Philip John Serafica
Certified Public Accountant | Certified Tax Technician
Davao
Summary
A Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Technician with over a decade of expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial management across industries such as finance, banking, hospitality, taxation, and academia. Adept at tax preparation, financial analysis, bookkeeping, and compliance, with proficiency in QuickBooks, Ultra Tax, and Lacerte.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Accountant
US, UAE & PH Businesses
11.2020 - Current
- Prepared tax returns for US clients using Ultra Tax
- Managed VAT filing and refunds for UAE businesses
- Prepared corporate tax return for UAE businesses
- Provided bookkeeping services and feasibility studies for various businesses
US Tax Preparer / Analyst
1-800 Accountant
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared tax returns (Individual, Partnership, S-Corp, C-Corp) using Lacerte
- Processed tax documents and communicated with clients regarding inquiries
- Presented finalized tax returns to clients
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dusit Thani Hotel and Resorts
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed supplier contracts and updated details in the system
- Processed invoices, statements, and purchase orders while ensuring compliance with contracts
- Allocated expenses to user departments and handled inter-company transactions
- Budgeted funds for payables and monitored financial analysis reports
- Processed payments from invoice verification to check preparation
- Prepared VAT schedules and withholding tax schedules
College Professor (Part-Time)
Holy Cross of Davao College
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Instructed accounting subjects, taxation and auditing
- Developed syllabi and lesson plans for Taxation and Auditing courses
- Assessed and evaluated student performance
Senior Internal Auditor | Junior Internal Auditor
Sta. Ana Multi-Purpose Cooperative
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted tax audits, financial analysis, and inventory audits
- Assessed business policies for compliance with regulations
- Provided recommendations to improve business operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Cross of Davao College
01.2013 - 01.2018
High school or equivalent -
Sta. Ana National High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Elementary School -
Jose P. Rizal Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
Skills
- Taxation (Ultra Tax, Lacerte)
- Auditing
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Bookkeeping (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft)
Timeline
US Tax Preparer / Analyst
1-800 Accountant
03.2023 - 04.2024
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dusit Thani Hotel and Resorts
11.2020 - 11.2022
Freelance Accountant
US, UAE & PH Businesses
11.2020 - Current
College Professor (Part-Time)
Holy Cross of Davao College
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Internal Auditor | Junior Internal Auditor
Sta. Ana Multi-Purpose Cooperative
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Cross of Davao College
01.2013 - 01.2018
High school or equivalent -
Sta. Ana National High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Elementary School -
Jose P. Rizal Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
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