Senior Accountant
News Group International FZE
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 5 أشهر
News Group International is a holding company for 6 multi-national subsidiaries that provide media monitoring services.
Performed general finance duties for News Group International and its 6 subsidiaries, responsibilities and accomplishments include:
• Updating cash flow projection report;
• Preparation of monthly financial reports;
• Assisted the Chief Accountant in the supervision of 5 employees;
• Assisted the Chief Accountant in the review of monthly closing of accounting books;
• Assisted the Chief Finance Officer in developing the monthly payment run process;
• Assisted the Chief Finance Officer in developing the Procurement Process;
• Assisted the Chief Finance Officer in the preparation of the 2014 group budget;
• Developed and prepared the group’s monthly reporting templates;
• Developed the group’s 2014 budget templates;
• Performed other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Chief Finance Officer.
Performed general accounting and taxation for Alveo Land Corp.'s subsidiaries, BGSouth Properties, Inc. and Solinea, Inc., responsibilities include:
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial management reports;
• Performed monthly closing of accounting books;
• Performed monthly revenue and cost recognition;
• Bank reconciliation;
• Prepared monthly Accounts Receivable report;
• Posted Accounts Payable transactions;
• Prepared of journal entries for daily money market placements;
• Prepared of journal entries for escrow transactions;
• Maintained ledgers and accounts;
• Primary contact in the 2012 books migration to the new SAP accounting system;
• Primary contact for annual external audit and other audit related activities;
• Coordinated with Philippine Bureau of Internal revenue for local taxation compliance;
• Coordinated with Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission for reportorial requirements;
• Supported the accounting manager in fulfilling the accounting duties for Alveo Land Corp.;
• Ensured continuous competence and development through related seminars and trainings.
• Performed external audit procedures in coordination with audit teams to relevant assurance engagements, with the aim of providing independent verification of our clients' compliance with accounting principles;
• Supervised the execution of other audit team members;
• Contributed to the planning of external audit procedures in assurance engagements;
• Preparation of related external audit reports in conclusion of assurance engagements;
• Technically contributed to non-assurance engagements and internal projects;
• Identified and escalated potential business opportunities for the firm on existing engagements;
• Anticipated and identified risks, and escalated issues as appropriate;
• Actively established internal and external relationships;
• Ensured continuous competence and development through related firm seminars, trainings, and certifications.
Key accounts and projects handled include:
• DESCO, Inc. - Audit of Financial Statements
• Lepanto Consolidated Mining Group of Companies - Audit of Financial Statements
• PHIMCO Industries, Inc. - Audit of Financial Statements
• Nickel Asia Corporation and Subsidiaries - Audit of Financial Statements; Consolidation of Financial Statements; Assistance in Initial Public Offering
• San Beda College (Manila) - Audit of Financial Statements
• San Beda College Alabang, Inc. - Audit of Financial Statements
• Eldore Mining Corporation Group of Companies - Audit of Financial Statements
• Indophil Resources Philippine Group of Companies - Audit of Financial Statements; Assistance on SEC registration of increase in authorized capital stock
• Performed relay services to users of Go America’s IP Relay and i711.com Relay Services;
• Aided hearing and speech impaired customers in making telephone calls.
• Primary point of contact to customer’s queries, complaints including investigation and resolution of credit card fraud related activities.
• Performed investigatory procedures, with the aim of credit card fraud prevention and detection.