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LEONARD A. PADUHILAO
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Summary
Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of well-rounded accounting experience supporting Australian and US clients through outsourcing. Proven expertise in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, accounts receivable/payable, payroll processing, and audit support. Advanced user of Xero, with working knowledge of NetSuite and SAP. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to streamline processes through SOP development. A reliable, deadline-driven professional with excellent English communication skills and a consistent record of high performance.
Demonstrated success in managing Accounts Receivable and being a Collections Specialist, driving timely collections, reducing aged receivables, and strengthening cash flow through proactive client engagement, structured follow-ups, and effective dispute resolution strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Operations Manager
Smartsourcing Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Led and reviewed senior-level accounting deliverables for Australian entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of month-end close and reporting.
- Supported the setup of a new Australian company and assisted in finance migration from one entity to another, including chart of accounts and process alignment in Xero.
- Reviewed and updated Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve controls, consistency, and handover readiness.
- Provided guidance to the finance associate on Xero workflows, reconciliations, and reporting best practices (5+ years Xero experience).
Senior Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2023 - 06.2025
- anaged end-to-end Accounts Receivable consisting of at least 60 accounts and 40-50 Accounts Payable for Australian clients: invoice generation, stakeholder correspondence, follow-ups, collections, payments, and reconciliations.
- Prepared 3 payroll runs monthly and managed payroll payments and payroll-related queries for multiple Australian companies.
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations for five related entities in Xero, ensuring completeness and audit-ready support.
- Completed month-end closing procedures including intercompany reconciliations and accruals; produced management financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet)
- Prepared and completed Activity Statements (BAS/IAS) and supported lodgement requirements with the ATO.
Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared at least 60 invoices per month and managed accounts payable (40-50) for a SaaS company, including payment application, vendor follow-ups, and reconciliation in Xero.
- Supported invoicing operations for a legal secondment business, ensuring accuracy of billing and client communication.
- Prepared payroll for Australian companies and managed employee expense claims and approvals.
- Performed operational accounting across AP/AR, general ledger postings, bank pay runs, intercompany charging and reconciliations.
Assistant Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Handled Accounts Receivable (60-80) and Accounts Payable (40-50) processes for Australian businesses, ensuring accurate invoicing, allocations, and reconciliations.
- Reported directly to the Director of Finance, supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and ad hoc finance projects.
Australian Tax Accountant
TOA Global
Cebu City, Philippines
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Prepared individual and company tax returns for Australian clients in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Prepared complete sets of financial statements for taxation purposes, leveraging Xero reporting and reconciliation outputs.
- Australian tax practice support
General Ledger Accountant
Asia Inspection, Ltd.
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepared at least 15 journal entries, reclassifications, reversals, and correcting entries in SAP and QNE systems
- Reviewed postings by AR/AP teams to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance with internal controls
- Posted payroll entries and performed salary allocations by project and department.
- Maintained amortization and depreciation schedules for prepayments and fixed assets.
General Ledger Accountant
Velosi Philippines, Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared and posted journals in SAP and QNE; maintained accuracy of prepayment and fixed asset schedules.
- Performed regular bank reconciliations and resolved reconciling items.
- Generated financial statements, analysed trends and movements, and uploaded reports in SAP Business Planning & Consolidation
Income Auditor / Accounts Payable Accountant / General Cashier
Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Ensured daily hotel revenues were properly recorded; generated daily revenue and management reports.
- Prepared daily management packages and highlighted deviations from SOPs across front office and outlets.
- Supported accounts payable processing and cash handling controls.
Accounting Intern
Select Service Partners (SSP) Schweiz AG
Zurich, Switzerland
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Recorded accounts payable and receivable invoices and supported vendor/customer adjustments (debit/credit memos).
- Checked and controlled recipes and outlet costs to support margin management
Accounts Payable / Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt Accountant
Lexmark Research & Development Corporation
Cebu City, Philippines
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Processed high-volume invoices from multiple counterparts with varying tax rates and policies.
- Executed monthly close procedures for AP in JD Edwards and SAP.
- Prepared aging reports and payment batches; coordinated final payout verification with bank team.
Education
J.D. -
University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Inc. (USPFI)
Lahug, Cebu City12-2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Hospitality Management
DCT International Hotel And Business Management School
Lucerne, Switzerland12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03-2009
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounting: General Ledger, AR, AP, Payroll, Financial Reporting
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Journal Entries, Accruals, Adjustments, Reconciliations
- General Ledger Management: Posting, Reclassification, Adjustments
- Accounts Receivable & Collections: Invoicing, Aging, Cash Application, Collections (phone or email), Demand Letters
- Accounts Payable & Vendor Management: Invoice Processing, Payment Runs, Vendor Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management: Daily Reconciliation, Bank Feeds
- Payroll Processing (Australia): 50–80 Employees, Payroll Compliance
- Audit Support & Compliance: Schedules, Documentation, Internal Controls
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Accounting Systems: Xero (Advanced), NetSuite (Intermediate), SAP (Intermediate)
- Proficient in Excel & MS Office applications
- Communication, Problem-Solving, and Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail Deadline-Oriented Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Promoted three times in a span of 5 years from Assistant Accountant to Assistant Finance Operations Manager
- Mentored a non-accounting colleague to be a successful accounting assistant
- Consistent performer in collection efforts both in amounts collected and in lowering overdue accounts.
- Improved Standard Operating Procedure in the Debt Collection Process
- Helped migrate one accounting entity to a new one
- Successful collection rate of about 95% after issuance of demand letters
Timeline
Assistant Finance Operations Manager
Smartsourcing Inc.
07.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2025
Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Accountant
Smartsourcing Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2022
Australian Tax Accountant
TOA Global
01.2020 - 05.2020
General Ledger Accountant
Asia Inspection, Ltd.
02.2018 - 12.2019
General Ledger Accountant
Velosi Philippines, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Income Auditor / Accounts Payable Accountant / General Cashier
Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi LLC
03.2013 - 08.2015
Accounting Intern
Select Service Partners (SSP) Schweiz AG
03.2012 - 12.2012
Accounts Payable / Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt Accountant
Lexmark Research & Development Corporation
05.2010 - 05.2011
J.D. -
University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Inc. (USPFI)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Hospitality Management
DCT International Hotel And Business Management School
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of San Carlos
TRAININGS ATTENDED
- Introduction to AI- February 2026, sponsored by Smartsourcing Inc. (2 hours)
- Six Sigma Certification (Yellow Belt)- June 2024, sponsored by Smartsourcing Inc.