Jocelyn De Los Santos
Bacoor
Summary
Accomplished Accounting Manager with over 26 years of progressive experience in general accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and finance team leadership across diverse industries such as trading, logistics, oil & gas, fitness, and advertising, both locally and internationally. Demonstrated success in managing multi-entity accounting operations, developing and executing financial plans and budgets, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and tax requirements. Expert in Xero (Advisor & Payroll Certified), QuickBooks, and Peachtree, with a proven ability to optimize financial processes, implement internal controls, and lead high-performing teams. Skilled in preparing financial documentation, risk mitigation, and strategic reporting for senior leadership. Recognized for analytical rigor, process improvement, and sound financial decision-making.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Anytime Fitness Alpha
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Fitness Gym
- Oversee the daily recording and processing of financial transactions related to payments.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of payment vouchers for all accounts payable.
- Maintain organized and secure financial records and documentation.
- Monitor and manage cash advances, petty cash funds, and liquidation reports.
- Supervise the annual inventory of merchandise and fixed assets.
- Coordinate with HR for payroll-related matters, including employee concerns and compliance.
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between accounting records and bank statements.
- Handle tax preparation and compliance, including VAT, Expanded and Compensation Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Final Tax, and Annual ITR.
- Review and approve monthly commission reports prepared by staff.
- Monitor daily collections (cash, check, and merchant credit card transactions) and ensure proper recording.
- Record monthly manual journal entries and adjusting entries.
- Oversee and reconcile accounts receivable, open invoices, and accounts payable.
- Review and validate daily sales reports, distribution reports, statements of account, and sales invoices generated by accounting staff.
- Fitness Gym
ACCOUNTANT
PA24 Fitness Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Fitness Gym
- Oversee daily recording and processing of payment transactions.
- Supervise preparation of payment vouchers for all accounts payable.
- Ensure secure and organized filing of financial records.
- Monitor cash advances, petty cash, and liquidations.
- Handle payroll processing and coordinate with HR.
- Prepare monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet).
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Manage tax filings: VAT, Withholding Taxes, Corporate and Annual ITR.
- Review monthly PT commission reports.
- Record daily collections (cash and checks) and adjusting entries.
- Prepare Statements of Account (SOA).
- Check and reconcile Daily Sales and Distribution Reports.
- Fitness Gym
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
KNC INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TRADING LLC-Dubai UAE
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: A diversified group of companies engaged in general trading, jewelry distribution, and secondhand clothing retail.
- Maintained and managed the Peachtree Accounting System for real estate operations.
- Prepared tenant billings and ensured timely issuance and tracking.
- Encoded and monitored Daily Collection Reports and customer balances.
- Maintained accounting books, including Payments, Receipts, and Sales Ledgers.
- Handled tenant relations by receiving and documenting flat maintenance concerns.
- Prepared Payment Vouchers for check disbursements and Receipt Vouchers for cash/check collections.
- Generated Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, and Delivery Orders for business transactions.
- Compiled and analyzed in-house financial statements and developed financial projections.
- Facilitated preparation of Letters of Credit (LC) for import and export transactions.
- A diversified group of companies engaged in general trading, jewelry distribution, and secondhand clothing retail.
ACCOUNTANT
Super Video Games Trading Company
Dubai, UAE
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: A distribution company specializing in Sony PlayStation consoles, accessories, and gaming product.
- Deposited post-dated and current checks to the bank and ensured timely clearing.
- Requested and reviewed daily bank statements; reconciled balances with internal accounting records.
- Prepared and processed check payments to suppliers.
- Maintained complete and up-to-date accounting books, including Payments, Receipts, and Sales Ledgers.
- Performed general administrative tasks to support daily business operations.
- Assisted in Human Resources functions, including documentation and coordination.
- Arranged domestic and international travel bookings for executive tours and business trips.
- A distribution company specializing in Sony PlayStation consoles, accessories, and gaming product.
ACCOUNTANT
ASIAPORT EQUIPMENT AND LOGISTICS CORP
PHILIPPINE PORT AREA, PHILIPPINES
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Cargo and Logistics company
- Administered tax compliance, internal controls, audit processes, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of core finance functions.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for local compliance, as well as annual and quarterly budget reports.
- Conducted monthly analysis of financial statements and provided detailed reports to the General Manager and Director.
- Verified and ensured accuracy of tax computations and remittance schedules, including Expanded Withholding Tax, Compensation Tax, and VAT.
- Coordinated with tax authorities during tax reviews and investigations.
- Reconciled tax accounts against monthly and quarterly filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Served as the liaison with external auditors during the annual audit; prepared supporting schedules and documentation.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to strengthen accounting practices and transaction documentation.
- Cargo and Logistics company
ACCOUNTANT
BAYANI CARD INC
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: COMMUNICATION COMPANY
- Finalization of Financial Report (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash flow).
- Maintains all the records of all Books of the company.
- Responsible in the preparation of Government requirement monthly & quarterly such as Income tax for Business and Employee.
- Responsible in Bank Reconciliation report per bank account or all bank transaction.
- Prepares Payroll related employee accounts.
- Control all routine aspects of accounts (Supplier, Bank Accounts, Customer Accounts).
- Maintains and updates the following Subsidiary ledgers.
- Coordinate with the Auditor (internal & external) during periodic Audit or Reviews.
