SHAIRA M. SANTIAGO
Llanera
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance and Compliance Specialist with hands-on experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, bookkeeping, audit support, and compliance monitoring. Proven ability to reconcile accounts accurately, improve AR processes, and support internal controls. Experienced in working with U.S.-based and international companies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Compliance Specialist
Eva Commerce Inc.
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Generated and issued accurate customer invoices and monitored AR balances through QuickBooks and Stripe.
- Followed up on overdue invoices and managed collections via email.
- Reconciled AR ledgers and recorded payments (checks, credit cards, electronic transfers).
- Prepared weekly AR aging reports and analyzed collection trends.
- Assisted in month-end closing and supported internal and external audits.
- Audited employee screenshots and activity logs to ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
- Collaborated with operations and customer service teams to resolve billing issues.
- Performed bookkeeping for a designated account.
Finance Support
Capital Club
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Generated invoices using Xero and ensured billing accuracy.
- Recorded and verified payments, including bank transfers and cryptocurrency.
- Validated bank details and ambassador information for payment processing.
- Assisted in resolving accounting discrepancies and client concerns.
- Supported AR month-end closing activities.
Tax Associate
SGV & Co.
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained confidential tax records and financial information.
- Analyzed tax issues and conducted tax research.
- Ensured compliance with tax laws and filing deadlines.
Branch Coordinator
Copylandia Office Systems Corp.
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared invoices, receipts, and recorded transactions in Peachtree Accounting.
- Managed daily collections, bank deposits, and AR schedules.
- Conducted inventory counts and prepared variance and month-end reports.
- Managed operating funds and coordinated basic HR tasks.
Trainee
Bureau of Internal Revenue (RDO No. 23B)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed 240 hours of on-the-job training supporting tax and administrative functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Wesleyan University Philippines
Cabanatuan City 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Wesleyen University Philippines
Cabanatuan City 05.2001 -
Skills
Accounts Receivable & Collections
Invoicing & Reconciliation
Basic Bookkeeping
Audit Support & Compliance
Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls
QuickBooks
Stripe
SEMINARS
- Skills vs. Connections: What Brings You Farther? (2019)
- Accounting Conference 2.0 (2019)
Timeline
Finance & Compliance Specialist
Eva Commerce Inc.
11.2024 - 02.2026
Finance Support
Capital Club
05.2024 - 11.2024
Tax Associate
SGV & Co.
07.2023 - 05.2024
Branch Coordinator
Copylandia Office Systems Corp.
03.2021 - 07.2022
Trainee
Bureau of Internal Revenue (RDO No. 23B)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Wesleyan University Philippines
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Technology
Wesleyen University Philippines
05.2001 -