Nicka Nicole Sinlao

Certified Public Accountant with experience in Philippine tax compliance and risk consulting at SGV & Co. Demonstrated expertise in tax computations, return preparation and review, BIR filings, VAT refund engagements, and audit support for income taxes. Also experienced in Anti-Money Laundering for Source of Wealth (SoW) assessments for an international bank, including plausibility analysis, documentation review, and support for AML compliance.

Detail-oriented and dependable, known for accuracy, reliability, and consistent delivery of quality tax and compliance services.

Tax Associate at SGV & Co. (2025-07 – 2026-08)

Provided tax services related to Philippine tax compliance, including determination and computation of company tax liabilities, preparation and review of tax returns, and monitoring of tax remittances.

• Determination and computation of company tax liabilities (WTC, EWT, VAT, and Income Tax)
• Preparation and review of tax returns in accordance with applicable tax regulations
• Monitoring and remittance of taxes within prescribed deadlines
• Assisted in the filing of applicable tax returns and attachments with the BIR and ensured timely and accurate recording of tax-related transactions
• Summary List of Purchases (SLP) for VAT
• Quarterly Alphalist of Payees (QAP) for Expanded Withholding Tax
• Supported VAT refund engagements, including vouching of supporting documents and review of documentation relevant to VAT refund claims
• Audit support services in connection with the review of company's income tax computations, including assessment of the appropriate reconciling items

Source of Wealth (SoW) Analyst at SGV & Co. (2025-11 – 2026-04)

Performed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Wealth Assessment Review and assisted in risk consulting engagement for an International Bank, focusing on evaluation of Source of Wealth plausibility and supported measures to mitigate money laundering risks.

• Reviewed SoW and Funds documentation for clarity, completeness, plausibility, and compliance
• Coordinated with Relationship Managers to verify SoW journeys and ensure regulatory alignment
• Identified inconsistencies, and missing documentation

AVP for Information and Publicity at University of Caloocan City - Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (2022 – 2023)

• Organized events to foster a deeper understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Led information and publicity initiatives to promote organizational activities and events
• Managed internal and external communications, including announcements and promotional materials

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – University of Caloocan City – Main Campus (2019 – 2023)