- Prepares and check the Statement of Accounts to reconcile with Account Receivables & Accounts Payable aging schedule.
- Maintain the accounting system of the company.
- Prepares renewal of Company Licenses such as BIR, SEC, and Business Permit.
- COMMUNICATION COMPANY
CREDIT & COLLECTION OFFICER
FILPRIDE ENERGY CORP/FILPRIDE RESOURCES, INC
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: PETROLEUM OIL COMPANY
- Prepare & Approve COS - Customer Order Slip.
- Credit Investigation for new account accreditation.
- Reconciliation of Customer Ledger.
- Prepare Statement of Account.
- Issue Sales Invoice, Provisional Receipt & Official Receipt.
- Monitor schedule of collector.
- Update Official Price List (OPL).
- PETROLEUM OIL COMPANY
BOOKKEEPER
PHILI. ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM. FEDERATION (PETEF)
02.2000 - 04.2002
- Company Overview: FOUNDATION OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION COMPANY
- Finalized financial reports, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of all accounting books.
- Handled government reporting requirements, including monthly and quarterly income tax filings for both business and employees.
- Prepared bank reconciliation reports for all bank transactions.
- Processed payroll for employees.
- Prepared check payments to suppliers for both trade and non-trade transactions.
- Maintained and updated subsidiary ledgers.
- FOUNDATION OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION COMPANY
ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS/PRODUCT CONSULTANT
WEBMASTERS, INC.
03.1997 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: SYSTEM DEVELOPER COMPANY
- Finalized financial statements and prepared payroll and supplier payments.
- Handled government compliance (BIR, SSS, HDMF), and license renewals (BIR, SEC, Business Permit).
- Maintained subsidiary ledgers (AP/AR), reconciled Statements of Account, and managed the accounting system.
- Prepared debit/credit memos, business correspondence, staff memos, and maintained employee 201 files.
- Implemented Peachtree Accounting System and trained users on internal systems.
- Supported system testing by preparing test data and conducting software demonstrations.
- SYSTEM DEVELOPER COMPANY
ACCOUNTANT
STUDIO COMM. ART CORP.
08.1995 - 02.1997
- Company Overview: ARTS FOR ADVERTISING COMPANY
- Finalized financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Operating/Non-operating Costs, and Commission Schedules.
- Prepared monthly CAPEX reports, cash flows, and budget entries for Studio and Line Shot divisions.
- Maintained and updated fixed assets, stock cards, and lapsing schedules.
- Processed journal entries and vouchers for depreciation, amortization, accruals, prepayments, FX gains/losses, and other monthly adjustments.
- Managed inter-company transactions, supporting documentation with debit/credit memos.
- Handled subsidiary ledgers: accruals, advances, AP, and other asset accounts.
- Inputted Sales Invoices (SI) and Official Receipts (OR) into PGL; reconciled AR and AP aging schedules against the Trial Balance.
- Assisted in budget preparation and variance analysis, and flagged discrepancies to the Chief Accountant.
- Maintained all accounting books and records for accurate financial reporting.
- ARTS FOR ADVERTISING COMPANY
ACCOUNTANT
J. WALTER THOMPSON COMPANY PHILS.
01.1995 - 08.1995
- Company Overview: Multinational Advertising Firm
- Finalized financial statements and supporting schedules (e.g., Dialog project).
- Prepared client billing and developed annual and quarterly budgets for key advertising accounts.
- Generated monthly client profitability reports for submission to the regional office in Hong Kong.
- Handled costing of disbursements and supported budget revisions.
- Prepared financial schedules including income/expense reports and clearing account reconciliations.
- Managed monthly and quarterly VAT filings in compliance with local tax regulations.
- Multinational Advertising Firm
Education
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY - MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
10.1994
Skills
- Xero Advisor Certified
- Certified in Xero Payroll
- Experienced in data privacy management
- Comprehensive financial reporting
- Accounting fundamentals
- Liquidity planning skills
- Policy Making
- Finance
- Accounting
- Expense tracking
- Payroll Claims
- Employee Benefits
- Taxation
- Finalization of Accounts
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Profit & Loss
- Balance Sheet
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
- Office Organization
- Computerized Accounting Software
- Xero
- Peach Tree
- Quick Books
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Skills
- Statistical Skills
- Data analysis proficiency
Personal Information
Title: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Timeline
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Anytime Fitness Alpha
01.2017 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
PA24 Fitness Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2017
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
KNC INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TRADING LLC-Dubai UAE
10.2012 - 06.2014
ACCOUNTANT
Super Video Games Trading Company
07.2010 - 05.2011
ACCOUNTANT
ASIAPORT EQUIPMENT AND LOGISTICS CORP
01.2008 - 06.2010
ACCOUNTANT
BAYANI CARD INC
08.2005 - 12.2007
CREDIT & COLLECTION OFFICER
FILPRIDE ENERGY CORP/FILPRIDE RESOURCES, INC
11.2004 - 06.2005
BOOKKEEPER
PHILI. ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM. FEDERATION (PETEF)
02.2000 - 04.2002
ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS/PRODUCT CONSULTANT
WEBMASTERS, INC.
03.1997 - 12.1999
ACCOUNTANT
STUDIO COMM. ART CORP.
08.1995 - 02.1997
ACCOUNTANT
J. WALTER THOMPSON COMPANY PHILS.
01.1995 - 08.1995
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY - MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES