Russell

Accountant with experience across tax compliance, financial reporting, internal audit, municipal accounting, regulatory filings, and financial operations. Proven ability to manage multi-entity compliance requirements, support audit investigations, reconcile financial records, and strengthen internal controls. Brings a detail-oriented, analytical approach with hands-on experience in both private-sector and public-sector environments.

Junior Associate at JILL SANTOS AND COMPANY CPAs (2025-04 – Present)

• Prepare and review multi-entity tax returns, supporting full compliance with Philippine tax requirements, timely remittances, and penalty avoidance.
• Manage SEC statutory filing requirements, including the preparation, review, and submission of General Information Sheets (GIS) and Audited Financial Statements (AFS).
• Lead annual LGU business permit renewals and coordinate local tax assessments, barangay clearances, sanitary inspections, fire safety certificates, and related regulatory requirements.
• Manage assessment and payment processes for local business taxes and regulatory fees while maintaining complete compliance records.
• Execute end-to-end audits of client financial records and support the preparation and verification of AFS in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support high-value client financial operations, including Metrobank Business Online Solutions initiation, check encashment, and bank deposits.
• Maintain organized payment vouchers and systematically compile client invoices to support audit readiness, internal controls, and reliable document retention.

Internal Auditor at Travellers Insurance and Surety Corporation (2023-10 – 2025-03)

• Supported the Audit Head in enforcing internal controls and ensuring branch and service-office compliance with operational standards.
• Executed audit assignments, prepared detailed reports with strategic recommendations, and guided branch personnel and agents on accurate reporting requirements.
• Reviewed and evaluated monthly branch, agent, and outlet production and collection/remittance reports prior to Head Office submission.
• Reviewed Requests for Payment (RFPs) for revolving, commission, and petty cash funds to reinforce pre-signature controls.
• Monitored accountable form issuance across Cebu branch outlets and maintained accurate Statements of Account through coordination with Head Office Credit and Collection.

Municipal Accounting Representative at LGU Tanauan (2022-07 – 2022-12)

• Assisted the Municipal Accountant in conducting on-site visits and final technical inspections for local government projects.
• Served as liaison to assigned Commission on Audit (COA) auditors, facilitating audit coordination and timely resolution of inquiries.
• Maintained precise government transaction records and supported the timely submission of original financial documents to COA.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Saint Paul School of Professional Studies (2013 – 2018)