Viviane Idanan
About Viviane Idanan
Viviane Idanan is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Assistant Controller at Squarepoint Capital in Montreal, Quebec. With a background that includes roles at Maples FS, State Street, and Citi, she has developed expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting over her career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Viviane Idanan serves as the Assistant Controller at Squarepoint Capital, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for liaising with external auditors and fund administrators to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely issuance of financial statements. Additionally, she compiles information for due diligence requests from investors and counterparties. Idanan has also implemented systems, processes, and procedures aimed at improving operational efficiency while ensuring a robust internal control environment.
Previous Experience in Fund Accounting
Prior to her current position, Idanan accumulated extensive experience in fund accounting. She worked at Maples FS as a Senior Fund Accountant from 2011 to 2012 in the Montreal, Canada Area. She also held the role of Officer/Senior Manager at State Street from 2014 to 2016 in Montreal, Quebec. Additionally, she served as a Senior Fund Accountant at Citi from 2007 to 2011 in Hamilton, Bermuda, and as Assistant Vice-President, Fund Accounting at Maples FS from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Viviane Idanan earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in accounting and finance, which has been instrumental in her professional career in financial services and fund accounting.
Early Career and Audit Experience
Idanan began her career in auditing, working as a Junior Auditor at KPMG from 2001 to 2003 in Makati, Philippines. She later served as an Internal Auditor at Double A Public Company Limited in Thailand for seven months in 2006 to 2007. This early experience in auditing has contributed to her expertise in financial oversight and compliance.
Financial Analysis Background
Before transitioning into fund accounting, Viviane Idanan worked as a Financial Analyst at Petron Corporation from 2003 to 2006 in Makati, Philippines. This role involved analyzing financial data and supporting financial decision-making processes, further enhancing her skills in finance and accounting.