Zoraida Culagbang

• Responsible for the annual submission of BIR 2316 and quarterly and annual submission of BIR 2307 and other supporting documents.
• Prepares working papers for income tax purposes, coordinates with tax consultants, monitor and ensure timely filing and payment.
• Handles disposal of inventory, from gathering of data up to the actual viewing and submission of documents to the Bureau of Internal Revenue
• Responds to Letter of Authority (LOA) and submit documents listed therein, provide reconciliation reports whenever a Notice of Discrepancy is received from the BIR. Communicate discrepancies and monitor its development until its completion.
• Reviews monthly audit findings of tax consultant, communicates findings to concerned department and propose corrections to mitigate those findings.
• Prepares sales data, supporting documents and other requirements needed in the renewal of business permits and ensures timely submission and payment.
• Maintains a complete record of fixed assets, building and improvements to ensure correct and early payment of Real Property Tax to avail of the early bird discount.
• Monitors employee benefits that are subject to the Fringe Benefit Tax and ensure timely filing and payment thereof.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Secretary for the needs of legal documents.
• Recommend and help in the implementation of process improvements.
• Responds to all notices and varied correspondences from tax authorities.
• Close monitoring of other taxes, if filed and paid on time.
• Other ad hoc activities assigned from time to time by the superior

• Played a key role in successful audits, maintaining transparent communication with external auditors throughout the process.
• Coordinated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings to ensure timely submission of accurate reports.
• Implemented tax strategies that minimized liabilities while ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Improved financial accuracy by streamlining processes.
• Mentored junior accountants, elevating their performance and supporting their professional growth.
• Simplified complex accounting issues by creating easy-to-understand reports for non-financial stakeholders.
• Streamlined accounts payable and receivable functions for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

• Checks completeness and approves payment of vendor invoices.
• Reviews importation documents and approve payments.
• Ensures that expenses are recorded completely and properly charged to specific departments.
• Directs and supervises the work of accounts payable and accounts receivable staffs, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provides support for internal and external audits.
• Manages month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepares payroll computation and journal entry related thereto, ensures that payment to employees are made on time.
• Manually encodes sales report in Excel spreadsheets.
• Managed accounts receivable collections efforts, decreasing outstanding balances owed to the company.
• Prepares financial statements and ensures that taxes are paid on time.
• Maintains bank balances and prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• In-charge of the cash management including loans, bank deposits and check issuance to suppliers.

• Processes payment for utilities, porter's salaries, janitorial services and other passenger claims.
• Prepares BIR Form 2307 for suppliers.