Sarah Jane Labares, Cpa/MBA/Cma
About Sarah Jane Labares, Cpa/MBA/Cma
Sarah Jane Labares is a Finance Manager with extensive experience in accounting and finance roles across various companies in Australia and the Philippines. She holds multiple qualifications, including CPA, MBA, and CMA, and has worked at notable organizations such as DP World Australia and Opal Group.
Current Role at DP World Australia
Sarah Jane Labares serves as the Finance Manager at DP World Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the efficient management of financial resources within the organization. Her experience in finance and accounting supports her contributions to the company's financial strategy and operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Finance Management
Prior to her current role, Labares worked as a Management Accountant at Opal Group for 11 months in 2020 to 2021 and at Orora for two years from 2018 to 2020, both located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Additionally, she held the position of Finance Manager at San Miguel Pure Foods in the Philippines from 2011 to 2015. Her extensive experience in various finance roles has equipped her with a diverse skill set in financial management.
Educational Background and Certifications
Labares has a solid educational foundation in business and finance. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ateneo de Manila University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. She also achieved a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Silliman University. Furthermore, she holds certifications as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), having completed the respective programs from 2013 to 2017.
Career Progression in Accounting
Sarah Jane Labares has held various accounting positions throughout her career. She worked as a Finance Officer/Manager at the Center for Educational Measurement, Inc. from 2004 to 2008, and as a General Accounting Manager at Nidec Motor Corporation and Emerson in the Philippines from 2010 to 2011 and 2008 to 2010, respectively. Additionally, she served as a Financial Analyst at Hoya Vision Care in Sydney from 2015 to 2017. This progression highlights her extensive experience in the accounting field.
Professional Development and Recognition
Labares has actively pursued professional development throughout her career. She completed the Certified Management Accountant Program at the Institute of Certified Management Accountants in Australia in 2013. In 2012, she participated in the Management Development Program at San Miguel Pure Foods, where she received recognition for her project proposal titled 'Preparing for the Future.' Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her academic and professional achievements.