HARLENE M. BATOTO
Binangonan
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented bookkeeper and accountant with over six years of experience managing financial records, payroll, and compliance for international and local clients. Proven track record of providing accurate financial statements, thorough reconciliations, and insightful financial analysis. Skilled in various accounting software and committed to maintaining financial integrity. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic organisation in need of reliable financial management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Bookkeeper
N8 Solutions Corp
Quezon City, Philippines
12.2023 - Current
- Partners with small and midsize professional services firms to deliver world-class technology solutions and IT support
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, handling day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management tasks with minimal supervision
- Execute end-to-end payroll processing, including timekeeping, payment reports, and bank uploads
- Manage client accounts through daily monitoring, categorisation, and filing of emails
- Process accounts payable, prepare sales invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments
- Prepare workpapers, BAS, and IAS for clients, ensuring compliance with Australian regulations
- Perform regular bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant
EDR Accounting and Business Solutions Pty Ltd.
Quezon City, Philippines
05.2023 - 12.2023
- An accounting firm that prioritizes client service, advice and support throughout the client journey and at every stage of the business lifecycle
- Manage financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger maintenance
- Conduct transaction processing, including invoicing, bill payments, and expense reimbursements, ensuring adherence to company policies
- Regularly reconcile bank accounts to ensure accuracy and swiftly addressed discrepancies
- Led the end-to-end payroll process, including wage calculations, payment processing, and regulatory compliance
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Assist in the preparation and submission of BAS, IAS, and other tax documents, staying current on tax law changes
- Maintain strong client relationships by providing financial advice and addressing queries promptly
- Undertook ad hoc projects and tasks as required, contributing to team success
Senior Accountant
Teamstaff Inc
Pasig City, Philippines
10.2018 - 04.2023
- A full-service outsourcing provider to the Australian construction industry
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing
- Reconcile bank statements regularly, addressing discrepancies proactively
- Handled end-to-end payroll processing for an Australian client, including final pay reports, STP reporting, and month-end payroll tasks
- Streamline onboarding processes and ensured compliance with financial regulations during annual audits
- Utilize various payroll software and accounting systems efficiently, ensuring accurate intercompany transactions and posting of journal entries
- Contributed to month-end and year-end closing processes and prepared tax returns (BAS/GST/FBT)
- Provide timely support for client requests and ad hoc financial tasks
Payroll Data Entry
EMAPTA Versatile Services Inc
Quezon City, Philippines
01.2018 - 06.2018
- An outsourcing provider with a unique model that connects businesses to the global workforce of the future, providing access to high-performing teams that are a seamless extension of onshore operations with the benefit of full transparency and significant cost savings
- Enter timesheets and processed end-to-end payroll for an Australian client
- Prepare final payroll reports and assist with month-end payroll reconciliation
Payroll Specialist
SITEL Philippines Corp
Pasig City, Philippines
08.2016 - 03.2017
- A group that provides customer relationship management solutions
- Generate and check PTD Report or timecard using KRONOS 6.1
- Send payroll data to payroll provider (payroll instruction: Timesheet, OT, VTO, Adjustments, Earnings, Deductions and Loan set-up)
- Process Final Pay reports (End to end process: From collating approvals to uploading final payroll and submitting final payroll documents to the bank)
- Process payments and upload government remittances
- Conduct new Hire Training on payroll policies
- Weekly Processing of Incentive
- Helpdesk Tracker Report and Daily dispute resolution
- Monthly payroll reporting
Payroll Associate
PROPLE BPO Inc.
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
02.2013 - 05.2015
- (Formerly Summersault, Inc.) is an IT-enabled BPO company specializing in Finance and Accounting, HR Administration, and industry-specific transaction processing
- Process Payroll for various local clients or companies
- Prepare monthly Government Remittances
- Preparation of various related reports (Journal Entries, Final Pay/ Back Pay, BIR Form 2316, 1601-C and 1601-E, Pay slips)
- Preparation of reports for Annualisation (Annualised YTD, Alphalist, Validation for 1601-C Report)
Accounting Assistant
JVS Worldwide Inc. (The Body Shop)
Pasig City, Philippines
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Cosmetics and beauty care
- Process and verify invoices from vendors
- Reconcile monthly bank statements
- Help with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Provide support for internal and external audits
- Prepare cheques and vouchers
- Prepare accounting reports (Bank Reconciliation, checklist, petty cash, and other requested reports)
- Reported daily and liaised with accounting manager for required documentation
- Responsible for the payment and monitoring of the posting status of employee’s Government Remittances
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Rizal System
Skills
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Bank Reconciliation
- End-to-End Payroll Processing
- Business Activity Statements (BAS/IAS) Preparation
- Accounting Software Proficiency (Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel)
- Regulatory Compliance & Taxation
- Client Relationship Management
Certification
- Certified Xero Advisor
- Continuous training in Australian tax and payroll compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and various accounting software
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper
N8 Solutions Corp
12.2023 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant
EDR Accounting and Business Solutions Pty Ltd.
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
Teamstaff Inc
10.2018 - 04.2023
Payroll Data Entry
EMAPTA Versatile Services Inc
01.2018 - 06.2018
Payroll Specialist
SITEL Philippines Corp
08.2016 - 03.2017
Payroll Associate
PROPLE BPO Inc.
02.2013 - 05.2015
Accounting Assistant
JVS Worldwide Inc. (The Body Shop)
09.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Rizal System