Amirhesa Ligutom

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of combined experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and financial management covering the energy sector, non-government organizations, and international companies. Experienced in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll support and maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in improving accounting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business operations through accurate financial analysis and strong internal controls.

Recognized for attention to detail, integrity, adaptability, and the ability to lead and equip teams.

Junior Accountant - Rent Choice Pty Ltd - Perth, Australia

(2021-12)

• Daily receipting of bank transactions and reconciliation
• Bond lodgment and bond disposal using Western Australia online portal, including regular bond audits
• Invoice entering and processing payments to owner and suppliers twice monthly
• Send owner statements and tenant receipts through Cirrus and PropertyMe
• Assist property managers in landlord/tenant concerns about accounting and reporting
• Overdue or due bills monitoring and informing property managers in case of insufficient owner funds
• Set up new managements into the system – properties and owners
• Ad-hoc tasks as may be assigned

Accounts & Finance Head (Part-time) - Kalm Properties Ltd - UK

(2023-11)

• Daily reconciliation of cash in banks and monitoring of rent receipt from tenants
• Set up Street CRM and Xero for the company and train accounting staff on Street features
• Monthly cash flow reporting for directors
• Monthly payment processing and sending of owner statements
• Quarterly cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Regular audit of accounting and business procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
• Invoice issuance and follow-up of payments
• Coordination with the property manager for landlord/tenant accounting concerns
• Yearly coordination with external accountants for business and personal tax returns and financial statements
• Email management and setting up appointments for directors
• Other ad-hoc tasks as may be assigned

Partnership Facilitator - Compassion International Philippines

(2018-03 - 2019-06)

• Regularly visit church partners to evaluate their operational and financial activities and assist them in accomplishing set goals, which include mentoring and coaching sessions with nine church project teams
• Review budgets of church partners to ensure they met the organization's objectives
• Conduct regular program and financial audits
• Conduct regular observation of children's weekly activities and home visits in order to make meaningful suggestions
• Travel weekly to attend cluster meetings and monthly for headquarter team meetings
• Prepare reports as may be required by the national office
• Comply with daily metrics set by the national office

Financial Service Supervisor - Mapalad Energy Generating Corporation

(2012-11 - 2015-03)

• Worked with internal audit head to design the company operations and accounting process flow by benchmarking with another energy company
• Review and approval of documents prepared by the accounting assistant
• Review and approval of documents prepared by the procurement officer
• Coach and train accounting and procurement staffs as may be necessary
• Preparation of monthly reports for management use
• Review and approval of payroll documents from HR officer and authorization of pay release
• Preparation of annual financial statements and coordination with external auditors for annual audit
• Preparation and submission of all required BIR tax returns
• Coaching/mentoring of accounting assistant and procurement officer as needed

University Instructor/Lecturer - Mindana State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

(2010-06 - 2016-04)

• Creation of course syllabi as required for handled subjects
• Delivery of classroom instructions following the approved syllabus and checking course requirements of students
• Submission of term grades and performance of non-academic tasks as may be assigned

Audit Associate - Isla Lipana & Co, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers - Makati

(2009-11 - 2010-05)

• Conduct of onsite audit for required audit tests and procedures
• Documentation of audit evidence and procedures according to set standards
• Review of audited financial statements prior to release

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Accountancy - Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (2009)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology - Accounting Technology - Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (2008)