Sheryl

With over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and administration, including eight years handling full accounting cycle and 10 years specialising in month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Holds a Master of Professional Accounting from New Zealand and has hands-on experience with ERP and cloud-based systems including Oxaion, QuickBooks, Cognos and Xero. Brings a strong analytical skills, attention to details, integrity, a proactive mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems with strong commitment to improvement where I can add value by improving financial clarity, efficiency, and decision-making.

Led and managed a multicultural accounting team in a fast-paced environment, fostering effective collaboration, strong communication, and high performance while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Head of Accounting | Part-time | Remote - Lindner Middle East LLC. - Dubai, UAE

(2025-02)

Head of Accounting | Full-time - Lindner Middle East LLC. - Dubai, UAE

(2023-03 - 2025-02)

• Lead end-to-end accounting process, and responsible in month-end financial reporting.
• Preparation and review of financial statements.
• Manage foreign currency transactions, outward settlements, reconciliations, and revaluations.
• Prepare and review budget, cash flow forecast, and control/workflow process.
• Manage intercompany accounts across Europe, Middle East and Asia.
• Responsible for managing bank & general ledger reconciliation.
• Maintain, update and fixed-asset records and stock inventory.
• Prepare for audit requirements & other external reporting requirements.
• Streamlined key accounting processes, improving workflow efficiency and reducing turnaround times across the department.
• Led the creation and implementation of the company's Corporate Tax framework from the ground up following the introduction of the new tax legislation

Volunteer Accounting Assistant - Daclan Accountant Ltd. - Manukau, New Zealand

(2026-05)

Accounting Intern - Daclan Accountant Ltd. - Manukau, New Zealand

(2026-04 - 2026-05)

• Assisted with bank reconciliations, transaction coding, and GST return preparation and filing using Xero
• Supported with the Xero-to-cloud accounting system transition, reconciling AR balances and validating migrated data.

Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable & Receivable - Lindner Middle East LLC. - Dubai, UAE

(2012-01 - 2023-02)

• Handled end-to-end accounting process, primarily focus on month-end closing and financial reports
• Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, payments, collections, ageing, credit control and reconciliations, both international and domestic.
• Prepared, reviewed bank, credit card reconciliation and spending, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain, update and fixed-asset records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare for audit requirements & other external reporting requirements
• Ensure smooth daily office operations by overseeing key processes and internal controls, coordinating communication between stakeholders, and managing meetings and departmental workflows.
• Introduced and successfully implemented an electronic filing ("E-Filing") system, enhancing document organisation, accessibility, and overall productivity.
• Established a structured accounting process workflow that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Developed formal guidelines for expense claim documentation and processing, improving consistency and compliance across the company.

Senior Accountant | Accounts Receivable - Lindner Depa Interiors LLC. - Dubai, UAE

(2007-02 - 2011-12)

• Managed full cycle of accounts receivable including received payments, and account reconciliations.
• Process credit card transactions and responsible for bank & credit card reconciliations and spending.
• Credit control, liaise with project managers on each project's payment updates to minimise late payments.
• Assists with month-end reporting and external audits by providing required documents.
• Managed the transition to Oxaion, including parallel recording to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Finance Executive (promoted) - Louis Berger Group Philippines (USAID Program) - Davao City

(2005-02 - 2007-01)

Bookkeeper / Accounting Technician – Accounts Payable - Louis Berger Group Philippines (USAID Program) - Davao City

(2002-02 - 2005-01)

• Prepared and monitored project budgets, aligning with USAID funding guidelines and partner requirements. Prepared expense liquidations and financial summaries.
• Managed day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions, reconciliations and accurate expense recording. Maintained project budgets and monitored expenditures against approved plans

General Accountant - Phil-Korean Industrial Ltd. (PhilKo) - Davao City

(2000-05 - 2001-11)

• Managed day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions, bank reconciliations and accurate expense recording. Handled and monitored petty cash funds

Master's in Professional Accounting - Professional Accounting - Unitec, Auckland (2026-06)

Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting - Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines (2000-03)