Niño Kristofer Castro

Experienced accountant and bookkeeper with a background in corporate and outsourced international accounting. Skilled in AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, SAP Business One, and Oracle E-Business Suite. Recognized for attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and delivering accurate financial information while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Freelance Accountant & Bookkeeper at Freelance (2023-02 – 2025-03)

Provided remote bookkeeping and accounting services to international clients through freelance engagements. Managed day-to-day accounting operations, maintained accurate financial records, and assisted clients with financial reporting, payroll, and cloud-based bookkeeping solutions.

• Managed bookkeeping and maintained accurate financial records using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepared invoices, scheduled supplier payments, and monitored outstanding receivables.
• Assisted with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting for clients.
• Prepared financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end reports.
• Supported ITR/CTR preparation, BAS/IAS preparation and maintained organized accounting documentation for Australian clients.
• Worked with multiple clients on short-term and ongoing bookkeeping engagements while meeting project deadlines.

Generalist Accountant at TOA Global (2022-07 – 2023-01)

Supported Australian accounting firms by providing bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, and tax preparation services. Managed client accounts using Xero and QuickBooks while performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and assisting with month-end accounting processes.

• Prepared financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Prepared Individual Tax Returns (ITR) and Company Tax Returns (CTR).
• Assisted with Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) preparation.
• Processed payroll and maintained payroll records.
• Performed bank, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) reconciliations.

Accounts Payable Analyst & Revenue Accounting Associate at Beneluxe Trading Corporation (2019-04 – 2022-07)

Started as a Revenue Accounting Associate and progressed to the role of Accounts Payable Analyst after demonstrating strong performance and accounting expertise. Retained Accounts Receivable responsibilities in addition to the Accounts Payable role due to staffing requirements, supporting end-to-end accounting operations, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing while ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Accounts Payable Analyst at Beneluxe Trading Corporation (2020-01 – 2022-07)

• Managed accounts payable (AP) transactions and maintained accurate financial records. Prepared and processed supplier invoices, vouchers, reimbursements, and payment requests.
• Prepared reconciliation schedules and supporting reports for management review.
• Assisted with government permit processing and supported month-end accounting operations.
• Maintained the company's fixed asset register, recorded asset acquisitions and disposals, and prepared depreciation schedules in accordance with company accounting policies. Partnered with the Merchandising team to monitor and reconcile merchandise inventory, ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting periodic inventory counts and reporting.

Revenue Accounting Associate at Beneluxe Trading Corporation (2019-04 – 2022-07)

• Managed daily revenue accounting activities and ensured the accuracy of financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepared monthly revenue and expenditure reports to support management decision making.
• Performed accounts receivable reconciliations and investigated outstanding balances to ensure timely collections.
• Supported internal and external audits by preparing revenue-related schedules and required documentation.
• Prepared management reports and analyzed revenue performance across retail stores, Shopify, e-commerce, and private sales channels, providing financial insights to support strategic planning and company-wide profit maximization initiatives.

Market Researcher at Survey Sampling International (SSI) (2018-10 – 2018-12)

Conducted market research and survey data collection for global research projects, supporting clients across multiple industries through data analysis, consumer engagement, and reporting.

• Conducted telephone and online surveys with respondents across international markets. Collected, validated, and analyzed consumer and market research data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Consolidated research findings into reports and presentations to support client insights and business decisions.
• Participated in international market research projects by collecting and validating respondent data.
• Communicated professionally with consumers through phone and written correspondence while maintaining high-quality standards.

Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting – University of San Jose-Recoletos (2014 – 2018)