Russel Caringal

Senior Accountant with 3.5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, audit support, and multi-client accounting environments. Experienced in QuickBooks Online, Xero, US GAAP, and IFRS reporting. Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements, prepare accurate financial statements, and support compliance requirements across diverse industries.

Senior Accountant at Acclime PH (2025-04 – Present)

• Manage the full-cycle accounting function for a portfolio of Singapore and US clients across various industries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank transactions, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger maintenance when required.
• Review, and when necessary personally prepare, supplier invoices, customer billings, payment runs, collections, expense claims, and payroll journals to ensure business continuity.
• Perform and review daily and monthly bank, credit card, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reporting packages in accordance with SFRS, IFRS, and US GAAP where applicable.
• Analyse balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, investigate variances, and prepare supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Prepare and review Singapore GST returns and support corporate tax compliance by preparing reconciliations and working papers.
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and providing supporting documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Singapore and US clients, addressing accounting queries and providing financial reporting support.
• Supervise and mentor junior accountants by reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and assisting with complex accounting transactions when required.
• Identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and utilise Xero and QuickBooks Online to maintain accurate accounting records and efficient workflows.

Accounting Associate at Acclime PH (2024-02 – 2025-03)

• Performed full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping for a portfolio of Singapore and US clients across multiple industries.
• Processed day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier invoices, customer billings, receipts, payments, and general journal entries.
• Maintained general ledger accounts and prepared accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll journals, and other month-end adjustments.
• Performed daily and monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items.
• Assisted in month-end and year-end close activities and prepared supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Prepared monthly management accounts and financial statements in accordance with client reporting requirements.
• Assisted with Singapore GST reporting, payroll processing, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Supported corporate tax compliance by preparing schedules and reconciliations for tax filings.
• Prepared audit working papers and supporting documentation for statutory audits and responded to auditor requests.
• Communicated directly with overseas clients to resolve accounting issues and ensure timely submission of financial information.
• Maintained accurate accounting records using Xero and QuickBooks Online.

Accounting Associate at Francisco-Mendoza Accounting Services (2022-09 – 2023-12)

• Performed day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for multiple local clients.
• Recorded daily transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, disbursements, and general journal entries.
• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and monitored outstanding balances.
• Prepared bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
• Maintained general ledger accounts and ensured accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepared monthly and annual financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Prepared and filed business, corporate, and individual tax returns in compliance with Philippine tax regulations.
• Assisted clients with BIR compliance, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepared audit schedules and organised supporting documents for tax and external audits.
• Maintained accurate accounting records and financial reports using QuickBooks Online.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Laguna College of Business and Arts (2018 – 2022)

Senior High School – Saint Jerome Integrated School of Cabuyao (2016 – 2018)