Celeste Calalang-Lopez, CPA, MM
AVP - Finance and Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines, Inc.
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Philippines
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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AVP - Finance and Controlling
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Senior Manager - Finance and Controlling
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2023
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Lexmark
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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WW Cost & Corporate Financial Planning Manager
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
Manages a group of Finance Analysts handling Inventory Cost, Warranty Cost, Expense Analysis, Credit Analysis, Commissions Analysis, Compensation Analysis, and Revenue Analysis
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WW Cost Manager
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
Manages a group of Finance Analysts handling Inventory Cost, Warranty Cost, and Expense Analysis.
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WW Cost Team Lead
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Supervises a group of Finance Analysts handling Inventory Cost, Warranty Cost, and Expense Analysis.
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Lexmark
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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2007 - 2012
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of LRDC Budgets, Outlooks, and Allocations including analysis of Operating Expenses, Capital Expenses, Rates, and Headcount. Identifies significant problems, discrepancies, and inaccuracies with regards to Expenses and develops resolutions and recommendations where applicable. Performs appropriate/necessary financial trainings/consultations to Development Managers. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of LRDC Budgets, Outlooks, and Allocations including analysis of Operating Expenses, Capital Expenses, Rates, and Headcount. Identifies significant problems, discrepancies, and inaccuracies with regards to Expenses and develops resolutions and recommendations where applicable. Performs appropriate/necessary financial trainings/consultations to Development Managers.
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Marketing Specialist – Corporate Group
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2005 - 2007
Handled market research and analysis of market behavior; gathering of significant market information and industry data; generation of marketing plans and strategies; product training and presentation of new products to sales people; development of pricing strategies; organize marketing events for company exposure and mileage; frequent interaction with business partners (government agencies, NGOs, foundations, etc.).
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Finance Specialist – Residential & Business Group
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2002 - 2005
Handled analysis of operating expenses, budget variances, revenue figures, and revenue drivers; verification of revenue drivers; analysis of profit and loss statements; preparation of revenue, subscriber, and traffic reports; preparation of Monthly Operations Report and Operations Review presentation to management.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Cebu, Philippines
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Associate in Tax Consultancy and Assurance and Business Advisory Services
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2001 - 2002
Handled tax and reportorial requirements of clients to related government offices (SEC, BIR, BOI, PEZA, etc.); external auditing services to manufacturing, holding, and service companies; accounting and bookkeeping services; frequent interaction with company managers, comptrollers, and company presidents. Handled tax and reportorial requirements of clients to related government offices (SEC, BIR, BOI, PEZA, etc.); external auditing services to manufacturing, holding, and service companies; accounting and bookkeeping services; frequent interaction with company managers, comptrollers, and company presidents.
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Education
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University of the Philippines
Master in Management -
University of San Carlos
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Accountancy -
St. Theresa's College
Secondary Education, 6th in Excellence with 1st Honors -
St. Benedict's Childhood Education Centre
Elementary Education, 3rd in Excellence