Lorna Alolosan, accountant/auditor

Lorna Alolosan

accountant/auditor

BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

accountant/auditor at BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE
  • Philippines
  • April 2008 to April 2014

 Conduct audit to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations of the company.
 Evaluate and examine the financial records and operational system of the organization for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures in recording transactions.
 Identify key risk areas and report on abnormalities through thorough audit and assessing the noted discrepancies of the said clients.
 Communicate with audit team/supervisor as well as management to exchange information, coordinate tasks as well as to discuss and resolve audit-related concerns to ensure transparency and fairness as well as presentation of correct and proper amounts of accounts.
 Evaluate and report audit findings and recommend changes to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with company and government regulatory requirements.
 Determines status of management and actions taken in response to previous audit recommendations.
 Assesses and ensures that deficiencies computed as a result of audit and investigations are being paid and correct taxes are remitted to the government.

accountant/auditor at Bureau of Internal Revenue
  • Philippines
  • April 2008 to April 2014

Tasks to process disbursement vouchers and its compliance with the rules and regulations provided under the Commission on Audit (the government institution that audits all financial reports of the government) rules.
Assists in fulfilling accounting and finance policies, programs and procedures in accordance with Commission on Audit (COA) rules
Audit and review total revenue collections of the region for each month along with the corresponding amount of deposits made to the authorized agent banks.
Reconciles reports of the Revenue Collection Officers with the official receipts issued for the given period.
Reconciles discrepancies in the amount remitted in the banks per deposit slip with that of the Bureau of Treasury.
Makes adjustments on the findings and processes reports.
Makes journal entry vouchers on the electronic government accounting system (eNGAS) based on the processed data.
Conducts annual audit to all Revenue Collection Officers of the region as to the completeness and correctness of the amounts entered on their cash books with their corresponding reports for each period.
Reviews compliance of the COA rules whether the collections were deposited in tact and on time.
Makes recommendations based on audit findings.
Interacts with client at various levels from the start of engagement up to delivering of audit issues and findings.
Performs external audit on the financial statements including financial position, profit or loss statements, statements in changes in equity and statements of cashflows in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Performs overall financial statements analysis, computationof financial ratios and trend analysis.
Performs substantive procedures and analytical reviews to obtain competent evidential matters.
Examines books of accounts of the clients, assesses and computes correct taxes to be paid to the government in compliance with the regulations and laws of Bureau of Internal Revenue and Republic of the Philippines, respectively.
Discusses financial reports, audit findings and tax issues with the clients.
Ensures payment of taxes due to the government as per noted deficiencies and audit findings.
Prepares reports in accordance with Revenue Regulations the results of audit and investigation together with the recommendations for approval of the head of revenue region.
Conducts out-of-town audit and physical inventory with the clients.
Answers all queries of the the clients and computes all kind of taxes according to their transactions.
Assists clients onthe amendments of their financial statements and tax returns in accordance with the government laws and statutory requirements relevant to the specific industry.
Performs office audit works and conducts audit procedures to verify that the client’s financial records present its true financial situation.
Examines books of accounts of the clients, assesses and computes correct taxes to be paid to the government in compliance with the regulations and laws of Bureau of Internal Revenue and Republic of the Philippines, respectively.
Discusses financial reports, audit findings and tax issues with the clients.
Ensures payment of taxes due to the government as per noted deficiencies and audit findings.
Prepares reports in accordance with Revenue Regulations the results of audit and investigation together with the recommendations for approval of the head of revenue region.
Reviews execution of audit procedures, conclusion and reporting by the examiners.
Performs mandatory fraud identification procedures.
Prepares reports in accordance with Revenue Regulations the results of audit and investigation together with the recommendations for approval of the head of revenue region.
Reviews and assesses all reports of audited cases and transfer taxes being assigned and makes recommendations for approval of the head of revenue region.

accountant/auditor at Bureau of Internal Revenue
  • Philippines
  • April 2007 to April 2014

Auditing
 Conduct audit to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations of the company.
 Evaluate and examine the financial records and operational system of the organization for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures in recording transactions.
 Identify key risk areas and report on abnormalities through thorough audit and assessing the noted discrepancies of the said clients.
 Communicate with audit team/supervisor as well as management to exchange information, coordinate tasks as well as to discuss and resolve audit-related concerns to ensure transparency and fairness as well as presentation of correct and proper amounts of accounts.
 Evaluate and report audit findings and recommend changes to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with company and government regulatory requirements.
 Determines status of management and actions taken in response to previous audit recommendations.
 Assesses and ensures that deficiencies computed as a result of audit and investigations are being paid and correct taxes are remitted to the government.

engagement from planning, risk assessment, execution of audit procedures, conclusion and reporting.
 Performs substantive procedures and analytical reviews to obtain competent evidential matters.
 Reviews, tests, and evaluates client's internal controls relevant to the audit.
 Performs mandatory fraud identification procedures.
 Assists clients on the consolidation procedures, preparation of figures and supporting schedules on the audited financial statements and tax returns in accordance with the government laws and statutory requirements relevant to the specific industry.
 Prepares presentation materials for internal meetings, client meetings and board presentation about the audit and investigation findings.
 Discusses financial reports, audit findings and tax issues with the clients.
 Interacts with client at various levels from the start of engagement up to delivering of audit issues and findings.
 Ensures payment of taxes due to the government as per noted deficiencies and audit findings.

