Joanna Pauline Canovas, Accountant

Joanna Pauline Canovas

Accountant

A&J CPA

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
5 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 3 Months

Accountant at A&J CPA
  • Canada
  • November 2023 to April 2024

Process payroll services for clients, including pay stubs, records of employment, and CRA remuneration slips.
Advise clients on payroll inquiries and communicate with CRA regarding accounting and payroll tasks.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly for multiple clients. Maintain subsidiary accounts, verifying transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Organize accounting filing system and handle other accounting, payroll, and tax-related tasks. Prepare corporate and individual tax returns, process T4s, T4 summaries, and T5s.
Present data on schedules, spreadsheets, and returns. Apply tax knowledge and computer skills to prepare tax returns and other data.
Provide administrative support to management and collaborate with partners to enhance accounting policies.
Prepare client accounting books for year-end, reviewing and adjusting all balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.

Accounting Supervisor at Weblio Philippines Inc
  • Philippines - Makati City
  • January 2022 to November 2023

Manage diverse accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation and filing, payroll accounting, employee benefits preparation and filing, internal auditing, year-end-closing audit and Tax audit.
Oversee financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, and coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
Review payment requests, ensure timely processing, and maintain accuracy in accounting entries.
Manage of all account queries and disputes.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, providing documentation and addressing audit findings.
Assess KPIs, propose process enhancements, and implement new initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Develop and update "Best Practices" to optimize departmental efficiency.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering skill development and a positive work environment.

Finance Officer at Neo Pacific Property Management Corporation
  • Philippines - Makati City
  • April 2021 to December 2021

Supervise billing and collection specialists, ensuring accurate and efficient processes.
Review payment requests and purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with budgets.
Prepare tax schedule for monthly and quarterly tax filing and remittances.
Conduct finance audits to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulations.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports for management.
Manage cash flow analysis and recommend placements to optimize income.
Review and Monitor Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Prepaid fees reports and facilitate settlement of outstanding accounts..
Coordinate with External Auditor for audits and prepare required schedules for audit findings.
Evaluate bidding documents and proposed charges, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Recommend process simplification and update financial policies as needed.
Assist Property Manager with move-out and ensure the security deposit balances are reconciled.
Collaborate with Building Manager on revenue forecasts and year-end projections.
Coordinate with Building Manager to resolve accounting issues and concerns.
Assist in budget preparation & presentations and discussions with Property Manager.

Property Accountant at DMCI Homes Property Management Corp.
  • Philippines - Makati City
  • February 2019 to April 2021

Verify suppliers' invoices against supporting documents, process payment requests, and ensure accuracy before submission for approval.
Manage petty cash replenishment and disbursements, accurately encode financial transactions, and maintain up-to-date accounting records.
Record accruals and amortizations, reconcile receipts, and maintain orderly filing of accounting documents.
Oversee issuance of accountable forms and update manual book of accounts.
Prepare billing for association dues and utilities, reconcile daily collections, and ensure accurate tax computations and submissions.
Handle Tax such as Withholding tax, VAT and business income tax records, submit required returns, and maintain compliance with tax regulations.
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, record reconciling items accurately, and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Coordinate with internal auditors, address audit findings promptly, and comply with deadlines.
Efficiently address accounting and non-accounting concerns and participate in professional development activities.
Coordinate with External Auditor for audits and prepare required schedules for audit findings.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Mapua Malayan Colleges of Laguna
  • December 2018

Dean’s Lister for 6 terms with highest term weighted average of 1.4 Consistent Scholar of Muntinlupa City (MSP – Regular)

Specialties & Skills

Audit Support
taxation
Financial Statement Analysis
Bookkeeping
Payroll
ACCOUNTING
ACCRUALS
AUDITING
BANK RECONCILIATIONS
BILLING
BOOKKEEPING
CLOSING (SALES)
COLLECTIONS
PETTY CASH

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Program Accounting System IPAS (Certificate)
Registered Cost Accountant given by (Certificate)
Certified Bookkeeper given by (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Traveling