operations, Application Management, Accounts Receivable,

Order Management, Distribution, Plant Finance, Pension Administration, Purchasing

(Sourcing), Marketing, Fixed Asset Accounting and General Accounting

Provided inputs on progress for consolidation by the Senior Team Leaders, scoring

for SOX CSA+ after evaluating critical areas with the objective of assessing the

adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

Assessed resource performance and assisted managers in conducting training to new

team members.

Financial Audit Experience

Started professional career at SGV/EY in Financial Assurance Services practice and

performed documentation of understanding and walkthrough of significant processes

(i.e. purchases, cash receipts and disbursements, revenue, inventory, payroll and

financial statement closure) of audit clients.

Performed substantive audit procedures

Reviewed client’s financial statements, income tax returns and preparation of

management letters which includes observation and corresponding recommendation

for improvements of internal accounting control and discussion of audit findings

with client’s management

Industry Exposure

Media and Entertainment (Broadcasting)

Pharmaceutical

Insurance

Banking

Health Sciences

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Real estate

Consumer products

Retail

Insurance

Fast food

Manufacturing

Business Process Outsourcing

Educational Background

2008-2012 Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA), Cum Laude

2004-2008 Sacred Heart Academy – Santa Maria, Bulacan Class Salutatorian

1998-2004 Jose Juan Serapio Elementary School – Santa Maria, Bulacan Class Valedictorian

Professional

Certification

Philippine Certified Public Accountant, October 2012 Registration/License No. 0146015

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – examinations passer

Affiliation

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Member, Institute of Internal Auditors – Philippines (IIA – P)

Member, ISACA – Manila Chapter

Trainings/ Seminars Attended

Asean Advisory Learning Event (August 1 – 3, 2016), SGV & Co.

EY Canvas for FAIT (October 9, 2015), SGV & Co.

IT General Controls (August 10 - 13, 2015), SGV & Co.

Introduction to ACL (August 14, 2015), SGV & Co.

Advanced Core Consulting (June 2 – 8, 2015), SGV & Co.

New Seniors Program (December 10 – 12, 2014), SGV & Co.

IFRS Intermediate ILT I and II (September 3-4, and October 20 – 24,

2014), SGV & Co.

Asia-Pacific ASSURANCE 301 & 302 Field-in-charge Program (July 16 – 25,

2014), SGV & Co.

Review of Income Tax Return (July 31, 2013), SGV & Co.

Basic Taxes for Non-tax staff (July 30, 2013), SGV & Co.

Basic Financial Instruments (July 13 and 20, 2013), SGV & Co.

Asia-Pacific ASSURANCE 201 & 202 Intermediate Staff Program (July 1 –

9, 2013), SGV & Co.

Asia-Pacific ASSURANCE 101 & 102: New Staff Program (November 7 – 21

November 2012), SGV & Co.

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Personal Information Age: 25 Birth date: September 15, 1991 Birth place: Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines Civil Status: Single Citizenship: Filipino

Character References

Available upon request.