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Skills:Accounting, Business Analysis, General Ledger, Banking Operations

Business Analyst (Consultant) November 2016 - current
Fiserv (ASPAC) Pte. Ltd, Hanoi, Ha Noi Vietnam
Industry: IT
The primary purpose of this position is to provide business analysis and expertise for the purpose of designing, developing, implementing and deploying Fiserv software solutions offered by the Professional Services, Delivery Services team for the Fiserv ASPAC business unit. Providing expertise in understanding and documenting business processes and workflows, performing gap analysis, understanding and defining business requirements, defining use cases/functional specifications, performing business process validation and Quality assurance testing.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide business analysis and expertise for the purpose of designing, developing, implementing and deploying Fiserv software solutions offered by the Professional Services, Delivery Services team for the Fiserv ASPAC business unit. Providing expertise in understanding and documenting business processes and workflows, performing gap analysis, understanding and defining business requirements, defining use cases/functional specifications, performing business process validation and Quality assurance testing.--
Software Analyst October 2013 - October 2016
Fidelity Information Services (FIS), Bangkok, Thailand
Industry: IT/Banking
Fidelity Information Services, Philippines October 2014 to Nov 11, 2016 Project: Core Banking System Implementation – TISCO Bank Public Company Limited in Bangkok, Thailand (May 26, 2015 – August 2016 Project: Core Banking System Implementation - Bank of Ayudha in Bangkok, Thailand (Oct. 12, 2014 to May 9, 2015) Business Analyst for Fidelity under Rumble Asia Corp October 2013 - October 2014
Project: Core Banking System Implementation – TISCO Bank, Bangkok, Thailand May 26, 2015 - August 2016 Roles Structure the tasks defined in the test strategy in terms of technical requirements. Analyse the internal structure of the system in sufficient detail to meet the expected quality. Evaluate the system in terms of non-functional attributes, e.g. performance and reliability. Prepare and execute the appropriate activities, and report on their progress. Conduct technical testing activities. Provide the necessary evidence to support evaluations. Implement the necessary tools and techniques to achieve the defined goals. Work closely with the development and project management teams to ensure that test cases are thorough and provide adequate coverage. Assist with testing and incident resolution. Participate in regular meetings with internal & external stakeholders to ensure that test requirements are being met while adhering to aggressive release schedules. Test Execution (QA, Smoke Testing, SIT, Regression Test), Communicate and discuss Defects & Issues and update Daily Test Execution status. Project: Core Banking System Implementation - Bank of Ayudha in Bangkok, Thailand (Oct. 12, 2013 to May 9, 2015) Roles Work closely with the development and project management teams to ensure that test cases are thorough and provide adequate coverage. Assist with testing and incident resolution. Participate in regular meetings with internal & external stakeholders to ensure that test requirements are being met while adhering to aggressive release schedules. Test Execution (QA, Smoke Testing, SIT, Regression Test), Communicate and discuss Defects & Issues and update Daily Test Execution status.--
Business Analyst January 2012 - September 2013
Deutsche Bank, Taguig, Philippines
Industry: Information Technology
Assigned at Deutsche Bank Business Analyst Project: Deutsche Bank - Stride London Conversion and Migration
Responsible for providing input to business requirements definition and future state and process and data analysis to support project deliverables. Undertake detailed data analysis, process mapping, business requirements gathering, and data analysis/modelling in delivering conversion requirements for to feed into the overall conversion plan. Liase with the programme/project managers in UK, stakeholders, analysts and developers. Responsible for definition of UAT cases, executing and managing the activity with the Lead Business Analyst. Apply QA process.--
Business Analyst/QA Engineer April 2011 - January 2012
SOFTWARE LABORATORIES, INC. PHILIPPINES, Makati, Philippines
Industry: Information Technology
Project: SAP BPC Planning and Consolidation
Business Analyst Conduct requirements gathering meetings, analyze and document the business requirements from business subject matters experts and detail to Functional Analyst / Software Engineers and application developers. Ensure design convergence between current production application and the newly designed enhancements. Serve as liaison between business, development and operations to address issues and adjust design specifications as required. Conduct post go-live assessment to measure effectiveness and fit to business needs of implemented ERP modules based on parameters set with Business Process Owners and developers. QA Engineer Provide ongoing maintenance and quality assurance support for current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Responsible for writing test plans, test cases and developing test scripts. Present and analyze test results to ERP Software Analysts, application developers and business process owners. Discuss issues and facilitate resolution for issues identified. Generate sign-off from Business Process Owners upon completion of tests.--
Business Analyst/Operations Officer – Systems and Methods June 2009 - January 2011
Malayan Bank Philippines, Makati, Philippines
Industry: Banking
Project: FinnOne System – Core Banking System (Migration and Conversion)
Business Analyst Oversee and ensure smooth integration of business needs, operational and system solutions. Concentrate on getting a holistic view of a business and banking industry environment and use my expertise and critical thinking skills to design and deliver realistic, achievable business strategies and solutions that address business requirements priorities. This role required to interact with senior level executives as well as Malayan Bank team-members of all levels including end users. Provide trainings for Branch Accountants, all Accounting Users, Tellers, New Accounts, etc. Understand and develop knowledge expertise in the assigned business unit/s. Provided proactive support to business units to highlight improvement opportunities and/or resolve problems & to develop and execute action plans to deliver sustainable improvement, in both front and back office operations. Operations Officer Responsible for ensuring branch operational activities run smoothly and efficiently; provides trainings and limited supervision within the branch; promotes business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate personnel for new services. Performs limited supervisory duties as assigned by the Operation’s head and concentrate on improving the bank operations. Perform in various capacities and overseeing the banks administrative and operations staff and directs work flow between branches/departments. Keep Branch Accountants and other staff informed of pertinent changes in bank operational policy and procedures. Perform pre-audits to insure ongoing adherence with compliance procedures.--
Branch Accountant - Supervisor October 2006 - January 2009
Malayan Bank Philippines, Makati, Philippines
Industry: Banking
MALAYAN BANK, PHILIPPINES October 2006 - January 2009 Branch Accountant - Supervisor
Oversee, direct and ensure the integrity, preparation, review, analysis and timely submission of all financial reports for management review. Handling bank reconciliation, monthly reports, tax schedules and submission for corporate compliances. Prepared and reviewed full set of accounts for reportorial requirements compliance. Responsible for monthly close process including review of expenses, preparation and review of journal transactions including accruals and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Assist with analyzing financial information to explain variances and interpret results and provide accounting expertise to other areas in understanding financial information. Developed, retained and provide timely guidance to staff to ensure smooth operation.--

University of San Agustin 06/2002 - 03/2006
Iloilo, , Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Accounting
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accountancy University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines Passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Exam given by the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission

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