Francy Ann Lachama

FRANCY ANN LACHAMA VIRTUAL BOOKKEEPER, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR I am a Bookkeeper, Accountant and Auditor with 20 years of proven experience in providing Accounting Services. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE XERO CERTIFIED ADVISOR --https://www.facebook.com/p rofil e.php? id=-&mibextid =LQ QJ4d San Vicente, Bato, Camarines Sur, Philippines Bookkeeper (Canada, E-Commerce Industry) LabelBasic February 2023- Present (Part time) Importing data from Dext Commerce (Greenback) to QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Categorize invoices and record transactions based on applicable tax rates, maintaining compliance with Canadian tax regulations. Monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing financial transactions to identify and rectify discrepancies promptly. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records by consistently updating bills, expenses, invoices, and payments. Sales Tax Reporting (Canadian tax laws and regulations). Bookkeeper (USA, Manufacturing Company) Private Label - Beauty & Wellness March 2023- October 2023 Meticulously recorded all financial transactions, ensuring comprehensive documentation from the procurement of raw materials to the sale of finished products. Inventory Management for raw materials, work-in-progress, and completed items, optimizing supply chain efficiency. Production Cost Monitoring Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts Accounts Payable/Receivable Management, overseeing timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. Documented equipment depreciation Prepared periodic financial statements Bookkeeper (Canada, Construction Company) Green Integration February 2023 - October 2023 Process invoices Ran bi-weekly payroll for 15 employees, managing all aspects of payroll processing, including deductions and taxes. Prepare the Cash Outflow Projection monthly and participated in month-end reports. Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors Generated invoices promptly upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress for optimal cash flow. Bookkeeper (USA, Health Care Services Provider) Hopeful Tomorrow Homes LLC December 2022 - September 2023 Transaction Documentation and Monitoring Financial Document Preparation and Filing Accounts Payable and Receivable Processing Fact-Checking and Data Accuracy Account Reconciliation Payroll Processing and Data Tracking Accounts clean up Tax Return Preparation and Tax Compliance Management SKILLS Accounting Automation Software (Xero and Intuit Quickbooks) Bookkeeping Payroll Administration Inventory Cost Management Ledger Maintenance GAAP Regulations Accounts Reconciliation Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Reporting Tax Compliance and Tax Return Expertise Audit and Assurance Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong Understanding of SAP Software Bookkeeper (Hong Kong, E-Commerce Industry) Holistic Labs Limited January 2022 - February 2023 Expense Classification and Manual Transaction Recording Reconciled bank statements from various accounts, including ACQRA Amazon, HSBC, Paypal, Transferwise, and Worldfirst. Integrated reconciled data with A2X to synchronize seamlessly in Xero. Monitored the inventory cost management system, ensuring accurate tracking and optimization of inventory costs. Prepare monthly sales report Assistant Finance Manager (Sydney, Australia, Property Management) AirKeeper October 2022 - January 2023 Ensured timely distribution of invoices to Property Managers and bills to suppliers and cleaners on a weekly basis. Responsible for completing the finance checklist for any Return to Owner property. Analyze the status of income and expenses in specific areas Prepared comprehensive financial reports, including the number of weekly bookings, weekly income and expenses for each property/ownership. Monthly comparisons of income and expenses, and ranking of property/ownership Internal Auditor II Local Government Unit, Bato, Camarines Sur April 2017-December 2022 Operational and Financial Information Assessment, ensuring accurate identification of the degree of completed jobs. Ensured the extent of assets and other resources of the institution were accounted for and safeguarded from losses across all audit categories. Unfailingly reviewed operations and programs, ensuring that results were consistent with established goals and objectives. Verified that all agendas were accomplished as planned. Revenue Collection Clerk I Local Government Unit - Bato, Camarines Sur November 2012-March 2017 Accurately prepared daily statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances, reimbursements, and remittances for the local government unit, ensuring precision in financial transactions. Constantly ensured the timely preparation of statements of journal vouchers and their subsequent liquidation, along with other adjustments, guaranteeing completeness and accuracy. Ascertained the recording and posting details of purchased furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including disposals, on ledger cards, maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date asset register. Actively assisted in the preparation of comprehensive financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate reporting. Accountant I (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE) Chartis Technology & Operations Management Corp. Philippines - Ayala Avenue, Makati City December 2009-December 2011 Timely prepared and released monthly billing statements to clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to billing schedules. Handled receipt processing and collection functions, maintaining efficient and organized financial transactions. Organized the preparation of aging reports for management, and diligently followed up on collections of accounts receivables to optimize cash flow. Made accurate journal entries for various accounting transactions, maintaining the integrity of the book of accounts. Accurately maintained subsidiary ledgers for receivable accounts, ensuring detailed and up-to-date records. Prepared monthly reconciliations of intercompany and subsidiary ledgers for receivable accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Accountant I (Accounts Payable and General Ledger) American International Group of Company-Business Processing Services, Inc. (AIG-BPSI) - Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City November 2005- November 2009 Prepare accurate journal entries for various accounting transactions and maintain company's book of accounts. Managed the subsidiary ledger for payable accounts, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, and conducted monthly reconciliations of intercompany and other ledger accounts for comprehensive financial accuracy. prepared financial statements by recording accruals and journal entries for various expenses, providing stakeholders with a clear understanding of the company's financial health. Prepared the actual monthly cash flow report Assistant Internal Auditor Banco Santiago de Libon, Inc. - Libon Albay November 2003-April 2004 Conduct thorough review of the reliability, effectiveness and integrity of management and financial information system. Methodically review systems and procedures of safeguarding the Bank's physical and information assets. Evaluate the compliance system and the implementation of established policies and procedures. Assess areas of interest to regulators such as adequacy of capital and provisions, liquidity level, regulatory and internal reporting. EDUCATION Doctor in Business Management 2019 University of Northeastern Philippines Master in Business Management 2016 Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Bachelor of Science in Accountancy 2002 University of Nueva Caceres CERTIFICATION Masterclass on Australian Bookkeeping, Payroll and Taxation with Xero, October 12, 2023 U.S ACCOUNTING 101 with Microsoft Excel Bookkeeping Workshop, July 02, 2022 Australian Taxation, Bookkeeping and Payroll with Xero, July 10, 2022 BOOKKEEPING with Quickbooks Online, July 15, 2022 Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination, October 3, 2019 CIVIL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL, 2003 AWARDS Meritissimus in Oral Revalida (Doctor in Business Management) Summa Cum Laude (Doctor in Business Management) Academic Excellence (Master in Business Management) FRANCY ANN P. LACHAMA APPLICANT