Controller Assistant - RP Contracting - Arizona, USA | Remote
(2022-08 - 2026)
- Supported accounting operations for a U.S.-based contracting company, including account reconciliations, AP, financial schedules, reporting and tax compliance.
- Maintained equipment, debt and depreciation schedules and performed detailed account reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and identify discrepancies.
- Supported U.S. tax and audit requirements, including TPT, W-9, 1099, 1040 and W-2 documentation, and prepared trial balances and supporting schedules for external CPA review.
- Improved internal processes through Google Sheets App Script automation, improving tracking and spreadsheet efficiency.
- Led a process documentation project, creating centralised step-by-step manuals with documented workflows and screenshots to improve knowledge transfer and onboarding.
External Auditor & Tax Compiler - BSD Accounting Services - Philippines
(2022-02 - 2024)
- Managed audit and tax compliance for 20+ client accounts, ensuring financial records and supporting schedules were accurate, complete and ready for BIR submission.
- Consistently completed and submitted tax deliverables ahead of statutory deadlines, helping clients avoid late-filing penalties and maintain compliance.
- Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies through account reconciliations and detailed review of transactions and supporting documentation, while managing multiple client engagements and maintaining well-organised audit files.
Accounting Instructor / Professor - San Isidro College - Philippines
(2022-02 - 2024)
- Designed and delivered accounting courses covering Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Accounting Information Systems.
- Developed syllabi, learning materials, examinations and assessments aligned with accounting standards and industry practices.
Audit Associate - P&A Grant Thornton - Philippines
(2021-10 - 2022)
- Performed financial statement audit procedures and analysed financial information across oil, wholesale, pharmaceutical and banking clients.
- Evaluated financial data, internal controls and business processes to identify risks, discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Prepared audit working papers and followed up on findings and corrective actions.
- Collaborated with engagement teams to facilitate the early completion and submission of audited financial statements for assigned accounts.
- Achieved Overall Nationwide Top Performer among 100+ MFR trainees from P&A Grant Thornton branches nationwide.
- Received an Audit Award for performance and contribution to audit engagements.
Remote Bookkeeper / Tax Preparer - Freelance - US & AUS
(2018-09 - 2021)
- Maintained accurate books through transaction recording, categorizing bank transactions, account analysis, and regular bank/credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
- Supported tax preparation, AP/AR processes, and CPA requirements.
- Maintained organised digital accounting records using Hubdoc, Dext, and Google Drive.
- Independently managed multiple client accounts, recurring deadlines, and client communications.
Accounting Assistant - Goldendale Foods Corporation - Philippines
(2017-12 - 2018)
- Managed accounting, sales audit, and inventory operations across three food retail stores, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
- Reduced month-end reporting delays by proactively preparing accounting and audit deliverables ahead of closing.
- Developed standardised month-end and audit checklists that gave accounting officers a clear, step-by-step closing process.
- Strengthened sales and inventory controls by auditing sales records, reconciling inventory records, and investigating discrepancies.
On-the-Job Trainee - Bureau of Internal Revenue - Philippines
(2016-04 - 2016-08)
- Prepared and submitted e-BIR Forms and taxpayer compliance requirements.
- Organised Alphalist submissions and assisted with preliminary and final assessment documentation.
