Viviane Idanan, Cpa, C AI A
About Viviane Idanan, Cpa, C AI A
Viviane Idanan is an Assistant Controller at Squarepoint Capital in Montreal, Canada, with a background in accounting and finance. She has held various positions in financial analysis and auditing across multiple companies, including Petron Corporation and KPMG.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Viviane Idanan has served as the Assistant Controller at Squarepoint Capital since 2019. In this role, she compiles information for due diligence requests from investors and counterparties. She also assists with various ad hoc tasks that arise within the organization. Idanan has implemented systems, processes, and procedures aimed at improving efficiency while ensuring an adequate internal control environment. Her responsibilities include reviewing annual financial statements prepared by fund administrators and coordinating with external auditors to ensure timely financial reporting.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Viviane Idanan held several positions in the finance sector. She worked at Petron Corporation as a Financial Analyst from 2003 to 2006 in Makati, Philippines. Following this, she served as an Internal Auditor at Double A (1991) Public Company Limited for seven months in Thailand from 2006 to 2007. Idanan also gained experience as a Senior Fund Accountant at Citi from 2007 to 2011 in Hamilton, Bermuda, and as an Officer/Senior Manager at State Street from 2014 to 2016 in Montreal, Quebec.
Education and Expertise
Viviane Idanan studied at the University of Santo Tomas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, specializing in Accounting and Finance, from 1997 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in finance and accounting. Additionally, she has professional qualifications, including CPA and CAIA, which further enhance her expertise in financial analysis and management.
Career Development at KPMG
Viviane Idanan began her career as a Junior Auditor at KPMG, where she worked from 2001 to 2003 in Makati, Philippines. This role provided her with essential auditing experience and skills that she later applied in various financial positions. Her time at KPMG contributed to her understanding of financial reporting and compliance, which has been beneficial throughout her career.