Marlyn Dalire
Certified Public Accountant
Wembley
Summary
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 8 years of combined professional experience in financial audits and capital market transactions involving substantial work experience with large publicly listed companies, FTSE companies and private entities. Proficient in designing audit strategy and internal control risk assessment. Goal-oriented individual with strong dedication for career growth and professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
PKF Littlejohn LLP
06.2022 - Current
- Expertise on manufacturing, consumer products & retail and renewable energy business including designing and executing complex audit procedures.
- Prepares IFRS technical consultation to be submitted to the firm's technical team.
- Conduct training to junior and senior associates of the firm regarding audit procedures, strategies and new audit standards.
- Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tool.
- Experience in conducting PCAOB-compliant audits for publicly traded companies in the US.
- Conduct strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Involve in client pitching presentation and tender process and preparing budget for prospective client.
- Reviews technical memorandum prepared by the client and check whether it adhere to the relevant standards.
- Coordinate with the Technical Department team to review complex accounting issues and new audit standards.
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating and auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
- Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager/partner, and execute it in compliance with the firm's policies and protocols.
- Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback to senior and junior members of the team.
- Execute and manage the audit process effectively with clients ranging from private entities to listed entities.
- Financial management of portfolio taking control of WIP, billing and debt management.
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinate directly with firm-wide audit quality champions and firm wide financial reporting experts in resolving client accounting issues and reviewing annual report and RNS reports.
- Comprehensive review of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, FRS102 and FRS 101.
- Planning, coordinating, directing and audit engagements and budgets to ensure effective resource utilization, excellent service delivery and maximum recoverability.
- Perform and review audit planning, risk assessment and design of audit strategy and test of controls.
- Reviews internal control assessment and result of internal control testing.
- In depth knowledge on capital market transactions such as accounting for acquisition and disposal and calculation of goodwill/gain or loss on acquisition.
- Perform going concern assessment of various clients including FTSE entities.
- Organizing audit team in such a way that processes, roles & responsibilities are clear and work is efficiently and equally divided amongst the team.
- Liaising and working closely with experts and specialists including but not limited to IT, internal audit and actuaries.
- Prepare and present audit findings and management letter comments to audit directors/partners for audit committee presentation.
- Lead manager for review of audit of overseas component team.
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Works closely with the audit partners and senior managers in the preparation of engagement proposals, audit fees and costs budget, including the performance of engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.
- Preparation of engagement budget including time budget and engagement fee allocation for the Group audits.
- Review of the audit planning, test of controls and design of audit strategy.
- Review on the consolidated financial statements and consolidation workings.
- Preparation of the audit findings report including management letter comments to be presented to the audit committee.
- Involved in the review of impairment assessment on goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with IAS 36.
- Comprehensive review of annual reports and market disclosures and financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
- Involved in capital market transactions such as preparation of the initial public offering (IPO) reports.
- Supervise and coach senior/s and associate/s through timely work paper review, direct supervision, and providing technical accounting and auditing advice.
- Resolves any technical, administrative, or personnel problems and promptly notifies the audit partners and senior managers about matters which need action at a higher level with an alternative course of solutions.
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Lead senior for audit engagement, which include planning, executing, directing and review of the financial statements.
- Plan, develop strategies and supervise fieldwork team in all phases of an audit engagement
- Review and assessment of the client’s judgments and estimates such as recoverability of deferred tax assets under IAS 12 and provision for dismantling cost under IAS 37.
- Perform substantive analytical procedures using data analytics to identify unusual or unexpected trends.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
- Supervise junior engagement team members and develop them through effectively delegating audit tasks and providing guidance to assurance staff.
- Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
- Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines 06.2009 - 03.2013
Skills
In-depth knowledge on internal control risk assessment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
Strong leadership and project management skills
Experience of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP and international standards on auditing
Extensive experience in conducting-PCAOB compliant audits for publicly traded companies
Excellent presentation skills
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Audit Manager
PKF Littlejohn LLP
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
11.2019 - 06.2022
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young
02.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
06.2009 - 03.2013
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