Cara J.
Senior Internal Audit Supervisor
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Cara Jane Paula P. is an accomplished Assistant Audit Supervisor with over ten years of experience in audit and accounting roles spanning the financial services, banking, property development, and manufacturing sectors. At BPR Advisors Inc., she leads a team of five auditors in delivering internal audit engagements for U.S.-based banking clients, focusing on risk assessment, IFRS reporting, and the evaluation of internal controls. Her responsibilities include designing audit schedules, conducting managerial reviews, and presenting audit recommendations that improve operational controls. Past roles include General Accountant at Progressive Development Corp. (Araneta Group), Lead Accountant at Bioregen Euro, Inc., and Audit Associate at SGV & Co. (EY Philippines). She is a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Saint Mary’s University.
Experience
Assistant Audit Supervisor
BPR Advisors Inc. (Outsourced by PM Internal Audit LLC) · 2021 — PresentLead a team of five auditors in conducting internal audit engagements for various U.S.-based banking clients. Assess risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and create audit schedules and reports that comply with regulatory standards. Oversee managerial reviews of workpapers, audit testing, and reports. Provide actionable audit recommendations to clients to address issues and enhance operational controls. Mentor audit staff to improve their technical capabilities and the overall quality of audits. Work collaboratively in the design, development, and testing of an automated Audit Portal.Accountant
Outsourced by Handi-Lift Inc. · 2021 — 2021Handled daily accounting transactions and generated monthly financial reports. Responsible for preparing bank reconciliations and payroll, while also assisting in year-end external audits.General Accountant
Progressive Development Corp. (Araneta Group) · 2019 — 2021Prepared monthly financial statements, reconciliations, payroll, and ensured statutory remittances were completed. Developed budgets, carried out variance analyses, and created audit schedules for financial reviews.Lead Accountant
Bioregen Euro, Inc. · 2018 — 2019Created financial statements compliant with IFRS, along with cash flow forecasts and inventory reports. Assisted during external audit fieldwork by managing documentation and addressing queries from auditors. Communicated financial results, forecasts, and project updates directly to management.Audit Associate
SGV & Co. (EY Philippines) · 2015 — 2018Conducted tests of controls and performed substantive audit procedures across various industries. Contributed to IFRS- and HKFRS-based audit engagements, which included preparing audit documentation and financial statements.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in AccountancySaint Mary’s University · — — 2014
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