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Genisis Chavez

Genisis Chavez

Certified Public Accountant
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Summary

A responsible and reliable individual aspiring to become an accountant, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of competence and integrity. With a solid understanding of accounting principles, committed to delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are prioritized, alongside a continuous pursuit of professional growth. The ability to foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues promotes collaboration and open communication. Challenges are approached with a problem-solving mindset, maintaining ethical conduct in all aspects of work. The goal is to contribute effectively to an accounting team, supporting informed financial decision-making and organizational success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Accountant

ATU Accounting and Consultancy Services, Inc.
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
02.2024 - Current

Gather relevant financial information from general ledgers, bank statements, investment portfolios, and other financial sources.

  • Encode daily financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, payments, and receipts, into the accounting system, ensuring accurate categorization of accounts for multiple clients.
  • Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of recorded transactions, matching them with bank statements or other external records.
  • Set up working papers in Microsoft Excel, utilizing formulas to efficiently categorize and analyze data (e.g., revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities).
  • Use PCF-PAXUS to ensure accurate valuations of financial instruments, such as debt, equity, and other investments, ensuring compliance with the company's accounting standards.
  • Extract current market prices for investments from Bloomberg to accurately price securities and ensure up-to-date valuations.
  • Prepare financial statements according to the applicable standards, whether IFRS or GAAP, depending on the country's requirements (for clients in the US, Switzerland, Canada, and other regions).
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of data, adjusting for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other necessary financial adjustments.
  • Compile the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, and Statement of Changes in Equity.
  • Oversee and guide junior accountants in compiling data, verifying accuracy, and completing drafts of the financial statements.
  • Ensure final statements are in line with IFRS or GAAP standards, conducting a thorough review to catch errors and ensure compliance.

Assistant Accounting Head

FocusDirect, Inc.
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed bookkeeping of all company financial transactions.
  • Performed regular reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained general ledgers and prepared key financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity changes, using QuickBooks (Desktop/Online).
  • Oversaw management of accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely collections and payments.
  • Implemented automated systems using Excel formulas and VBA to streamline data management and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Reviewed payroll processes to ensure accuracy for each payday.
  • Prepared and filed income tax returns in compliance with Philippine tax law.
  • Managed regulatory filings and compliance with agencies such as Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Board of Investments (BOI), Department of Labor, and PEZA.

Finance Officer

FocusDirect, Inc.
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Entered all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, payments, and receipts, into QuickBooks Desktop/Online, ensuring accurate categorization of transactions.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable by ensuring all customer invoices were recorded and payments tracked, as well as verifying supplier bills and processing payments on time.
  • Regularly reconciled bank accounts by matching company's recorded transactions with bank statements, identifying discrepancies, and making adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintained company's general ledger by recording all journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments, ensuring that all accounts accurately reflect company's financial activities.
  • Generated trial balances to ensure that all debits and credits matched, forming foundation for accurate preparation of financial statements.
  • Periodically reviewed general ledger for errors, inconsistencies, or unbalanced accounts and made necessary adjustments to ensure integrity of financial data.
  • Performed final reconciliations of all ledgers, ensuring that financial data was accurate and ready for reporting, and preparing reconciled statements for review by management or auditors.
  • Managed and updated accounts receivable and payable data, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of outstanding invoices and payments.
  • Oversaw issuance of checks for company disbursements, ensuring all payments were processed correctly and in compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared payroll data using Microsoft Excel, verifying employee hours, calculating taxes, benefits, and deductions to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Handled liquidation of budgets by reconciling actual expenditures against allocated budgets, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial plans.

External Auditor

JF Bantillan and Associates
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed audit work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with PFRS, IFRS, and local laws.
  • Cross-checked financial data with supporting documents and resolved discrepancies.
  • Conducted detailed reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with PFRS/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
  • Made necessary adjustments and reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through transparent communication, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
  • Worked closely with clients to clarify records, facilitating smooth audits.
  • Reviewed and ensured accuracy in tax filings (income tax, VAT, etc.), in line with BIR regulations.
  • Reconciled tax filings with financial statements and helped clients mitigate tax risks, ensuring full compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Carlos Hilado Memorial State University
Bacolod City, Province Of Negros Occidental, Philippines
06.2015 - 04.2019

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

IFRS Compliance

Tax Preparation

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Audit Support

Payroll Processing

Accounts receivable management

Expense Tracking

General ledger accounting

Financial statement review

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Software

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

PCF Paxus

Xero

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

Certified Tax Technician

Character Reference

Reynee G. Talisay, CPA 

Partner, Talisay, Talisay, Talisay and Associates

+639778108588


Dr. Joseph Robert P. Jo
Office of the Student Affairs – Coordinator, CHMSC - FT
+639209022082


Luis David T. Tocoyo

Section Chief, Tax Fraud Section, Regional Investigation Division, BIR, Revenue Region 12, Taculing, Bacolod City.

Office Landline: 4412125

Timeline

Senior Accountant

ATU Accounting and Consultancy Services, Inc.
02.2024 - Current

Assistant Accounting Head

FocusDirect, Inc.
05.2023 - 01.2024

QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor

10-2022

Finance Officer

FocusDirect, Inc.
09.2021 - 04.2023

Certified Tax Technician

09-2021

Certified Bookkeeper

08-2021

External Auditor

JF Bantillan and Associates
02.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Carlos Hilado Memorial State University
06.2015 - 04.2019
Genisis ChavezCertified Public Accountant