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Venize Villar, Senior Associate – Tax & Payroll Accounting

Venize Villar

Senior Associate – Tax & Payroll Accounting·Crowe Mak Consulting DMCC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, TAX

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 1 months

Senior Associate – Tax & Payroll Accounting

January 2023 - Present

Crowe Mak Consulting DMCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2023 - Present

Accounting:
• Managed accounting clients across various industries, (Oil & Gas, Trading,
etc.) ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.
• Oversaw the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS,
including but not limited to IFRS for Leases, Consolidation, Joint Ventures,
Investments, Intangible Assets, Inventories, etc.
• Provided various financial services such as Accounts Payable
Management, Sales Invoicing, Audit Support, Inventory Management, and
Accounting Advisory.
• Trained and mentored new hires, facilitating their successful integration into
the accounting team.
Payroll:
• Processed clients payroll in accordance with applicable UAE labor laws
(Mainland and Free Zones), including calculating final settlements, gratuity,
and DEWs, and facilitating salary payments through both WPS and
Non-WPS methods.
• Managed and coordinated GCC payroll processing, ensuring compliance
with the respective countrys rules and regulations.
• Co-led global payroll project management, assisting in coordinating with
various teams across different time zones to ensure timely and accurate
payroll processing and global compliance
UAE VAT:
◦ Ensured the clients VAT compliance, including tax computation, payments,
return filing, and certification submissions.
◦ Worked closely with Accounting, AP, AR, and Treasury teams to improve
systems and processes for effective VAT compliance management.
◦ Managed tax assessments and audits, ensuring all required documentation
was prepared and submitted on time.
◦ Conducted tax accounting and reconciled VAT returns with financial books,
ensuring accuracy and compliance with VAT regulations.
UAE Corporate Tax:
◦ Provided strategic tax advisory services, helping clients navigate the
complexities of UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
◦ Assisted clients in preparing for future Corporate Tax filings, including the
development of internal controls and documentation processes.
Management:
◦ Prepared the teams monthly revenue vs. expenses report and provided
forecasts for the following month to support financial planning.
◦ Participated in meetings with potential clients and promoted cross-selling
opportunities by encouraging existing clients to explore additional service
offerings.
◦ Developed and maintained a leads schedule for potential clients, assisting
senior management in closing deals and acquiring new clients.
◦ Collaborated with leadership to align team performance with business
goals, supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Company industry:
Accounting

Acting Accounting Division Manager | Senior Financial/ Accounts Specialist

November 2021 - January 2023

PPC Water District

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

November 2021 - January 2023

Financial Reporting and Management:
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements and conducted monthly
management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local
regulations.
• Monitored cash collections, maintained the cash receipts journal, and
implemented new policies to strengthen internal cash controls and improve
cash management.
• Supervised the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers and the preparation of
journal entries
• Provided insights for financial planning
Taxes Compliance:
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and percentage
tax, adhering to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)
Law.
• Managed tax reporting and documentation, maintaining adherence to local
and national tax laws.
Internal Audit and ISO Compliance:
• Performed internal audits by reviewing and evaluating financial controls
and processes, enhancing financial integrity.
• Coordinated with external auditors to address findings, implement
improvements, and inspected projects to ensure budget and specification
compliance.
• Spearheaded ISO compliance initiatives, ensuring that processes and
documentation met international quality standards.
Strategic Planning:
• Prepared the 5-year financial projection to support long-term strategic
planning and decision-making.
• Helped secure funding for major initiatives with the General Manager.

Company industry:
Water & Waste Water Treatment

Senior Associate II

November 2017 - November 2021

EY Global Delivery Services (ERNST & YOUNG)

Manila, Philippines

November 2017 - November 2021

• Conducted audit procedures in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (ISA), ensuring financial statements were prepared in compliance
with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Coordinated with global EY teams, clients, and component auditors to
ensure timely completion of group audits and deliverables.
• Advised stakeholders on audit findings and offered recommendations to
improve accounting procedures and ensure compliance with applicable
standards.
• Conducted Investment Valuation Testing procedures, Risk Assessment
Procedures, Test of Controls, Test of Details, Analytical Procedures, Bank
Reconciliations, Recalculation for IFRS 16 (Leases), etc.
• Performed consolidation tasks for group financials, including intercompany
eliminations and foreign currency adjustments.
• Supervised and trained junior associates by reviewing their work and
providing performance feedback to enhance audit quality.
• Prepared detailed audit working papers and maintained high-quality
documentation to support audit conclusions and ensure review readiness.

Company industry:
Accounting

Intern

January 2016 - June 2016

P&A Grant Thornton – Top 7 Accounting Firm Worldwide

Manila, Philippines

January 2016 - June 2016

• Gained exposure to various audit methodologies and techniques.
• Supported the preparation of working papers and audit documentation.
• Performed vouching, tracing, and analytical procedures
• Participated in client meetings and walkthroughs to understand key
business processes and internal controls.
• Helped identify control weaknesses and provided recommendations to
improve financial reporting accuracy.

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

PwC Academy

June 2024

June 2024

Bachelor's degree, TAX

United Arab Emirates

Palawan State University

April 2017

April 2017

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Philippines

Skills

ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUTOMATION
Intermediate
AUTOMATION
Intermediate
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
STREAMLINING
Intermediate
STREAMLINING
Intermediate
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Intermediate
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Global Audit Manual
Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions
GAD Planning and Budgeting Training
UAE Corporate Tax
CERTIFIED TAX TECHNICIAN
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT PRC