Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Trainings And Seminars Attended
Character References
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JOHN PAULE PASION

JOHN PAULE PASION

Accountant/Auditor
Valenzuela City

Summary

Results-driven Accountant/Audit professional with a proven track record of achieving tangible results through cross-team collaboration. Skilled in making critical decisions, managing deadlines, and conducting thorough team reviews. Possesses expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving, dedicated to driving company growth and improvements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tax Supervisor

San Pablo Manufacturing Corporation (CIIF-OMG)
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervise a team of junior staff in the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax return
  • Review and sign-off on VAT, EWT, FWT, Income Tax, and Expanded Withholding Tax filings.
  • Ensure timely remittance and reconciliation of taxes, minimizing penalties and surcharges.
  • Liaise with BIR examiners during tax audits, handle and respond to LOAs and Subpoenas Duces Tecum, PAN, FAN and prepare position papers.
  • Prepared substantiation of protest letter to contest the assessment issued by the BIR.
  • Lead tax planning initiatives to identify savings opportunities and ensure tax efficiency.
  • Provide training to staff on tax updates, BIR issuances, and internal controls.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and legal counsel on tax-related matters.
  • Researched complex tax issues and jurisprudence in relation with the tax case.
  • Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
  • Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.


Technical Working Group - Finance

CIIF - Oil Mills Group
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with procurement teams to evaluate technical aspects of bid proposals for compliance and accuracy.
  • Evaluated bids submitted by various suppliers or contractors.
  • Assessed compliance with technical specifications and requirements set out in the bidding documents.
  • Prepared technical evaluation reports to guide the decision-making process.
  • Participated in pre-bid conferences to clarify project specifications and respond to bidders' questions.
  • Assisted in bid opening sessions to determine the eligibility of bidders.
  • Conducted post-qualification evaluations to verify the accuracy and authenticity of the bidders' submissions.

Freelance Tax Professional/Accountant

PF Accounting & Tax Consultancy
07.2021 - Current
  • Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving tax legislation, proactively informing clients about relevant changes impacting their financial situation.
  • Processed new business registrations with DTI or SEC, followed by barangay clearance and mayor’s permit applications.
  • Registered businesses with the BIR for issuance of COR, books of accounts, and invoices.
  • Handled registration with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG for employer compliance.
  • Coordinated directly with LGUs and BIR examiners for follow-ups and clarifications.
  • Maintained database of business permits and licenses with renewal deadlines and compliance tracking.
  • Assisted clients in resolving registration issues and handled updates such as change of address, trade name, or business structure.

Tax Accountant

Wanbee Convenience Store Corp.
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with ongoing maintenance of tax control framework across relevant taxes.
  • Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
  • Handled BIR compliance including VAT, expanded withholding tax, income tax returns, and alphalist preparation.
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Maintained updated and thorough knowledge of current and emerging tax-related legislation.
  • Completed scheduled audits to uncover and resolve financial discrepancies or budget overages.
  • Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
  • Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory to maintain accurate information.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports to detail company revenues and expenses.
  • Prepared the necessary documents for opening different companies and branches as part of the requirements of different government agencies.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.


Junior Auditor

Acosta, Del Rosario, Associates & CPAs
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Filed monthly and quarterly tax returns.
  • Handled audit of financial statements of different corporations.
  • Drafted working papers and findings for review by senior auditors and audit managers.
  • Prepared Financial Statements of different corporations.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts and cash counts in coordination with clients
  • Supervised Year-end Inventory Count.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.

Education

J.D. -

Universidad De Manila
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
04.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

Our Lady of Fatima University
01.2015 - 01.2020

High School - undefined

Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
01.2011 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Financial planning
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Bookkeeping
  • General ledger accounting
  • Payroll
  • Corporate tax planning knowledge
  • Compliance testing knowledge
  • Tax return filing
  • Computer literate
  • Bank reconciliations and balancing
  • Complex problem solving
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Multitasking

Trainings And Seminars Attended

  • Excellence Through Empowerment of Minds, Integrity and Accuracy: A Seminar About Preferential Taxation and Rfbt Updates (February 15, 2017)
  • Build, Share, Accelerate: A Lead Towards Accounting Supremacy (September 23, 2017)
  • Developing One Self’s Potential for Greater Opportunities (February 19, 2019)

Character References

Mr. Michael Angelo Piscasio, CPA

CPA Practitioner

Phone No.: 0935-726-0937


Mr. Ariel Pinote, CPA

Accounting Manager - Pacific Land and Building Corporation 

Phone No.: 0912-071-8638


Mr. Kenneth Perez, CPA

Accountant/Bookkeeper - San Pablo Manufacturing Corporation (CIIF - OMG)

Phone No.: 0915-237-0764

Timeline

J.D. -

Universidad De Manila
04.2024 - Current

Technical Working Group - Finance

CIIF - Oil Mills Group
08.2023 - Current

Tax Supervisor

San Pablo Manufacturing Corporation (CIIF-OMG)
08.2023 - Current

Tax Accountant

Wanbee Convenience Store Corp.
06.2022 - 07.2023

Freelance Tax Professional/Accountant

PF Accounting & Tax Consultancy
07.2021 - Current

Junior Auditor

Acosta, Del Rosario, Associates & CPAs
09.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

Our Lady of Fatima University
01.2015 - 01.2020

High School - undefined

Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
01.2011 - 01.2015

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