Samantha Mallari

Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Technician with experience in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and audit. Experienced in managing the full accounting cycle, preparing corporate and personal tax returns, and performing bank reconciliations using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Proven ability to work with diverse clients, maintain accurate financial records, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Accounting Associate at Spurrell & Associates CPA (2024-08 – Present)

Canadian Accounting Firm

• Prepared financial statements for clients across diverse industries, managing the full accounting cycle from daily bookkeeping to year-end adjustments and reversing entries.
• Performed accurate bank and account reconciliations using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Managed bookkeeping for clients' investment portfolios, including stocks, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies.
• Prepared and filed annual corporate tax returns, including business income tax, sales tax, and salary and dividend tax filings.
• Prepared and filed personal income tax returns, ensuring accurate reporting of all income, deductions, and applicable tax considerations.
• Coordinated new client onboarding and file setup, including account configuration in CaseWare, QuickBooks, and Profile; obtained tax consents, communicated with predecessor accountants, and completed compilation and advisory engagement documentation.

Internal Auditor at Fuel Star Gasoline Station (2023-06 – 2024-07)

• Conducted audits of daily operations and financial reports for three branch locations.
• Reviewed and verified the accuracy of payroll, accounts receivable, expenses, sales, and discount transactions.
• Verified cash and cheque deposits to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Performed periodic inventory counts and reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of the company's operations manual and internal memoranda.

Audit and Accounting Intern at F. G. Valino Accounting and Life Insurance Services (2022-04 – 2022-06)

• Performed vouching procedures for cash transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepared and filed client tax returns using the eBIRForms system.
• Assisted with bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records for accounting clients.
• Handled client communications and responded to inquiries via telephone.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in Accountancy – Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges, Inc. (2023-06 – 2024-02)

Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting in Management Accounting – PHINMA - Araullo University (2019-06 – 2023-03)