Ruth Balajo

Accounting professional with 5+ years' experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and management reporting. Proficient in Xero and with a track record of streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reports for clients in New Zealand and the Philippines.

Junior Accountant - The Backroom Outsourcing Inc

(2025-06)

Client: Prosser – Quirke (NZ)

• Process GST for clients using Xero.
• Prepare draft annual accounts with CCH Workpapers
• Enter conversion balances on Xero
• Enter transactions manually on Xero based on bank statements

Senior Bookkeeper - The Backroom Outsourcing Inc

(2022-11 - 2025-05)

Client: Next Advisory (NZ)

• Manage daily bank reconciliations and invoice/bill processing in Xero.
• Handle payroll processing (Xero, Payhero) and intercompany transactions.
• Streamlined payment and collection processes, improving cash flow efficiency.
• Reconcile supplier statements and stock invoices for accurate reporting.
• Supported setup of payroll and bill processing systems, reducing errors.

Management Accountant - Offshore Concept BPO Services Inc

(2021-08 - 2022-11)

• Managed monthly book reconciliations and tax compliance for multiple clients.
• Prepared financial reports, payroll, and government remittances.
• Produced audit schedules and investor reports to support client decisions.
• Trained interns and new hires on Xero, improving onboarding efficiency

Local Legislative Officer II - Provincial Local Government Unit - Ifugao

(2021-02 - 2021-03)

• Reviewed liquidation reports and reconciliations for fund accountability.
• Prepared reconciliation reports to support financial liquidation.

Audit Intern - Commission on Audit – DepEd Region II

(2017-04 - 2017-05)

• Assisted in reviewing liquidation reports and validating financial records.

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy - Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (2018-12)