Aniel Paul Tolentino
Angeles
Summary
A dedicated auditor and aspiring accountant with extensive experience in handling commercial and not-for-profit clients from multiple industries in the Philippines and in Australia. My objective is to acquire an opportunity where I can make the best of my potential and contribute to the organization’s growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Auditor
TOA Global (Outsourced to Nexia Sydney)
Sydney, Australia (Remote)
07.2025 - Current
- Led audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Mentored junior auditors, enhancing team performance and knowledge transfer.
- Reviewed working papers of intermediate staffs on substantive testing.
- Facilitated training sessions on audit methodologies for staff development initiatives.
- Produced detailed audit reports outlining findings and strategic recommendations for management review.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Intermediate Auditor
TOA Global (Outsourced to Nexia Sydney)
Sydney, Australia (Remote)
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed audits for Not-for-Profit entities, including ACNC-registered charities, Public Ancillary Funds (PAFs), and schools, as well as listed and private entities in mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail sectors, in accordance with ASA and AASB.
- Executed audit planning, risk assessment, and substantive testing for key areas including revenue, donations and grants, expenses, PPE, leases, inventory, payroll, provisions, receivables, payables, and cash.
- Assisted in auditing ASX-listed mining entities, including testing of exploration and evaluation expenditure, joint venture agreement assessment, and related disclosures.
- Prepared audit working papers, ensuring compliance with firm methodology, regulatory requirements, and engagement quality standards from planning to conclusion.
- Coordinated with clients, and communicated audit findings, adjustments, and internal control observations to managers.
- Used various tools like CaseWare, Accuri, Datasnipper, Xero, MYOB, Netsuite, and APS.
Accounting Instructor
National University
Clark, Pampanga
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Developed and delivered curriculum for financial and advanced financial accounting courses, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Implemented assessment methods to evaluate student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored students in advanced accounting concepts, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into teaching methodologies, improving instructional delivery.
Audit Semi-Senior (In-Charge)
Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A Grant Thornton)
Makati, Manila
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Led staff on client audit engagements, which include planning, executing, and completing financial audits.
- Performed preliminary review of financial statements, audit reports, and income tax returns, and management letters for review.
- Mentored junior staff on audit methodologies and best practices, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
Audit Junior
Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A Grant Thornton)
Makati, Manila
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the audit of real estate developers, leasing companies, and property management entities, with additional exposure to manufacturing, outsourcing, and financing entities, in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
- Performed walkthrough, test of control and substantive testing and for key accounts including investment properties, property, plant and equipment, revenue from sale and lease contracts, construction in progress, and advances from customers.
- Prepared and documented working papers, ensuring proper audit trail and compliance with firm audit methodologies and quality standards.
- Conducted vouching and verification of supporting documents such as contracts to sell, lease agreements, deeds of sale, bank confirmations, and land titles.
- Assisted in testing revenue recognition for real estate sales and lease income in accordance with PFRS 15 and PFRS 16.
- Performed analytical procedures and variance analysis on financial statement balances and disclosures.
- Participated in inventory count and property inspections, including physical verification of real estate assets and reconciliation with accounting records.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and financial statement presentation and disclosures.
- Coordinated with client accounting personnel to resolve audit issues, obtain explanations, and follow up outstanding audit requests.
- Supported senior auditors in risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and audit planning activities.
- Assisted the client in the preparation of income tax return.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements of a listed entity.
- Involved in an IPO audit of a large real estate client.
Freelance Accounting Tutor
Course Hero
Remote
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided written answers with explanations to questions raised by students in the platform relating to general accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting and financial accounting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Angel University
Angeles City, Province Of Pampanga, Philippines04.2020
Skills
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- FS Preparation
- Advanced Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- External Auditing
- Taxation
- Teaching
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Interpersonal
- Emotional intelligence
- Xero
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- IFRS/GAAP
- Data Analysis
- Consolidation
Accomplishments
- CMA Bronze Medal Award (01/2022) - ICMA Board of Regents Bronze Medal award for garnering the third highest average exam score at the Sept-Oct 2022 CMA examination
- Summa Cum Laude (04/2020) - Graduated with the degree of BS in Accountancy on April 6, 2020 with 'Summa Cum Laude' honor
- Summa Cum Laude (04/2019) - Graduated with the degree of BS in Accounting Technology on April 26, 2019 with 'Summa Cum Laude' honor
Certification
- Xero Advisor Certified (06/2023 - 12/2024) - Completed and passed the Xero advisor certification programme
- Certified Management Accountant (01/2022 - Present) - Passed the September-October 2022 U.S. CMA Examination with CMA Bronze Medal Award
- Certified Public Accountant (11/2021 - Present) - Passed the October 2021 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants in the Philippines
LANGUAGES
English - Professional Working Proficiency
Filipino - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Kapampangan - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Auditor
TOA Global (Outsourced to Nexia Sydney)
07.2025 - Current
Accounting Instructor
National University
11.2024 - 11.2025
Intermediate Auditor
TOA Global (Outsourced to Nexia Sydney)
07.2023 - 06.2025
Audit Semi-Senior (In-Charge)
Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A Grant Thornton)
07.2023 - 07.2023
Audit Junior
Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A Grant Thornton)
11.2021 - 06.2023
Freelance Accounting Tutor
Course Hero
04.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Angel University
INTERESTS
Investing, Business, Teaching, Biking