Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
• Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
• Managed journal entries, disbursement booking, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing tax filings on time such as Withholding Tax on Compensation, Expanded Withholding Tax and Value-Added Tax.
• Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with external auditors.
• Led migration to new financial system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime
• Ensure accurate recording of expenses and proper recognition of revenue.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients
• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions, and one-on-one coaching.
• Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to suggest and implement process enhancements.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations
• Checked invoices and billings
• Checked disbursement vouchers and supporting documents
• Reviewed recorded entries in General Journal
• Prepared and filed tax returns (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Prepared Lapsing Schedule & monthly accruals
• Reconciled accounts (i.e. AR, revenue, expenses, tax accounts, intercompany accounts, property & equipment, accruals, cash)
• Prepared Bank Reconciliation and Cash Position
• Prepared Financial Statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement)
• Assisted in month end and year end closing
• Prepared reports submitted to management
• Liaised with external auditor for year end audit
• Mentored and supervised six accounting staff
• Handled daily bank reconciliation
• Processed payroll and load payment in bank
• Prepared and sent invoices to customers including follow-ups for overdue accounts
• Monitored customer accounts with overdue
• Recorded bills received in Xero via Hubdoc
• Prepared payment recommendation to management
• Prepared BAS, IAS and Superannuation
• Coordinated with client's customer for queries on services
• Handled Hubdoc setup (i.e. Xero configuration, vendor details)
• Handled month end process
• Communicated monthly reports to management
• Performed yearly Cash Examination of five accountable officers
• Reviewed government contracts of procured goods and services
• Verified disbursements made by audited agency
• Witnessed inventory count of property and supply items
• Verified inventory report
• Analyzed and verified financial statements
• Prepared reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for review and approval of Team Leader
• Prepared Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) for deficiencies noted during audit
• Assisted in preparation of Annual Audit Report (AAR) of audited agencies
• Mentored and supervised two staff
• Oversee daily financial operations
• Checked disbursement vouchers and its journal entries
• Conducted daily cash count of collection
• Reviewed cashier's collection report
• Prepared and filed tax returns
• Reconciled accounts (i.e. cash, expenses and liabilities)
• Prepared Financial Statements (BS, IS, and Cash Flow)
• Polished Chart of Accounts of the company
• Recommended internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Assisted external audit
• Trained and supervised two accounting staff
• Journalized entries starting from inception of the Branch (one year operation)
• Filed recorded entries & supporting documents
• Reconciled accounts (i.e. cash, fixed assets, AP)
• Reviewed Daily Cash Report
• Prepared branch KPI report
• Prepared Lapsing Schedule of fixed assets (one year operation)
• Prepared Bank Reconciliation from inception of Branch
• Assisted external auditor during branch audit
• Conducted month end closing and reporting
• Performed internal audits of departmental operations, developing risk assessment and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
• Identified and reported audit issues.
• Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
• Prepared audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to
upper management.