Benedict Santos

Contact Benedict
p  08 8981 5585   ext  524
e bsantos@nexiaemnt.com.au

About Benedict

Benedict is a highly approachable professional who demonstrates genuine care for his clients’ businesses. He consistently makes himself available to address concerns and answer queries, ensuring clients feel supported and heard. His approach is solution-oriented, always aiming to add tangible value by identifying improvement opportunities and suggesting strategic business enhancements.

Creative, resourceful, and meticulous, Benedict tackles challenges with a thoughtful and detail-driven mindset. He is not only a smart and efficient worker but also thrives in collaborative environments, contributing meaningfully to team success.

Professional Expertise

• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Finance and accounting systems and processes set-up and improvement
• Team management and mentoring
• Business consulting
• Financial modelling
• Business valuations
• External financial audit

Formal qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy, University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Master of Science in Finance, University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
• Member, Certified Public Accountants Australia
• Certified Public Accountant, Philippines
• Certified Tax Practitioner, Philippines
• Accreditation from the Board of Accountancy, Philippines

Finance and accounting operation

Benedict has more than 10 years of experience in managing finance and accounting departments of different companies. His responsibilities include establishing and improving accounting policies and procedures, spearheading finance and accounting teams, dealing with regulatory bodies and external auditors, and delivering financial reports and analysis to top management and board of directors.

External financial audit

Benedict has conducted financial audits across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries in both the Philippines and the Dutch Caribbean. His experience spans cross sectors such as banking, telecommunications, gaming, retail, real estate, and manufacturing, among others. He has successfully executed and completed comprehensive audit procedures tailored to the unique operational and regulatory environments of each industry.

Business advisory and accounting services

Benedict provides a wide range of consulting and accounting services including valuation, financial modelling, purchase price allocation, mergers and acquisition, due diligence review, and project advisory.

He has experience in setting-up and managing accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite, Xero and MYOB.