Regine Rose Bantilan
Lawyer And Certified Tax Professional
Cebu
Summary
Adept at legal research and skilled in negotiation, significantly enhanced compliance and dispute resolution at CBOS Business Solutions Inc. Leveraging expertise in contract drafting and ethics management, fostered strategic partnerships and streamlined processes, driving organizational excellence and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Practitioner in Commercial, Tax and Civil Case
Private Practice
Cebu City
06.2023 - Current
- Drafted persuasive legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to positive case outcomes.
- Built a reputation for courtroom excellence by delivering compelling arguments that led to favorable verdicts on behalf of clients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and urgency levels while maintaining excellent work quality standards.
- Attends administrative hearings with DOLE, NLRC, BIR and DSHUD
In House Lawyer
CBOS Business Solutions Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Drafted clear and concise policies and procedures to foster organizational understanding of key legal requirements.
- Facilitated business growth by advising on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Advised executive team on corporate governance issues to maintain compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with external counsel for better cost control and improved collaboration on complex cases.
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency in handling legal matters, such as contract drafting and review.
Compliance Officer / Paralegal
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to increase employee awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.
- Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts with external partners, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements throughout the partnership lifecycle.
- Demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving industry standards, maintaining best practices in a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Mitigated legal risks by proactively identifying gaps in existing policies and recommending improvements.
- Championed ethical business practices, instilling a sense of corporate social responsibility across all departments.
- Reduced the risk of financial penalties by conducting thorough internal audits on a regular basis.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and refinement of compliance program elements.
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by establishing robust monitoring systems and controls.
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making within the organization.
- Spearheaded investigations into potential violations, promptly addressing issues to maintain company reputation and avoid sanctions.
- Designed risk assessment frameworks to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities and prioritize areas requiring attention.
- Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in submitting data to regulatory agencies.
- Implemented successful remediation efforts following audit findings, minimizing adverse consequences for the organization.
- Advised senior management on strategic planning initiatives, incorporating compliance considerations into decision-making processes.
- Leveraged technology solutions for efficient tracking and reporting of compliance-related activities and metrics.
- Reduced incident rates by implementing robust compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanism.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely updates on compliance changes and their impact on operations.
- Developed comprehensive compliance manual, significantly improving staff understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Optimized resource allocation for compliance activities by analyzing data trends and focusing on high-risk areas.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reduced case resolution times by effectively supporting negotiation and settlement processes.
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough research and prompt response to inquiries.
External Auditor
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Trained junior auditors in best practices, improving overall team performance and skill sets.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate accurate audits.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Presented clear, concise audit findings reports to management, detailing observations and recommended corrective actions for identified issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by identifying and addressing internal control deficiencies.
- Recommended strategies for improving compliance and success of internal controls.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based auditing strategies.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Provided valuable insights to management through comprehensive analyses of financial data and performance trends.
- Ensured timely completion of audit engagements, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines while maintaining high quality results.
- Supported clients during regulatory examinations by providing required documentation and answering inquiries as needed.
- Assessed compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning taxes, employee benefits, environmental obligations, among others.
- Liaised between clients and internal audit staff to address concerns with procedures, scheduling or results.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Accounting / Bookkeeper
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and promptly following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Enhanced internal controls by regularly reconciling bank statements and verifying transaction accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, applying best practices when executing daily bookkeeping tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators for management review.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient bookkeeping systems and software.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data analysis.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Simplified tax filing process by organizing relevant documents and liaising with tax professionals throughout the year.
- Collaborated with external auditors, facilitating a smooth audit process by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Xero Accounting Software
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Education
Certified Tax Professional
Association of Chartered Tax Professionals
Cauayan, Province Of Isabela, Philippines 04.2001 -
J.D. - Law
Southwestern University Phinma
Urgello St., Cebu City 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Management Accounting
Southwestern University
Urgello St., Cebu City 04.2001 -
Skills
Legal Research
Contract drafting
Data privacy
Dispute Resolution
Ethics management
Negotiation and Compromise Settlement
Timeline
Law Practitioner in Commercial, Tax and Civil Case
Private Practice
06.2023 - Current
In House Lawyer
CBOS Business Solutions Inc
05.2023 - Current
Compliance Officer / Paralegal
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
06.2019 - 04.2023
External Auditor
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
05.2017 - 04.2023
Accounting / Bookkeeper
CBOS Accounting & Taxation (Mark Virgil Lofranco)
02.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Tax Professional
Association of Chartered Tax Professionals
04.2001 -
J.D. - Law
Southwestern University Phinma
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Management Accounting
Southwestern University
04.2001 -
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