Emerson is a Partner in R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG in the Philippines) underTechnology Consulting, specializing in IT Audit, IT Attestation, and Data PrivacyConsulting. With extensive experience across industries such as business processoutsourcing, managed IT services, telecommunications, retail and distribution,healthcare, and financial services, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
In IT Audit and Information Risk Management, Michael focuses on assessing ITgeneral controls and automated business process controls to support financialstatement audits. As a Lead IT Audit Specialist and Deputy ASPAC IT Audit Leader,he ensures the seamless integration of information risk management into externalaudits. His expertise in IT Attestation includes guiding organizations through ServiceOrganization Control (SOC 1) reporting, encompassing readiness assessments andSOC 1 Type I/II engagements, with an emphasis on internal controls over financialreporting.
In the field of Data Privacy Consulting, Emerson assists clients in achievingcompliance with the Philippines' Data Privacy Act of 2012. He provides support inconducting privacy impact assessments, reviewing privacy policies and breachprocedures, and identifying gaps in security measures. Additionally, he has served asa resource speaker for various privacy awareness campaigns, sharing his insights topromote regulatory alignment and data protection best practices.