Elmer Frejoles
Talisay City,Cebu
Summary
Experienced Tax Accountant with 26 years in tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services. Expertise includes generating financial statements, reviewing accounts, and advising on tax planning strategies. Skilled in managing tax compliance projects, preparing accurate returns, and guiding on international tax matters. Focused on ensuring compliance with regulations while identifying tax-saving opportunities for organisations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accountant
Vyde Accounting
Provo, USA
08.2020 - 07.2026
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Advised clients on tax compliance, tax planning, and tax-saving strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
- Prepared and submitted accurate tax returns, ensuring timely compliance with the IRS tax regulations and state agencies.
- Conducted reviews of financial statements to identify and recommend tax-saving opportunities.
- Reviewed and completed tax returns and related documentation for personal, partnership and corporate tax services.
- Assisted clients with tax planning and forecasting to inform personal and business financial decisions.
Tax Professional
Codev LLC
Cebu , Philippines
07.2012 - 08.2020
- Conducted due diligence on tax aspects of potential business investments, minimising risk of unforeseen tax liabilities for partnership returns.
- Managed multiple tax compliance projects, ensuring timely submission of tax returns to federal and state.
- Advised on international tax matters for investors, including double taxation agreements and overseas tax implications, supporting clients with global operations.
- Prepared and submitted tax returns for business corporations, S-corps, partnerships, and individuals, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Huntington Beach, USA
01.2000 - 04.2012
- Prepared individual tax returns, including Schedule C business returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Managed franchise tax organisation, overseeing operations of 7 offices with 16 tax preparers and support staff.
- Delivered client care services to improve client satisfaction and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business accounting & management
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa01-2005
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Tax return filing
- Tax accounting
- Income tax calculations
- Tax planning
- Tax legislation understanding
- Tax law compliance
- Financial statement analysis
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Excel proficiency
- Advisory services
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Tax law compliance
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Filipino
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Tax Accountant
Vyde Accounting
08.2020 - 07.2026
Tax Professional
Codev LLC
07.2012 - 08.2020
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
01.2000 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business accounting & management
Vanguard University of Southern California