Bebelyn Catarinin
Sto Tomas Batangas,Philippines
Summary
Seasoned General Accountant with robust experience in managing financial records, preparing tax returns, and conducting audits. Adept at managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial statements. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and commitment to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. With strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to working with teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant
Suhay,OPC
Unit 18 Paseo 4B, Paseo de Sta Rosa, Don Jose, Sta Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
05.2020 - Current
- Manage whole BIR and compliance cycle process- report generation and filing. Preparation of Tax Returns (VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax) and ensuring all related BIR/SEC/LGU and PEZA filings are submitted on time.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Managed comprehensive financial records, including ledgers, journals, and bank reconciliations, to maintain accuracy in accounts.
- Conducted monthly and yearly closing activities, including accruals and prepayments, to accurately reflect financial position.
- Reviewed financial information before publishing figures, maintaining accuracy in accounting system.
- Conducted detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records, ensuring compliance with financial standards.
- Evaluated financial statements and tax audits to identify discrepancies, implementing corrections to ensure accuracy.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Analysed operating income and expenses against budgets, providing insights on financial trends and variances.
- Conducted variance analysis on a monthly basis, identifying trends and advising on corrective actions for budget adherence.
- Managed inter-company transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate representation of financial dealings between entities.
- Prepared monthly Bank Reconciliation -reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documents and explanations for a smooth process. Prepares schedule of accounts.
- Tracked fixed assets and calculated depreciation, ensuring accurate reflection of asset values in financial statements.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings, offering financial expertise to guide company direction and growth.
- Conducted detailed financial audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to uphold integrity.
General Accountant
ALIBATA LTD- MANILA BRANCH
Unit 4, Orient Goldcrest Realty Inc., Phase 5B, Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna, Philippines
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated month-end and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring precision in financial reports.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss report to provide insights on financial performance.
- Generated financial statements to accurately reflect revenue, expenses, and liabilities for stakeholder review.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Managed comprehensive financial records, including ledgers, journals, and bank reconciliations, to maintain accuracy in accounts.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documents and explanations for a smooth process.
- Reviewed logistics performance (importation and trucking) to identify areas for cost efficiency.
General Accountant
PORT BARTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
3/F Alegria Alta Bldg. 2294 Chino Roces Ave. Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City, Philippines
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports, and closed books efficiently, ensuring accurate financial records for the reporting period.
- Prepared year-end financial statements and associated schedules of accounts, facilitating timely reporting and stakeholder transparency.
- Prepared BIR remittances including VAT and withholding tax, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and enhancing accuracy.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documents and explanations for a smooth process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Los Banos, Laguna01-2011
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Financial reporting
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Bank reconciliations
- General ledger accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Compliance management
- Quickbooks and SAP proficiency
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
Timeline
General Accountant
Suhay,OPC
05.2020 - Current
General Accountant
ALIBATA LTD- MANILA BRANCH
08.2018 - 05.2020
General Accountant
PORT BARTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Laguna State Polytechnic University