Sharine Alam

CPA with over two years of tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial reporting experience at a Big Four firm (SGV & Co. / EY), including business tax filings, audit-support, and client advisory. Proven ability to adapt quickly to evolving tax regulations and pick up new frameworks fast, seeking to apply this foundation to international/US tax compliance in a global engagement environment.

Tax Associate (Reviewer / Associate-in-Charge) at SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.) — A Member Firm of Ernst & Young Global, Ltd. (2026-01 – Present)

• Took on expanded, senior-level responsibilities informally as reviewer and associate-in-charge, overseeing engagement workflows and quality-checking tax filings and computations prepared by the team prior to submission.
• Manage recurring monthly/quarterly tax compliance for a portfolio of multiple clients with staggered filing deadlines: corporate income tax returns, VAT, and withholding tax filings, maintaining a 100% on-time submission record.
• Guide and mentor associates on tax compliance procedures, documentation standards, and client deliverables.
• Serve as key point of coordination between the engagement team and clients on tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Perform tax compliance and regulatory query resolution, tax health checks, and tax due diligence engagements for clients.

Tax Associate at SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.) — A Member Firm of Ernst & Young Global, Ltd. (2024-02 – 2025-12)

• Handled recurring business tax compliance: corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax filings for clients across corporations, sole proprietors, and special-law entities; maintained accurate financial records and reconciled accounts for timely reporting.
• Reviewed clients' tax practices, applied audit techniques to tax computations, and advised clients on compliance matters, including direct support during BIR tax audits.
• Adapted quickly to frequent changes in BIR regulations and tax rulings, cascading updates to the team and adjusting client deliverables accordingly.
• Organized, facilitated, and hosted tax seminars for various taxpayer groups.

Accounting Staff at Millennium Distribution Systems Inc., Siycha Group of Companies (2020-02 – 2021-02)

• Recorded daily journal entries covering sales, expenses, and inventory movements.

Intern at Land Bank of the Philippines, Midsayap Branch (2018-04 – 2018-06)

• Assisted in document compilation, basic client support, and monthly physical inventory counts, including reconciling book inventory against warehouse records.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Notre Dame of Midsayap College (2015 – 2019)