Accounts & Finance
 Adept at reviewing accounting records and other financial data to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity with company policies and applicable reporting standards.
 Enforces strict control on financial records to ensure adherence with Accounting Standards.
 Supervises various finance, accounting and audit works assigned to staff and provide necessary guidance and instructions to junior professionals to achieve needed results.
 Assists in fulfilling accounting and finance policies, programs and procedures in accordance with Commission on Audit rules (government body tasks in safeguarding government resources).
 Provides financial advices and support to management to enable them to make sound business decisions.

 Executes both office and audit field works and the status of

Auditor/accountant at FINANCE DIVISION
  • Philippines
  • September 2011 to July 2012

 Adept at reviewing accounting records and other financial data to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity with company policies and applicable reporting standards.
 Enforces strict control on financial records to ensure adherence with Accounting Standards.
 Supervises various finance, accounting and audit works assigned to staff and provide necessary guidance and instructions to junior professionals to achieve needed results.
 Assists in fulfilling accounting and finance policies, programs and procedures in accordance with Commission on Audit rules (government body tasks in safeguarding government resources).
 Provides financial advices and support to management to enable them to make sound business decisions.
Executes both office and audit field works and the status of engagement from planning, risk assessment, execution of audit procedures, conclusion and reporting.
 Performs substantive procedures and analytical reviews to obtain competent evidential matters.
 Reviews, tests, and evaluates client's internal controls relevant to the audit.
 Performs mandatory fraud identification procedures.
 Assists clients on the consolidation procedures, preparation of figures and supporting schedules on the audited financial statements and tax returns in accordance with the government laws and statutory requirements relevant to the specific industry.
 Prepares presentation materials for internal meetings, client meetings and board presentation about the audit and investigation findings.
 Discusses financial reports, audit findings and tax issues with the clients.
 Interacts with client at various levels from the start of engagement up to delivering of audit issues and findings.
 Ensures payment of taxes due to the government as per noted deficiencies and audit findings.
 Conduct audit to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations of the company.
 Evaluate and examine the financial records and operational system of the organization for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures in recording transactions.
 Identify key risk areas and report on abnormalities through thorough audit and assessing the noted discrepancies of the said clients.
 Communicate with audit team/supervisor as well as management to exchange information, coordinate tasks as well as to discuss and resolve audit-related concerns to ensure transparency and fairness as well as presentation of correct and proper amounts of accounts.
 Evaluate and report audit findings and recommend changes to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with company and government regulatory requirements.
 Determines status of management and actions taken in response to previous audit recommendations.
 Assesses and ensures that deficiencies computed as a result of audit and investigations are being paid and correct taxes are remitted to the government.

Auditor/accountant at Bureau of Internal Revenue
  • Philippines
  • April 2008 to August 2011

 Executes both office and audit field works and the status of engagement from planning, risk assessment, execution of audit procedures, conclusion and reporting.
 Performs substantive procedures and analytical reviews to obtain competent evidential matters.
 Reviews, tests, and evaluates client's internal controls relevant to the audit.
 Performs mandatory fraud identification procedures.
 Assists clients on the consolidation procedures, preparation of figures and supporting schedules on the audited financial statements and tax returns in accordance with the government laws and statutory requirements relevant to the specific industry.
 Prepares presentation materials for internal meetings, client meetings and board presentation about the audit and investigation findings.
 Discusses financial reports, audit findings and tax issues with the clients.
 Interacts with client at various levels from the start of engagement up to delivering of audit issues and findings.
 Ensures payment of taxes due to the government as per noted deficiencies and audit findings.

Accountant at SANTOS GROUP OF COMPANIES
  • Philippines
  • August 2002 to May 2003

 Adept at reviewing accounting records and other financial data to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity with company policies and applicable reporting standards.
 Enforces strict control on financial records to ensure adherence with Accounting Standards.
 Supervises various finance, accounting and audit works assigned to staff and provide necessary guidance and instructions to junior professionals to achieve needed results.
 Assists in fulfilling accounting and finance policies, programs and procedures in accordance with Commission on Audit rules (government body tasks in safeguarding government resources).
 Provides financial advices and support to management to enable them to make sound business decisions.

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
  • March 2013

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines Master in Business Administration (21 completed units)

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
  • March 1998

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY 1994-1998 Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at Central Philippine University
  • March 1998
High school or equivalent, none
  • at LEONORA S SALAPANTAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • March 1994

LEONORA S SALAPANTAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 1990-1994 San Miguel, Iloilo, Philippines Salutatorian

Specialties & Skills

ACCOUNTING
accounting
DISBURSEMENT
MS OFFICE
REVENUE ACCOUNTING

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institue of Certified Public Accountant
  • member
  • April 2007

Training and Certifications

General Course for Revenue Officers (Training)
Training Institute:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Date Attended:
November 2009
Duration:
164 hours

Hobbies

  • reading, watching basketball games, internet surfing and playing car racing games
    Successful passer of examinations given by the governing agency of the Philippines for audit and assessment.  Was able to meet the firm’s expectations on revenue-quota and quality of output in review and audit  Outstanding success in effectively researching, documenting and resolving client queries through an analytical approach.