Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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RON JAYSON R. CRUZ

RON JAYSON R. CRUZ

San Jose Del Monte, Province Of Bulacan

Summary

Certified Public Accountant with 8 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team supervision. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead month-end and year-end closing activities. Currently managing small businesses, gaining valuable insight into end-to-end financial operations, strategic planning, and cost control. Eager to return to a structured accounting leadership role to maintain and enhance professional skills while contributing to a dynamic finance team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Business Owner

Raya's Food Corner
01.2025 - Current
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
  • Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.

Small Business Owner

Smurf Internet Cafe
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.

Small Business Co-Owner

Macatangay Sewing Services
04.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with co-owner on critical decision-making regarding business growth opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the small business, overseeing personnel schedules and handling customer inquiries as needed.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and updated policies accordingly to protect both customers'' interests as well as those of the small business itself.
  • Expanded product offerings to meet customer demands while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Enhanced business operations for greater efficiency through streamlining processes and implementing new systems.

Supervising Administrative Officer

National Parks Development Committee
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.
  • Managed sensitive data securely by establishing strict access controls and implementing proper storage protocols.
  • Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various divisions.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and monitoring adherence to guidelines.

Chief Accountant

National Parks Development Committee – Department of Tourism
10.2017 - 06.2021
  • Advisory to the management on the status of appropriation, allotment, and other financial matters that may be needed.
  • Submits government financial reports to COA, DBM, BIR, etc.
  • Reviews Disbursement Vouchers and its supporting documents
  • Maintains Vouchers, Journals, Ledgers, Trial Balance and Financial Statements of the agency.
  • Supervision in the remittance of taxes withheld.

Internal Auditor

Office of the Internal Auditor, Armed Forces of the Philippines
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • - Conducts Terminal Audit for the military officers after his/her term as chief of the unit.
  • - Conducts Compliance, Management, and Operations Audit.
  • - Prepares audit reports and other related communications
  • - Consolidates, reviews and evaluates audit members’ findings, observations and recommendations prior to submission to the team leader for preview with The Internal Auditor (Chief of Office) and exit conference
  • - Reviews audit reports prior to finalization
  • - Attends, participates and acquires internal audit-related trainings and other capacity development activities.
  • - Performs other duties as directed by The Internal Auditor, Division Chief and Branch Head

Audit Associate

SGV & Co / EY Philippines
11.2014 - 02.2017
  • - Experienced at least two (3) busy seasons of external audit engagements which includes the following undertakings:
  • 1. Planning Stage
  • - Preparation of engagement proposals and contracts for new and existing clients
  • - Preparation of necessary time table and budget to complete an audit
  • - Analysis of financial and non-financial information
  • - Materiality judgment
  • - Identification of significant accounts and significant business process
  • - Identification of significant risks and response to identified risks
  • - Understanding the process of client’s business and performance of walk through procedures
  • 2. Executing the Audit
  • - Execution the primary and other substantive procedures for significant accounts
  • - Preparation and proper documentation of the results of substantive procedures
  • - Computation of income tax due
  • - Summarizing and reporting audit findings and observations
  • - Preparation of complete set of financial statements such as Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity and cash Flow Statement, in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), income tax returns and other supplementary reports for filing with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • 3. Post-audit
  • - Preparation of management letter which communicates recommendations on the improvement of critical processes, accounting, and tax issues that were identified during the course of audit

Education

Master in Business Administration - Comprehensive Examination Passer

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Arellano University
01.2014

High School - undefined

Pag-asa National High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in adherence to accounting and auditing standards
  • Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Sheets
  • Managing small business operations

Certification

  • Passer
  • Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination
  • October 2014 | Manila, Philippines

References

Aldren D., Nabejas, IT Infrastructure Engineer, (+63) 998 889 8710, Ingram Micro Philippines, Taguig, Philippines

Affiliations

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Raya's Food Corner
01.2025 - Current

Small Business Owner

Smurf Internet Cafe
03.2024 - Current

Supervising Administrative Officer

National Parks Development Committee
07.2021 - 12.2022

Small Business Co-Owner

Macatangay Sewing Services
04.2019 - Current

Chief Accountant

National Parks Development Committee – Department of Tourism
10.2017 - 06.2021

Internal Auditor

Office of the Internal Auditor, Armed Forces of the Philippines
04.2017 - 09.2017

Audit Associate

SGV & Co / EY Philippines
11.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Arellano University

High School - undefined

Pag-asa National High School

Master in Business Administration - Comprehensive Examination Passer

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
RON JAYSON R. CRUZ