Izza G.
Director Audit
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Izza C. is an accomplished Associate Director at SyCip Gorres Velayo and Company, a Philippine member firm of Ernst & Young (EY) Global. Based out of Makati City, Philippines, she has demonstrated extensive expertise in the accounting and auditing field. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Mindanao, Izza C. excels in managing complex accounts by overseeing planning, execution, and quality control on deliverables. In her previous role as a Senior Audit Associate, she showcased her leadership by mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with EY’s Global Audit Methodology and International Standards on Auditing. Her proficiency encompasses managing multiple teams simultaneously, conducting audits in sectors including consumer products and power utilities, and collaborating efficiently across departments to deliver integrated client solutions. Izza holds certifications in International Financial Reporting Standards and possess notable skills in utilizing digital audit tools for enhanced engagement efficiency.
Experience
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
SYCIP GORRES VELAYO AND COMPANY · 2025 — PresentOversees the planning, execution, and delivery of accounts, managing timelines, budgets, and resources for successful outcomes. Provides leadership and mentorship to junior staff and teams, ensuring work quality and adherence to regulations by reviewing deliverables and offering constructive feedback. Monitors project budgets and works closely with other EY teams to deliver integrated client solutions.SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE
SYCIP GORRES VELAYO AND COMPANY · 2023 — 2025Led a team in performing audit planning and establishing timetables to ensure timely engagement completion. Supervised walkthrough interviews to enhance understanding of client business environments for effective risk assessment and efficient audit planning. Ensured that requested schedules were adequate for audit procedures and confirmed the performance of substantive audit procedures and tests of controls for significant transaction classes. Reviewed associates' audit working papers for adherence to EY's Global Audit Methodology and International (or Philippine) Standards on Auditing and served as a quality reviewer for draft financial statements.AUDIT ASSOCIATE
SYCIP GORRES VELAYO AND COMPANY · 2021 — 2023Prepared and conducted walkthrough interviews to enhance understanding of the client's business and assisted in risk assessment for an efficient audit program. Identified necessary schedules for audit procedures and prepared audit working papers for substantive audit procedures. Crafted a consolidated working trial balance using MS Excel to support information in the audited financial statements. Generated audit documentation to ensure proper performance of procedures and regularly checked new accounting policies and Global Audit Methodology updates to maintain compliance with International (or Philippine) Financial Reporting Standards.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in AccountancyUNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO