Rommel Abaja
Assistant Vice President
Areas of Expertise
Rommel has extensive experience in internal audit. He is responsible for the execution of audits across the Maples Group, providing assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, corporate governance and internal controls.
Previously, he worked for KPMG (Dublin) in their business performance and IT advisory group and EY (Philippines) as an external auditor; handling financial services, manufacturing, retail, and technology clients. Rommel also worked in other industries such as telecommunications, pharma-biotech and education. He has led projects related to implementation of internal control framework, SOX compliance and fraud investigations.
Member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
Education
University of St. La Salle, Philippines, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, 2002
Certified Public Accountant, 2002
Certified Internal Auditor, 2008
Languages
Filipino